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Biography
Tânia Bragança Ribeiro completed a PhD in Biotechnology (2021) from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Faculty of Biotechnology, a Master's in Food Technology and Safety with a Specialization in Food Quality in 2011 from the New University of Lisbon - Faculty of Sciences and Technology, and a Bachelor's in Biochemistry in 2009 from the University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences. She is currently a Researcher at CBQF. Tânia has published 22 articles in journals, contributed to 6 book sections, and has 2 registered patents (scopus h-index 13). She supervised 1 MSc dissertation and co-supervised 1, as well as co-supervised 1 undergraduate thesis. She has received 1 award/honor. Tânia has participated as a Post-doc in 1 project, Research Fellow in 2 projects, Researcher in 2 projects, and Technical development in 3 projects. Guest editor of 2 Special Issues. Her research work is focused on food by-products valorisation, sustainable and functional ingredients focusing on antioxidant dietary fibre and gut health benefits. Tânia was the main goal of improve food systems sustainability and the access to sustainable and healthy diets.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Development and characterization of functional ingredients from olive pomace: bioactivity and potential application, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 13 Apr 2021
Master, Development of a new concept of soft drink, NOVA University Lisbon
Award Date: 1 Jan 2011
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Finished
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UPFibre: Unlocking the bioactive potential of upcycled antioxidant dietary fibre via machine learning
Ribeiro, T. (PI), Sousa, C. (Researcher), Salsinha, A. S. (Researcher) & Morais, A. M. M. B. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/01/25 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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BioShoes4All: Inovação e capacitação da fileira do calçado para a bioeconomia sustentável
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher), Ferreira, J. (Researcher), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Researcher), Rodrigues, V. (Researcher), Pacheco, L. (Researcher), Pinto, J. (Researcher), Silva, M. (Researcher), Silva, S. (Researcher), Ribeiro, T. (Researcher) & Silva, S. (Researcher)
1/07/22 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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HealthyPETFOOD: PetFood formulations to promote health and quality of life
Pintado, M. M. (PI) & Ribeiro, T. (Auxiliary Researcher)
1/10/20 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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RE-EAT ROCHA PEAR: Ripening recovery strategies in the post-storage of Rocha pear treated with 1-MCP, aimed at different markets
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Ribeiro, T. (Researcher) & Bonifácio-Lopes, T. (Research Assistant)
1/10/19 → 30/09/22
Project: Research
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Agro-industrial by-products as emerging sources of bioactive compounds
Afonso, T. B., Ribeiro, T. B., Melo, A. N. F. D., Bonifácio-Lopes, T. & Brassesco, M. E., Aug 2026, (In preparation) Bioactive compounds in underutilized crops. Springer NatureResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Phenolic compounds' impact on gut microbiota: insights from in vitro batch fecal fermentation for composition modulation
Pais, A. C. S., Ribeiro, T. B., Coscueta, E. R., Salsinha, A. S., Pintado, M. M., Silvestre, A. J. D. & Santos, S. A. O., 31 Mar 2026, In: Food Research International. 228, 16 p., 118167.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Upcycling peanut skin through the valorisation of its biological properties
Afonso, T. B., Bonifácio-Lopes, T., Ribeiro, T., Costa, E. M., Costa, A. F., Mendanha, D., Macedo, T., Moreira, J., Oliveira, J. A. S. A., Silva, C. J. & Pintado, M., Sept 2026, In: Process Biochemistry. 168, p. 201-213 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comprehensive review of fish protein hydrolysates targeting pet food formulations
Ribeiro, T. B., Maia, M. R. G., Fonseca, A. J. M., Marques, B., Caleja, C., Rosa, A., Martins, R., Almeida, A., Mota, M. J., Aires, T., Rocha, C. M. R., Teixeira, J. A., Cabrita, A. R. J., Barros, L. & Pintado, M., 2025, In: Food Reviews International. 41, 5, p. 1321-1359 39 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Biodegradable films with polysaccharides, proteins, and bioactive compounds from lobosphaera sp. antioxidant and antimicrobial activities
Martins, V. F. R., Lopes, A. I., Machado, M., Costa, E. M., Ribeiro, T. B., Poças, F., Pintado, M., Morais, R. M. S. C. & Morais, A. M. M. B., 11 Apr 2025, In: Foods. 14, 8, 21 p., 1327.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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CBQF annual incentive for my outstanding professional performance
Ribeiro, T. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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First prize in the Mentoring Program “Senhor Comendador Arménio Miranda”
Ribeiro, T. (Recipient), 2018
Prize
Activities
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Xylo-oligosaccharides from agro-Industrial waste in plant-based burger patties: in vitro digestibility and prebiotic activity
Anthero, A. G. (Speaker), Tresmondi, M. (Speaker), Sousa, S. (Speaker), Gallina, D. A. (Speaker), Costa, E. (Speaker), Ribeiro, T. (Speaker), Pintado, M. M. (Speaker) & Goldbeck, R. (Speaker)
14 Jul 2026 → 15 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Task Force Researcher's Engagement (Event)
Ribas, T. (Coordinator), Mesquita, R. (Coordinator), Couto, J. A. (Member), Ferreira, J. (Chair), Melo, M. M. P. (Member), Aguiar, J. (Member), Santos, C. S. D. (Member), Silva, S. B. D. (Member), Salsinha, A. S. (Member), Queirós, C. (Member), Bernardes, B. (Member), Araújo-Rodrigues, H. (Member), Magalhães, R. (Member) & Ribeiro, T. (Member)
2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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Xylo-oligosaccharides from agro-Industrial waste in plant-based burger patties: in vitro digestibility and prebiotic activity
da Silva Anthero, A. G. (Speaker), Tresmondi, M. (Speaker), Sousa, S. (Speaker), Gallina, D. A. (Speaker), Costa, E. (Speaker), Ribeiro, T. (Speaker), Pintado, M. M. (Speaker) & Goldbeck, R. (Speaker)
15 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Task Force Researcher's Engagement
Ribas, T. (Organiser), Mesquita, R. (Organiser), Couto, J. A. (Organiser), Ferreira, J. (Chair), Melo, M. M. P. (Organiser), Aguiar, J. (Organiser), Santos, C. S. D. (Organiser), Silva, S. B. D. (Organiser), Salsinha, A. S. (Organiser), Queirós, C. (Organiser), Bernardes, B. (Organiser), Araújo-Rodrigues, H. (Organiser), Magalhães, R. (Organiser) & Ribeiro, T. (Organiser)
1 May 2025 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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COST – European Cooperation in Science & Technology (External organisation)
Ribeiro, T. (Member)
23 Sept 2025 → 22 Sept 2029Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Thesis
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Development and characterization of functional ingredients from olive pomace: bioactivity and potenttial aplication
Ribeiro, T. I. B. (Student), Pintado, M. M. (Supervisor), Vicente, A. A. (Co-Supervisor) & Nunes, J. M. D. S. A. (Co-Supervisor), 13 Apr 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis