MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Maria da Conceição Fernandes
Group: Socio-Ecological SystemsPhone: 273303309
E-mail: conceicao.fernandes@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0003-2873-501X
Scopus Author ID: 23018336600
Career
- Since 2001: Auxiliary Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
Qualifications
- 2007 - PhD. in Environmental Science, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
- 1996 - MSc. in Science and Food Technology, Portuguese Catholic University (UCP), Portugal
- 1987 - Graduation in Science of Aquatic Environment, University of Porto (UP), Portugal
Interests
- Ecotoxicology of contaminants, exposure assessment, biomarkers applied to biomonitoring;
- Cosmetic products safety evaluation
- Bioremediation, biological treatments, microalgae cultures
Projects:
Bagaço+Valor - Tecnologia limpa para a valorização do subproduto do bagaço de azeitona na indústria extratora de azeite
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0247-FEDER-072124
Principal Investigator:Ramiro José Espinheira Martins
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2023-06-30
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0247-FEDER-072124
Principal Investigator:Ramiro José Espinheira Martins
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2023-06-30
BluEnology - Desenvolvimento de um adjuvante proteico de microalgas para uso enológico
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0247-FEDER-047005
Principal Investigator:Maria da Conceição Constantino Fernandes
Start: 2020-07-16
End: 2023-06-30
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0247-FEDER-047005
Principal Investigator:Maria da Conceição Constantino Fernandes
Start: 2020-07-16
End: 2023-06-30
QTradiSaus - Integral assessment of risk-based intervention strategies to improve the microbial safety of Portuguese traditional sausages
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-TEC/3107/2012
Principal Investigator:Joaquina Teresa Gaudêncio Dias
Start: 2013-07-01
End: 2015-06-30
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-TEC/3107/2012
Principal Investigator:Joaquina Teresa Gaudêncio Dias
Start: 2013-07-01
End: 2015-06-30
SOS - Save Our Species: Threatened Fish and Bivalves of Norhtestern Portugal
Funding body: ON2
Principal Investigator:Amílcar António Teiga Teixeira
Start: 2013-01-01
End: 2014-01-01
Funding body: ON2
Principal Investigator:Amílcar António Teiga Teixeira
Start: 2013-01-01
End: 2014-01-01
Total results: 28
1
Santos D.,Pinto A.R.,Barata R.,Fernandes C.,Guedes H.,Almeida G.,Cabecinha E.,Monteiro S.M.,Varandas S.,Saavedra M.J.
Emergence, Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria and Phylogenetic Relationships in Coastal Ecosystems—Gastropod Phorcus lineatus as a Bioindicator
Microbiology Research, 16, , 2025
Emergence, Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria and Phylogenetic Relationships in Coastal Ecosystems—Gastropod Phorcus lineatus as a Bioindicator
Microbiology Research, 16, , 2025
2
Martins J.C.L.,Gonçalves A.,Fernandes C.,Cabecinha E.,Monteiro S.,Guedes H.,Almeida G.,Garcia J.,da Silva G.J.,Varandas S.,Saavedra M.J.
Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Accumulated by Freshwater Bivalves: An Underestimated Risk for Public Health?
Pathogens, 13, , 2024
Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Accumulated by Freshwater Bivalves: An Underestimated Risk for Public Health?
Pathogens, 13, , 2024
3
Varandas S.,Fernandes C.,Cabecinha E.,Gomes S.,da Silva G.J.,Saavedra M.J.
Escherichia coli Phylogenetic and Antimicrobial Pattern as an Indicator of Anthropogenic Impact on Threatened Freshwater Mussels
Antibiotics, 12, , 2023
Escherichia coli Phylogenetic and Antimicrobial Pattern as an Indicator of Anthropogenic Impact on Threatened Freshwater Mussels
Antibiotics, 12, , 2023
4
Martins de Deus B.,Fernandes C.,Molina A.K.,Xavier V.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Mandim F.,Heleno S.A.,Finimundy T.C.,Barros L.
Chemical Characterization, Bioactivity and Toxicity of European Flora Plant Extracts in Search for Potential Natural Origin Preservatives
Plants, 12, , 2023
Chemical Characterization, Bioactivity and Toxicity of European Flora Plant Extracts in Search for Potential Natural Origin Preservatives
Plants, 12, , 2023
5
Saavedra M.J.,Fernandes C.,Teixeira A.,Álvarez X.,Varandas S.
Multiresistant bacteria: Invisible enemies of freshwater mussels
Environmental Pollution, 295, , 2022
Multiresistant bacteria: Invisible enemies of freshwater mussels
Environmental Pollution, 295, , 2022
6
Ferreiro N.,Rodrigues N.,Veloso A.C.A.,Fernandes C.,Paiva H.,Pereira J.A.,Peres A.M.
Impact of the Covering Vegetable Oil on the Sensory Profile of Canned Tuna of Katsuwonus pelamis Species and Tuna’s Taste Evaluation Using an Electronic Tongue
Chemosensors, 10, , 2022
Impact of the Covering Vegetable Oil on the Sensory Profile of Canned Tuna of Katsuwonus pelamis Species and Tuna’s Taste Evaluation Using an Electronic Tongue
Chemosensors, 10, , 2022
7
Gomes S.,Fernandes C.,Monteiro S.,Cabecinha E.,Teixeira A.,Varandas S.,Saavedra M.J.
The role of aquatic ecosystems (River Tua, Portugal) as reservoirs of multidrug-resistant Aeromonas spp
Water Switzerland, 13, , 2021
The role of aquatic ecosystems (River Tua, Portugal) as reservoirs of multidrug-resistant Aeromonas spp
Water Switzerland, 13, , 2021
8
Garcia J.,Afonso A.,Fernandes C.,Nunes F.M.,Marques G.,Saavedra M.J.
Comparative antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Lentinula edodes Donko and Koshin varieties against priority multidrug-resistant pathogens
South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 35, 98-106, 2021
Comparative antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Lentinula edodes Donko and Koshin varieties against priority multidrug-resistant pathogens
South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 35, 98-106, 2021
9
Ballem A.,Gonçalves S.,Garcia-Meniño I.,Flament-Simon S.C.,Blanco J.E.,Fernandes C.,Saavedra M.J.,Pinto C.,Oliveira H.,Blanco J.,Almeida G.,Almeida C.
Prevalence and serotypes of Shiga toxinproducing Escherichia coli (STEC) in dairy cattle from Northern Portugal
Plos One, 15, , 2020
Prevalence and serotypes of Shiga toxinproducing Escherichia coli (STEC) in dairy cattle from Northern Portugal
Plos One, 15, , 2020
10
Cosme F.,Fernandes C.,Ribeiro T.,Filipe-Ribeiro L.,Nunes F.M.
White wine protein instability: Mechanism, quality control and technological alternatives for wine stabilisation—an overview
Beverages, 6, 1-28, 2020
White wine protein instability: Mechanism, quality control and technological alternatives for wine stabilisation—an overview
Beverages, 6, 1-28, 2020
11
Saavedra M.J.,Fernandes C.,Queiroga C.
Laboratory diagnosis of brucellosis
Brucellosis in Goats and Sheep an Endemic and Re Emerging Old Zoonosis in the 21st Century, 151-180, 2019
Laboratory diagnosis of brucellosis
Brucellosis in Goats and Sheep an Endemic and Re Emerging Old Zoonosis in the 21st Century, 151-180, 2019
12
Saavedra M.J.,Ballem A.,Queiroga C.,Fernandes C.
Etiology: The genus Brucella
Brucellosis in Goats and Sheep an Endemic and Re Emerging Old Zoonosis in the 21st Century, 21-58, 2019
Etiology: The genus Brucella
Brucellosis in Goats and Sheep an Endemic and Re Emerging Old Zoonosis in the 21st Century, 21-58, 2019
13
Coelho A.C.,Coelho A.,Quintas H.,Fernandes C.,Saavedra M.J.,Simões J.C.C.
Pathogenesis of Brucella
Brucellosis in Goats and Sheep an Endemic and Re Emerging Old Zoonosis in the 21st Century, 99-125, 2019
Pathogenesis of Brucella
Brucellosis in Goats and Sheep an Endemic and Re Emerging Old Zoonosis in the 21st Century, 99-125, 2019
14
Zanata A.C.,Bertan F.A.B.,Bernardi C.,Dos Santos C.S.,Ferreira G.A.,de Oliveira Junior J.A.,Fernandes M.d.C.C.,Anschau A.
Obtaining microalgae biomass tolerant to herbicides for production of bio-fertilizers: A review based on methodi ordinatio methodology
Orbital, 11, 399-401, 2019
Obtaining microalgae biomass tolerant to herbicides for production of bio-fertilizers: A review based on methodi ordinatio methodology
Orbital, 11, 399-401, 2019
15
Zenão S.,Aires A.,Dias C.,Saavedra M.J.,Fernandes C.
Antibacterial potential of Urtica dioica and Lavandula angustifolia extracts against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from diabetic foot ulcers
Journal of Herbal Medicine, 10, 53-58, 2017
Antibacterial potential of Urtica dioica and Lavandula angustifolia extracts against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from diabetic foot ulcers
Journal of Herbal Medicine, 10, 53-58, 2017
16
Cadavez V.,Gonzales-Barron U.,Pires P.,Fernandes E.,Pereira A.P.,Gomes A.,Araújo J.P.,Lopes-da-Silva F.,Rodrigues P.,Fernandes C.,Saavedra M.J.,Butler F.,Dias T.
An assessment of the processing and physicochemical factors contributing to the microbial contamination of salpicão, a naturally-fermented Portuguese sausage
Lwt, 72, 107-116, 2016
An assessment of the processing and physicochemical factors contributing to the microbial contamination of salpicão, a naturally-fermented Portuguese sausage
Lwt, 72, 107-116, 2016
17
Ribeiro T.,Fernandes C.,Nunes F.M.,Filipe-Ribeiro L.,Cosme F.
Influence of the structural features of commercial mannoproteins in white wine protein stabilization and chemical and sensory properties
Food Chemistry, 159, 47-54, 2014
Influence of the structural features of commercial mannoproteins in white wine protein stabilization and chemical and sensory properties
Food Chemistry, 159, 47-54, 2014
18
Peixoto F.P.,Carrola J.,Coimbra A.M.,Fernandes C.,Teixeira P.,Coelho L.,Conceição I.,Oliveira M.M.,Fontaínhas-Fernandes A.
Oxidative stress responses and histological hepatic alterations in barbel, Barbus bocagei, from Vizela River, Portugal
Revista Internacional De Contaminacion Ambiental, 29, 29-38, 2013
Oxidative stress responses and histological hepatic alterations in barbel, Barbus bocagei, from Vizela River, Portugal
Revista Internacional De Contaminacion Ambiental, 29, 29-38, 2013
19
Aires A.,Rosa E.A.S.,Carvalho R.,Fernandes C.,Saavedra M.J.
Phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties of Portuguese kale and Portuguese tronchuda cabbage produced in a sustainable agriculture production system are affected by climate conditions
Acta Horticulturae, 939, 217-226, 2012
Phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties of Portuguese kale and Portuguese tronchuda cabbage produced in a sustainable agriculture production system are affected by climate conditions
Acta Horticulturae, 939, 217-226, 2012
20
Aires A.,Fernandes C.,Carvalho R.,Bennett R.N.,Saavedra M.J.,Rosa E.A.S.
Seasonal effects on bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of six economically important brassica vegetables
Molecules, 16, 6816-6832, 2011
Seasonal effects on bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of six economically important brassica vegetables
Molecules, 16, 6816-6832, 2011
21
Fernandes C.,Afonso A.,Salgado M.A.
Metabolic and structural role of major fish organs as an early warning system in population assessment
Lagoons Biology Management and Environmental Impact, 1-38, 2011
Metabolic and structural role of major fish organs as an early warning system in population assessment
Lagoons Biology Management and Environmental Impact, 1-38, 2011
22
Machado C.,Fernandes C.,Pereira J.,De Fátima Poças M.
Probabilistic simulation of children exposure to migrants from packaging: Photoinitiators from printing inks
6th International Conference on Simulation and Modelling in the Food and Bio Industry 2010 Foodsim 2010, 241-243, 2010
Probabilistic simulation of children exposure to migrants from packaging: Photoinitiators from printing inks
6th International Conference on Simulation and Modelling in the Food and Bio Industry 2010 Foodsim 2010, 241-243, 2010
23
Fernandes C.,Fontaínhas-Fernandes A.,Ferreira M.,Salgado M.A.
Oxidative stress response in gill and liver of Liza saliens, from the Esmoriz-Paramos coastal lagoon, Portugal
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 55, 262-269, 2008
Oxidative stress response in gill and liver of Liza saliens, from the Esmoriz-Paramos coastal lagoon, Portugal
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 55, 262-269, 2008
24
Fernandes C.,Fontaínhas-Fernandes A.,Cabral D.,Salgado M.A.
Heavy metals in water, sediment and tissues of Liza saliens from Esmoriz-Paramos lagoon, Portugal
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 136, 267-275, 2008
Heavy metals in water, sediment and tissues of Liza saliens from Esmoriz-Paramos lagoon, Portugal
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 136, 267-275, 2008
25
Fernandes C.,Fontaínhas-Fernandes A.,Rocha E.,Salgado M.A.
Monitoring pollution in Esmoriz-Paramos lagoon, Portugal: Liver histological and biochemical effects in Liza saliens
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 145, 315-322, 2008
Monitoring pollution in Esmoriz-Paramos lagoon, Portugal: Liver histological and biochemical effects in Liza saliens
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 145, 315-322, 2008
26
Fernandes C.,Fontaínhas-Fernandes A.,Monteiro S.M.,Salgado M.A.
Changes in plasma electrolytes and Gill Histopathology in Wild Liza saliens from the Esmoriz-Paramos Coastal Lagoon, Portugal
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 79, 301-305, 2007
Changes in plasma electrolytes and Gill Histopathology in Wild Liza saliens from the Esmoriz-Paramos Coastal Lagoon, Portugal
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 79, 301-305, 2007
27
Fernandes C.,Fontaínhas-Fernandes A.,Monteiro S.M.,Salgado M.A.
Histopathological gill changes in wild leaping grey mullet (Liza saliens) from the Esmoriz-Paramos Coastal Lagoon, Portugal
Environmental Toxicology, 22, 443-448, 2007
Histopathological gill changes in wild leaping grey mullet (Liza saliens) from the Esmoriz-Paramos Coastal Lagoon, Portugal
Environmental Toxicology, 22, 443-448, 2007
28
Fernandes C.,Fontaínhas-Fernandes A.,Peixoto F.,Salgado M.A.
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Liza saliens from the Esmoriz-Paramos coastal lagoon, Portugal
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 66, 426-431, 2007
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Liza saliens from the Esmoriz-Paramos coastal lagoon, Portugal
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 66, 426-431, 2007