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Biography

Marta Fernandez Cunha embarked on her academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Biology-Geology from the University of Minho. In October 2020, she successfully completed her Master's degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, and Bioentrepreneurship at the same university. In 2021, Marta was awarded a research grant as part of the project MACAU/0003/2019, titled Fishmuc - "Bioactive properties of external mucus isolated from coastal fishes from Macau and Portugal." This grant paved the way for her to pursue a Ph.D. in Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biotechnology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
As a research fellow at the Centre of Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF), Marta joined the Bioactive and Bioproducts research group led by Professor Manuela Pintado. Her doctoral research focuses on investigating the bioactive properties of proteins and peptides derived from fish mucus. Marta's diverse research interests encompass Health Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Microbiology, Bioproducts, and Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Products

Activities

Employment (1)

Universidade Católica Portuguesa Centro Regional do Porto: Porto, PT

2021-06-01 to present | Research fellow (CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia: Porto, Porto, PT

2021-06-01 to present | PhD student in Biotechnology
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University of Minho: Braga, PT

2017-09-11 to 2020-10-26 | Master in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship
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University of Minho: Braga, PT

2014-09-15 to 2017-09-08 | Bachelor in Biology-Geology
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Professional activities (1)

University of Minho: Braga, PT

2019-06-17 to 2019-06-21 | Organization member in Symposium “TCM in a New Era” & Workshop on TCM and Herbal Medicine Research
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Funding (1)

MACAU/0003/2019- “FISHMUC - Bioactive properties of external mucus isolated from coastal fish of Macao and Portugal”

2021-06 to present | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (Lisbon, PT)
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Works (14)

Methods for the Collection of Fish Mucus: A Systematic Review

Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture
2024-04-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel R. Coscueta; María Emilia Brassesco; Frederico Almada; David Gonçalves; Manuela Pintado
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Exploring bioactivities and peptide content of body mucus from the lusitanian toadfish Halobatrachus didactylus

Molecules
2023-09-06 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel Coscueta; Maria Emilia Brassesco; Rita Marques; José Neto; Frederico Almada; David Gonçalves; Pintado, M.
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Bioactive potential and chromatographic characterization of body mucus from Portugal coastal fish halobatrachus didactylus

47th FEBS Congress, Tours, France, 8/07/23
2023-07-08 | Conference poster | Author
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Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel Coscueta; Maria Emilia Brassesco; Frederico Almada; David Gonçalves; Pintado, M.
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Bioactive potential and chromatographic characterization of body mucus from Portugal coastal fish halobatrachus didactylus

47th FEBS Congress, Tours, France, 8/07/23
2023-07-08 | Conference abstract | Author
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Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel Coscueta; Maria Emilia Brassesco; F. Almada; D. Gonçalves; Pintado, M.
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Peptide fraction identification by SE-HPLC and LC-MS/MS analysis of the body mucus from Portugal coastal fish Halobatrachus didactylus

12º Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia, Aveiro, Portugal, 6/12/22
2022-12 | Conference poster | Author
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Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel Coscueta; Maria Emilia Brassesco; Frederico Almada; David Gonçalves; Pintado, M.
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P82 Peptide fraction identification by SE-HPLC and LC-MS/MS analysis of the body mucus from Portugal coastal fish Halobatrachus didactylus

Livro de resumos do 12º Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia e XIV WARPA
2022-12-06 | Conference paper | Author
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Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel Coscueta; Maria Emilia Brassesco; F. Almada; D. Gonçalves; Pintado, M.
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First bioactive characterization of the skin mucus from Portugal coastal fish halobatrachus didactylus

3.º BioIberoAmerica 2022, Braga, Portugal, 7/04/22
2022-04 | Conference abstract | Author
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Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel Coscueta; Maria Emilia Brassesco; Frederico Almada; David Gonçalves; Pintado, M.
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First bioactive characterization of the skin mucus from Portugal coastal fish Halobatrachus didactylus

3.º BioIberoAmerica 2022, Braga, Portugal, 7/04/22
2022-04 | Conference poster | Author
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Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ezequiel Coscueta; Maria Emilia Brassesco; Frederico Almada; David Gonçalves; Pintado, M.
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International Conference on Medicinal and Food Plant Research & 3rd Sino-CPLP Symposium on Natural Products and Biodiversity Resources

International Conference on Medicinal and Food Plant Research & 3rd Sino-CPLP Symposium on Natural Products and Biodiversity Resources
2021 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Luis Giraldo-Silva; Alberto C. P. Dias
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Evaluation of the antioxidant activity, cytotoxicity and phytochemical analysis of cladodes hydroalcoholic extract from Opuntia ficus-indica

International Conference on Medicinal and Food Plant Research & 3rd SINO-CPLP Symposium on Natural Products and Biodiversity Resources
2021-04-09 | Conference poster
Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Luis Giraldo-Silva; Alberto C. P. Dias
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Production and in vivo skin hydration evaluation of a cosmeceutical containing Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill cladodes hydroalcoholic extract

Natural Products Applications Congress: Health, Cosmetic and Food
2021-02-04 | Conference poster
Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Bárbara Ferreira; Luís Giraldo-Silva; Alberto C.P. Dias
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Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of Opuntia spp. cladodes hydroalcoholic extract

IberPhenol - International Conference
2020-11-05 | Conference poster
Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Giraldo-Silva L.; Ferreira B.; Dias A. C.
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Production and Validation of Opuntia ficus-indica derived cosmeceuticals

2020-10-26 | Dissertation or Thesis
Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Alberto Carlos Pires Dias; Luis Giraldo da Silva
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In vitro antioxidant assays of Arbustus unedo (L.) leaves and Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill cladodes

#04 Jornadas INTERACT
2019-04-10 | Conference poster
Contributors: Marta Fernandez Cunha; Ferreira B.; Giraldo-Silva L.; Magalhães V.; Dias A.
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