Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods: Key Drivers in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Management
34th International Conference of FFC - 22nd International Symposium of ASFFBC
Conference and EXPO at Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL) on September 24-26, 2025, in Madrid, Spain (In-Person and Virtual/Live Online Event)
Conference Program
We expect more than 2,000 registered attendees (in-person and virtual) at this conference, and we are welcoming representatives from over 125 countries.
| September 24, 2025 |
Local Time, (Madrid, Spain) |
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| Preamble |
Speaker |
Topic |
| 8:00–9:00 Registration |
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Opening session
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| 9:00 – 9:05 |
M. Mar Villamiel. Director of CIAL, Madrid, Spain
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Welcome to CIAL — Institute of Food Science Research |
| 9:05-9:20 |
Danik Martirosyan, Conference Chair, PhD, President, Functional Food Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Functional Food Institute, San Diego, CA, USA
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Opening Remarks |
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KeyNote Session
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| 9:20 – 9:50 |
Kee-Hong Kim, Ph.D., Key Note Speaker: Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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Daily supplement with piceatannol alleviates cancer-related adipose and muscle wasting. |
| Session 1 |
Functional Foods: Definitions, Classification, And Regulatory Frameworks
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Session Chair: Anand Swaroop, PhD, Research & Development Department, Cepham Inc., Somerset, New Jersey, USA |
| 9:50 - 10:15 |
Sanjoy Chakraborty, PhD, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, New York City College of Technology, CUNY, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Safety and clinical efficacy of a novel, patented green coffee bean extract [GCB70®], enriched in 70% chlorogenic acid, in overweight individuals: a placebo-controlled, double-blind exploration |
| 10:15 - 10:40 |
Anand Swaroop, PhD, Research & Development Department, Cepham Inc., Somerset, New Jersey, USA
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Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Regulations in the United States with a Special Emphasis on GRAS Status |
| 10:40-11:10 Coffee Break |
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| Session 2 |
Food Bioactive Compounds: Sources, Digestibility, Bioavailability, And Health Benefits
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Session Chair: Deshanie Rai, PhD, OmniActive Health Technologies, Bridgewater, NJ, USA |
| 11:10 - 11:30 |
Rocío De la Peña-Armada, PhD, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
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Agri-food by-product valorisation as a first step for developing healthy functional foods: a case study on apple by-product |
| 11:30 - 11:50 |
Mindani Induwara Watawana, PhD candidate, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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The development and characterisation of a plant-based functional beverage using Rebaudioside-A |
| 11:50 - 12:10 |
Tarek Alshaal, Senior Research Fellow, Ph.D., Department of Food Science, Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Széchenyi István University, Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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Unlocking the antioxidant potential of diverse plant families: a comparative analysis of polyphenol-rich substances, assessments of correlation of diverse assays, and estimation of their health benefit potential |
| 12:10 - 12:30 |
Cristina Prieto, Ph.D. Tenured Scientist, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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Recent developments in electrospraying assisted by pressurized gas for the encapsulation of challenging bioactives |
| 12:30 - 12:50 |
David Fuentes-Rios, PhD, Nektium Pharma SL, Las Palmas, Spain and Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Malaga, Málaga, Spain
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Human pharmacokinetic profiling and comparative analysis of Mangiferin and its monosodium derivative from Mangifera indica extracts by UHPLC-MS/MS |
| 12:50 - 1:10 |
Adriana Maite Fernández, Ph.D, Laboratory of Bioactivity and Food Nanotechnology, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Republic, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Digestibility of sustainable muffins enriched with Tannat grape pomace |
| 1:10 - 1:30 |
Tiffany Alexandra Cuan Escobar, MSc., PhD student, Tecnologico de Monterrey, The Institute for Obesity Research, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey, Mexico
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Effect of curing method on the phytochemical, microbial composition and bioactivity of Vanilla planifolia |
| 1:30 - 1:50 |
Francisco José San José, Ph.D., Department of Agricultural Engineering, Universidad Católica de Ávila (UCAV), Calle Canteros, SN. Ávila, Spain.
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Stability of Functional Properties in Biscuits Enriched with Artichoke-Derived Fibers During Shelf Life |
| 1:50- 2:50 – Lunch Break |
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Impact Of Food Bioactive Compounds On Gut Microbiota
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Session Chair: Akinori Yanaka, MD, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan; Blanca Hernández Ledesma, PhD, Institute of Food Science Research, CIAL-CSIC, Madrid, Spain |
| 2:50 - 3:15 |
Lourdes Sánchez, Ph.D., Professor, Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos. Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Effect of homogenization and ultra-high pressure homogenization on the activity of dairy by-products against gastrointestinal pathogens |
| 3:15 - 3:40 |
Akinori Yanaka, MD, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan; visiting professor, at the Research Institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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Dietary intake of sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprouts protects gastrointestinal tract from various types of chronic diseases by enhancing cellular anti-oxidant systems and by improving composition of gut microbiota |
| 3:40 - 4:00 |
Samuel Paterson, PhD student, Department of Bioactivity and Food Analysis, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM+CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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Impact of simulated gastrointestinal digestion on the antioxidant activity and gut health modulatory properties of the microalga Chlorella vulgaris |
| 4:00 - 4:50 |
Poster Session
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| 4:50-5:00 |
Closing Remarks for the Day
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| 5:00 |
End of Day One
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| Session 4 |
Bioactive Compounds And The Management Of Metabolic Diseases
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Session Chair: Tandra R. Chakraborty, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Biology Department, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA; Pilar Gomez Cortes, PhD, Institute of Food Science Research, CIAL-CSIC, Madrid, Spain |
| 9:00 – 9:20 |
Miryam Amigo-Benavent, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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The insulinotropic and incretin properties of a milk protein-protein matrix in menopausal women |
| 9:20 - 9:40 |
Valentina Guzmán-Pérez, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, Sciences Faculty, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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Sub-chronic consumption of Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus L.) on chronic disease biomarkers in prediabetic subjects |
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9:40 - 10:00
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Tandra R. Chakraborty, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Biology Department, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA
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The convergence of tradition and science: Ashwagandha redefining health
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| Session 5 |
Applications of Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence In Functional Food Science
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Session Chair: Debasis Bagchi, PhD, Professor, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA
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| 10:00 - 10:25 |
Luis Mojica, PhD, Tecnología Alimentaria, CIATEJ, Jalisco, México
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Black bean phenolic compounds mitigate UV-A and PM 10-induced oxidative stress and promote anti-aging pathways in human dermal fibroblasts. |
| 10:25 - 10:50 |
Debasis Bagchi, PhD, Professor, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, and Dept of Psychology, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA
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Shatavarin IV synergizes receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK) in boosting neuromuscular health: an in silico expedition |
| 10:50-11:10 Coffee Break |
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| Session 6 |
The Potential of Functional Foods And Bioactive Compounds In Promoting and Managing Infectious and Chronic Diseases/
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Session Chair: Eric Banan-Mwine Daliri, PhD, Professor, Department of Biological Models, Life Science Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius-Lithuania. |
| 11:10- 11:30 |
Marta Majchrzak, PhD Student, Department of Bioactivity and Food Analysis. Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM+CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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Protective effects of microalgae-derived oils against oxidative stress and inflammation |
| 11:30 - 11:55 |
Eric Banan-Mwine Daliri, PhD, Professor, Department of Biological Models, Life Science Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius-Lithuania.
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Phytochemical and Functional Diversity of EnzymeAssisted Extracts from Hippophae rhamnoides L., Aralia cordata Thunb., and Cannabis sativa L. |
| Session 7 |
New Trends In The Functional Foods Market
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Session Chair: Miryam Amigo-Benavent, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland |
| 11:55 - 12:20 |
Cesar Moreno-Rojo, PhD, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Faculty of Engineering Academic Department of Agroindustry and Agronomy Av. Universitaria, Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash - Perú
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Physicochemical characteristics and sensory acceptability of cookies with black mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) and anchovy (Engraulis ringens) protein concentrate |
| 12:20 - 12:40 |
Carla Navarro Molina, Ph.D. Student, Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba, Canada
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Innovating snacks with adaptogenic roots: Influence of Rhodiola rosea and Eleutherococcus senticosus on cracker development |
| 1:00- 2:00 – Lunch Break |
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Session 8
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Research And Development Of New Functional Food Products For Chronic And Infectious Diseases And For General Health
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Session Chair: Diego Armando Luna-Vital, PhD, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, México; Danik Martirosyan, PhD, Functional Food Institute, San Diego, California, USA
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| 2:00 - 2:25 |
Deshanie Rai, PhD, OmniActive Health Technologies, Bridgewater, NJ, USA
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The evolving health benefits of macular carotenoids - emerging clinical evidence to support visual and cognitive performance during early childhood and for dry eye conditions |
| 2:25 - 2:50 |
Julius Oben, Professor, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Irvingia gabonensis (IGOB131) Extract Improves Metabolic Parameters in Diet-Induced Obese Wistar Rats via DPP-4 Inhibition and GLP-1 Pathway Enhancement |
| 2:50 - 3:15 |
Rubén Pérez-Machín, Ph.D., Department of Research and Development, Nektium Pharma SL, Las Palmas, Spain
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Effects of Aframomum melegueta seed extract (Vanizem®) on stress relief, anxiety, mood and sleep: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-control, crossover trial |
| 3:15- 3:40 |
Ana Beltrán-Arranz, Ph.D., Nektium Pharma, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Acute supplementation of soluble mango leaf extract (Zynamite®S) improves mental performance and mood: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical study |
| 3:40 - 4:05 |
Diego Armando Luna-Vital, PhD, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, México
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Enhancing protein functionality of underutilized legumes: Inga jinicuil, Pithecellobium dulce, Leucaena leucocephala, and Leucaena esculenta |
| 4:05 - 4:50 |
Poster Session |
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| 4:50 - 5:00 |
Awards and Certificates |
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| 5:00 |
End of Day Two. In-Person Conference Closing |
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September 26, 2025
(9:00 am - 12: 00 noon) |
Local Time, (Madrid, Spain) |
Virtual Presentations |
| 9:00-9:10 |
Adineh Tajmousavilangerudi, Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.
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Lactic Fermentation Enhances Nutritional Quality and Reduces Anti-Nutrients in Plant-Based Beverages with Quinoa or Chestnut–Persimmon |
| 9:10-9:20 |
Irina Chernukha, PhD, Professor, Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences, VM Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Moscow, Russia.
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Production of a specialized meat product for rehabilitation of patients with cerebral circulation disorders: A systematic analysis. |
| 9:20-9:30 |
Kupaeva Nadezhda, PhD, Experimental clinic-laboratory of biologically active substances of an animal origin, V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of RAS, Moscow, Russia.
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Investigating the effect of extraction method on the antioxidant potential of wheat bran extracts. |
| 9:30-9:40 |
Victor Eduardo Alcantar Rodríguez, PhD Student, Centro de Desarrollo de Productos Bióticos, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Morelos, México.
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Hibiscus sabdariffa L. drink and biomarkers in second-trimester pregnant women. |
| 9:40-9:50 |
Zhu-Jun Zhang, MSc. Student, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
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Encapsulation of melatonin in zein/pectin composite nanoparticles: Fabrication, characterization, and in vitro release property. |
| 9:50-10:00 |
Lilia C. Acevez-Mares, MSc. Student, Food Technology department, Centro de Investigacion y Asistencia en Tecnologia y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, Mexico. |
Native cacao from south of Mexico: polyphenol profiling and their effect in inflammation and lipid metabolism modulation |
| 10:00-10:10 Coffee Break |
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| 10:10-10:20 |
Caglar Gok, PhD, Department of Food Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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Apple Juice Usage in Water Kefir Fermentation to Obtain Healthy and Refreshing Drink |
| 10:20-10:30 |
Anush Vardanyan, PhD, Senior Scientist, Head of Tissue Culture Laboratory, G.S.Davtyan Institute of Hydroponics Problems, National Academy of Sciences, Yerevan, Armenia
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Agro-ecological and Phyto-chemical Characteristics of Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim) under Different Cultivation Methods and Environmental Conditions of Armenia |
| 10:30-10:40 |
Artur Matevosyan, Junior Scientist, Laboratory of Plant Nourishment and Productivity, G.S. Davtyan Institute of Hydroponics Problems, National Academy of Sciences, Yerevan, Armenia
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A preliminary study of the domestication of Falcaria vulgaris Bernh. in the Ararat Valley of Armenia |
| 10:40-10:50 |
Sana Abbas, Doctoral Student, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.
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Assessment of natural deep eutectic solvents (nades) for enhanced phytochemical extraction from Paeonia spp. and evaluation of their antioxidant potential |
| 10:50-11:00 |
Ilenia Cicero, PhD Student, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Science, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Medicinal mushrooms as functional food |
| 11:00-11:10 Coffee Break |
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| 11:10-11:20 |
Micaela Palacios, Food Engineer, Universidad del Azuay, Strategic Research Groups in Food Science and Technology and Industrial Nutrition (GEICA-UDA), Cuenca, Ecuador
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Effect of a traditional herbal beverage (Agua de Frescos) on cell proliferation in vitro. |
| 11:20-11:30 |
Kanthi Kiran Kondepudi, PhD, Healthy Gut Research Group, Food and Nutrition Biotechnology Division, BRIC-National Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), Mohali, Punjab, India
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GABA Producing Psychobiotic Levilactobacillus brevis LAB6 MTCC 25662 Alleviates Experimental Epilepsy |
| 11:30-11:40 |
Debora Dessì, Ph.D., Doctor, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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Sustainable Valorisation of Olive Leaf By-Products
for Neuroprotection: Evidence in PC12 cells |
| 11:40 PM |
End of Day Three. Virtual Conference Closing |
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September 24, 2025
(4:00 - 4:50 PM) |
Local Time, (Madrid, Spain)
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Poster Presentations |
| P1 |
Álvaro Torices-Hernández, Ph.D. Student, Group of Protein Foods, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA-CSIC), Valencia, Spain.
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Effect of microwaves in the generation of Neprilysin and DPP-IV inhibitory peptides from chicken feathers hydrolysates. |
| P2 |
Tarek Alshaal, Senior Research Fellow, Ph.D., Department of Food Science, Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Széchenyi István University, Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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Comparative analysis of prebiotic activity of different prebiotics and fibres using different methods to underpin their functional product development potential. |
| P3 |
Blanca Pardo de Donlebún, Ph.D. Student, Department of Bioactivity and Food Analysis, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM+CSIC)
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Madrid, Spain. Microalgae holobionts as a sustainable source of bioactive peptides. |
| P4 |
Diana Martín, Ph.D., Professor, Departamento de Producción y Caracterización de Nuevos Alimentos, Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC–UAM), Madrid, Spain.
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Development of ingredients from edible insects to address type 2 diabetes: DiBaN Project. |
| P5 |
Emma Cantero-Bahillo, Ph.D. student, Departamento de Producción y Caracterización de Nuevos Alimentos, Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC–UAM), Madrid, Spain.
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Bioactive extracts from edible insects and its potentiation by feeding with quinoa husk. |
| P6 |
Erick Huerta-Rodriguez, M.Sc., Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Puebla, Mexico.
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Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis enhances bioactive peptide yield and bioactivity from common bean and pumpkin seed proteins: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-steatotic effects.
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| P7 |
Francesca Egocheaga, Student, Bach., Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, Perú.
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Effect of the diafiltration/ultrafiltration (DF/UF) process on the recovery of the water-soluble protein fraction from Erythrina edulis seeds. |
| P8 |
Gloria Fernandez-Lorente, Ph.D., Laboratory of Microbiology and Food Biocatalysis, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM), UAM Campus, Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain.
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Gastrointestinal digestion of Structured DHA Phospholipids using simgi® model. |
| P9 |
Inés Cea-Pavez PhD, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo del Alimento Funcional (CIDAF), Granada, Spain.
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Optimization of the phenolic compounds extraction from Ulva ohnoi algae by microwave assisted extraction. |
| P10 |
Itziar Ariz-Hernandez, Ph.D student. Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology. Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition. University of Navarra. Pamplona, Spain.
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Using salt substitutes to reduce sodium and supply potassium in plant-based meat analog. |
| P11 |
Jara Pérez-Jiménez, Ph.D, Department of Metabolism and Nutrition, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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The differential effects of grape pomace fractions on the regulation of obesity and associated metabolic alterations in an animal model of obesity induced by a high-calorie diet. poster presentation. |
| P12 |
Jara Pérez-Jiménez, Ph.D, Department of Metabolism and Nutrition, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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Effects of lactic fermentation of murta (Ugni molinae) juice on extractable and non-extractable phenolic compounds: preliminary identification by HPLC-MS analysis |
| P13 |
Laura Grasa, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Legal and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Protective effects of bovine whey on intestinal permeability and inflammation induced by Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide |
| P14 |
Laura Grasa, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Legal and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Effects of bovine whey on intestinal permeability and the immune response in a Caco-2:HT29 co-culture model of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). |
| P15 |
Lidia Montero, Ph. D., Institute of Food Science Research – CIAL (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain.
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Study of the biotransformation and neuroprotective effects of a phenolic compound-rich extract from Vitis vinifera L. cv. Tannat pomace. |
| P16 |
María Angélica Fellenberg, PhD, Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agronomy and Natural Systems, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile.
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Development and Evaluation of a Bioactive Ingredient for Hypertension Prevention: Advances and Challenges. |
| P17 |
Maria del Carmen Millan-Linares, Tenured Scientist. Food Protein and Immunonutrition Group (PROT-IN). Food and Health Department. Instituto de la Grasa (IG-CSIC), Seville, Spain.
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Butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors: Hemp peptides as a potential functional food ingredient for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases
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| P18 |
Nicolò Anzelini, PhD, Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.
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Integrating Phenotypic and Metabolic Characterization to Assess the Effect of Potential Probiotic Candidates on Gut Microbiota Composition, Functionality, and Immune Modulatio. |
| P19 |
Rafael A. López-Villalba, Ph.D Candidate, Researcher, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo del Alimento Funcional (CIDAF), Granada, Spain.
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Valorization of Gazpacho By-Products: Antioxidant composition and Protein Extraction Optimization for Functional Food Applications.
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| P20 |
Rafael A. López-Villalba, Ph.D Candidate, Researcher, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo del Alimento Funcional (CIDAF), Granada, Spain.
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Optimization of Protein Extraction from Picual Olive Leaves and Comparison with Assisted Extraction Techniques. |
| P21 |
Noelia Hernández Correas, Ph.D., Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Universidad Católica de Murcia-UCAM, Campus de los Jerónimos, Murcia, Spain
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Curing strategies and bioactive peptide generation in ham: in vitro digestion and in silico evaluation |
September 25, 2025
(4:00 - 4:50 PM) |
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| P22 |
Mª Raquel Mateos, Department of Metabolism and Nutrition, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), C/Jose, Madrid, Spain.
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Hydroxytyrosol supplementation improves antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status in overweight and prediabetic populations: A randomized trial. |
| P23 |
Ronald Aquino-Ortega, Professor, Biomedicine laboratory, Research Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Lima, Peru.
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Assessment of antioxidant capacity and phenolic content in two varieties of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) using quencher approach.
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| P24 |
Ronald Aquino-Ortega, MgSc., Biomedicine laboratory, Research Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Lima, Peru.
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Antibacterial effect of Corryocactus brevistylus (Sanky methanolic extract against Escherichia coli. |
| P25 |
Stephanie Marie Cruz Pierard, Professor, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE).
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Synergistic Effects of Protein Intake and Exercise on Biomarkers of Sarcopenia. |
| P26 |
Tatevik Jhangiryan, PhD and Gayane Gasparyan (PhD), Hrant Petrosyan Scientific Center of Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Melioration Branch of Armenian National Agrarian University (ANAU) Foundation, Yerevan, Armenia.
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Sustainable Strategies for Enhancing the Purity of Agricultural Products. |
| P27 |
Vincent Owusu Kyei-Baffour, Doctoral Student., Department of Biological Models, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Lithuania.
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Psychobiotics and the gut-brain axis: advances in metabolite quantification and their implications for mental health. |
| P28 |
Tarek Alshaal, Senior Research Fellow, Ph.D., Department of Food Science, Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Széchenyi István University, Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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Comparative analysis of prebiotic activity of different prebiotics and fibres using different methods to underpin their functional product development potential |
| P29 |
Celia Gil-Díez, PhD student, Molecular Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute of Foodb Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain.
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Nanopore Long-Read Sequencing and Metabolomics to Investigating Microbial Function and Metabolism in an in vitro Dynamic Intestinal Digestion Model |
| P30 |
Maricruz Mamani-Huanca, Ph.D., Molecular Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain.
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Comparative Characterization of Flours and Starches from Three Dioscorea Species |
| P31 |
Mindani Induwara Watawana, PhD candidate, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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Enhancing Consumer Acceptance of Rebaudioside A-Sweetened Products: Approaches to Resolve Challenges in Reduced-Sugar Food Development |
| P32 |
Lourdes M Varela, Ph.D., Department of Food and Health, Food Protein and Immunonutrition Group, CSIC, (institute of Fat), Seville, Spain.
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Functional hemp peptides to modulate aging and diabetes via DPP-IV inhibition |
| P33 |
Victor M. Amador-Luna, PhD student, Laboratory of Foodomics, Institute of Food Science Research, CIAL-CSIC, Madrid, Spain.
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Comparative Study of Free and Encapsulated Neuroprotective Extracts: Digestibility and Bioaccessibility Using the InfoGEST Protocol. |
| P34 |
Andrea Luaces Perez, PhD Student, Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science-Ourense, University of Vigo, Spain.
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Biotechnological production of mixed beta-(1,3)/beta-(1,4) xylooligosaccharides (XOS) from the red algae Palmaria palmata |
| P35 |
Alba Domínguez-Encinas, PhD student. Department of Bioactivity and Food Analysis. Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM+CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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Sustainable Anti-Obesity Lipids from Microalgae: In Vitro Inhibition of Adipogenesis, Oxidative Stress, and Key Metabolic Enzymes |
| P36 |
Dilpreet Singh Brar, PhD Student, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab, India.
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Detection of Sudan (IV) Dye in Indian Red Chilli Powder Varieties: An XAI-CNN-Based Model and Its Validation Using FTIR Spectroscopy |
| P37 |
Inés García-Álvarez, Ph.D Student, Department of of Technological Processes and Biotechnology, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN- CSIC), Spain.
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Enzymatic Valorization of Oat Pulp to Improve the Release of Bioactive Compounds |
| P38 |
Adrián Domene-Vallero, Ph.D. Student, Department of Characterization, Quality and Safety, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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Evaluation of Functional Mango Juices Enriched with Mango Peel processed by High-Pressure: Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties. |
| P39 |
Chiara Viretto, PhD, Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.
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Fermented cereal-pulse based beverages as functional dairy-free yogurt alternatives
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| P40 |
Matteo Roattino, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bozen-Bolzano, BZ, Italy.
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Next-Generation Functional Foods: Reinventing Cheese with Fermented, High-Protein Plant-Based Alternatives. |
| P41 |
Youovop Janvier, PhD, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Behavioral Profiling of Resargin in Rodent Models: Morris Water Maze, Object Recognition,
and Y-Maze Assessments |
| P42 |
Julius Oben, Professor, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon
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ResArgin ameliorates cognitive and motor deficits in an Alzheimer's disease rat model by increasing Klotho expression and suppressing neuroinflammation |
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Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Puratos Italia
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Exploring Bioinformatic Approaches for Mining Antifungal Peptides and Antimicrobial Compounds for Use as Biopreservatives in Functional Foods |
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Maricruz Mamani-Huanca, Ph.D., Molecular Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute of Food Science, Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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Targeted LC-MS/MS-based metabolomics to assess
functional shifts in human gut microbiota during in vitro fermentation |
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Luis-Felipe Gutiérrez, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos (ICTA), Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Columbia
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Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) as new source of bioactive peptides |
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Please note: The organizers reserve the right to update or revise the program based on final registrations and availability.
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