MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Vera Ferro Lebres
Group: Sustainable Processes and ProductsPhone: 273330984
E-mail: vferrolebres@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-3782-9264
Scopus Author ID: 37088668000
Career
- Since 2017: Auxiliary Professor at the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2005 - 2017: Assistant Professor at the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2004 - 2005: Dietitian at Sodexho Portugal II, Portugal
- 2004 - 2004: Dietitian at the Hospital Miguel Bombarda, Portugal
Roles
- Since 2019: Pro President for Entrepreneurship, Employability and Pedagogical Innovation
- 2017 - 2018: Vice Coordinator of the Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies at the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- Since 2016: Member of the Nutritionists Education Group of the Order of Nutritionists
- Since 2016: Member of the Direction Board of the Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- 2014 - 2016: Program director of the Degree of Nutrition and Dietetics
- 2011 - 2013: Member of the Technical Commission of Admission of the Order of Nutritionists
- 2005 - 2014: Member of the Direction Board of the Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor Degree
Interests
- Demography, lifestyle and health of mountain populations
- Remoteness and accessibility to services, infrastructures, knowledge and skills of mountain populations
- Evaluation of consumption, acceptability and health effects of mountain food products
- Clinical Trial studies for health claims and new food products
- Future Skills and Employability
- Pedagogical Innovation
- Knowledge and Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship
Total results: 16
1
Cortez-Ribeiro A.C.,Ribeiro J.C.,Alves M.J.,Ferro-Lebres V.
Study protocol for Valor Barroso: a mixed-method approach to dietary–physical activity patterns in Barroso, Portugal
Archives of Public Health, 84, , 2026
Study protocol for Valor Barroso: a mixed-method approach to dietary–physical activity patterns in Barroso, Portugal
Archives of Public Health, 84, , 2026
2
Meireles M.,Mendes J.,Pereira A.I.,Pereira J.A.,Rodrigues N.,Almeida-de-Souza J.,Ferro-Lebres V.
The role of polyphenols sensorial attributes in olive oil preferences: Do consumers like the healthy bitterness?
Applied Food Research, 6, , 2026
The role of polyphenols sensorial attributes in olive oil preferences: Do consumers like the healthy bitterness?
Applied Food Research, 6, , 2026
3
Kötzsche M.,Teuber R.,Torheim L.E.,Jakobsdóttir G.,Lyytinen A.T.,Romaniuk P.,Almeida-De-Souza J.,Di Pietro M.L.,Kinikli F.M.,Martinez-Perez N.,García-Iruretagoyena L.,Molin M.,Kristoffersen I.,Almendingen K.,Repella B.M.,Rissanen T.,Jordan I.,Heil E.A.,Alcer K.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Cortez-Ribeiro A.C.,Zaçe D.,Koç G.,Arroyo-Izaga M.
Food insecurity among university students: A comparative analysis across nine European countries in the FINESCOP project
Public Health Nutrition, , 2026
Food insecurity among university students: A comparative analysis across nine European countries in the FINESCOP project
Public Health Nutrition, , 2026
4
Lachovicz R.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Almeida-de-Souza J.,Pereira J.A.
Efficacy of Olive Leaf Extract in Improving Blood Pressure in Pre-Hypertensive and Hypertensive Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Phytotherapy Research, 39, 2863-2874, 2025
Efficacy of Olive Leaf Extract in Improving Blood Pressure in Pre-Hypertensive and Hypertensive Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Phytotherapy Research, 39, 2863-2874, 2025
5
Lachovicz R.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Almeida-de-Souza J.
Phytotherapy: A Systematic Review for the Treatment of Hypertension
Journal of Herbal Medicine, 50, , 2025
Phytotherapy: A Systematic Review for the Treatment of Hypertension
Journal of Herbal Medicine, 50, , 2025
6
Organ J.,Machado A.M.,O'Brien S.M.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Pereira A.I.,van Oostrom M.,Rodrigues P.,BotelhoJunior S.,de Almeida J.P.P.,do Cabo P.S.A.,Shanahan B.W.,O'Gorman B.,Prins Karin S.,de Jonge M.,Karabulut N.
Digital Futures Challenge-Based Learning in Higher Education in Europe: The DIFUCH Erasmus+ Project
IFAC Papersonline, 56, 9948-9953, 2023
Digital Futures Challenge-Based Learning in Higher Education in Europe: The DIFUCH Erasmus+ Project
IFAC Papersonline, 56, 9948-9953, 2023
7
Cortez-Ribeiro A.C.,Meireles M.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Almeida-de-Souza J.
Olive oil consumption confers protective effects on maternal-fetal outcomes: A systematic review of the evidence
Nutrition Research, 110, 87-95, 2023
Olive oil consumption confers protective effects on maternal-fetal outcomes: A systematic review of the evidence
Nutrition Research, 110, 87-95, 2023
8
Meireles M.,Cortez-Ribeiro A.C.,Polck D.,Almeida-de-Souza J.,Ferro-Lebres V.
Olive Leaf Tea Impact on Postprandial Glycemia: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial
Foods, 12, , 2023
Olive Leaf Tea Impact on Postprandial Glycemia: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial
Foods, 12, , 2023
9
Pereira J.P.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Lopes J.M.
Skills and Competencies Expected from HEI Students: Case Study of a Less Favoured Region
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 470 LNNS, 78-86, 2022
Skills and Competencies Expected from HEI Students: Case Study of a Less Favoured Region
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 470 LNNS, 78-86, 2022
10
Ferro-Lebres V.,Lopes J.M.,Pereira J.P.,Paulo H.,Sampaio J.H.
Required skills for employability in Portugal from graduates and students of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB)
International Conference on Higher Education Advances, 1105-1111, 2021
Required skills for employability in Portugal from graduates and students of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB)
International Conference on Higher Education Advances, 1105-1111, 2021
11
Costa C.S.,Pereira F.,Barbedo I.,Almeida J.P.,Almeida-De-Souza J.,Cabo P.,Rodrigues P.,Ferreira R.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Kairamo V.
Demola Co-creation Approach: The Students' Perspective
International Conference on Higher Education Advances, 873-880, 2021
Demola Co-creation Approach: The Students' Perspective
International Conference on Higher Education Advances, 873-880, 2021
12
Ferro-Lebres V.,Silva G.,Moreira P.,Ribeiro J.C.
Validation of the Portuguese version of the international physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (IPAQA)
Open Sports Sciences Journal, 10, 239-250, 2017
Validation of the Portuguese version of the international physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (IPAQA)
Open Sports Sciences Journal, 10, 239-250, 2017
13
Guimarães N.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Ribeiro J.C.
AFINA-te: A healthy lifestyle information website, online food diary and exercise log directly towards children
Csedu 2015 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education Proceedings, 1, 393-398, 2015
AFINA-te: A healthy lifestyle information website, online food diary and exercise log directly towards children
Csedu 2015 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education Proceedings, 1, 393-398, 2015
14
Ferro-Lebres V.,Moreira P.,Ribeiro J.C.
Adaptation, Update and Validation of the General Nutrition Questionnaire in a Portuguese Adolescent Sample
Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 53, 528-542, 2014
Adaptation, Update and Validation of the General Nutrition Questionnaire in a Portuguese Adolescent Sample
Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 53, 528-542, 2014
15
Martins D.C.P.,Da Silva Soares S.E.,De Jesus M.M.M.,Gomes J.I.A.,Dias T.G.M.,Fernandes A.J.G.,Ferro-Lebres V.
The quality of Portuguese obesity websites
International Journal of Web Portals, 5, 46-56, 2013
The quality of Portuguese obesity websites
International Journal of Web Portals, 5, 46-56, 2013
16
Alves D.,Costa A.F.,Custódio D.,Natário L.,Ferro-Lebres V.,Andrade F.
Housing and employment situation, body mass index and dietary habits of heroin addicts in methadone maintenance treatment
Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, 13, 11-14, 2011
Housing and employment situation, body mass index and dietary habits of heroin addicts in methadone maintenance treatment
Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, 13, 11-14, 2011
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