Patrícia Reis

Junior Researcher

Research group: Biotechnology

Background: PhD in Biotechnology (Food Science & Engineering) from the Catholic University, Portugal

Major research topics

• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology (Food Science and Engineering)
• Bioremediation

Selected Publications

Reis, P.J.M., Homem, V., Alves, A., Vilar, V.J.P., Manaia, C.M., Nunes, O.C. (2018). “Insights on sulfamethoxazole bio-transformation by environmental Proteobacteria isolates”. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 358, 310-318.

Reis P.J.M., Reis A.C., Ricken B., Kolvenbach B.A., Manaia C.M., Corvini P.F.X., Nunes O.C. (2014). “Biodegradation of sulfamethoxazole and other sulfonamides by Achromobacter denitrificans PR1”. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 280, 741-749.

Reis, P.J.M., Malcata, F.X. (2011). “Current state of Portuguese dairy products from ovine and caprine milks”. Small Ruminant Research, 101(1-3): 122-133.

Reis, P.J.M., Malcata, F.X. (2011). “Ripening-related changes in Serra da Estrela cheese: a stereological study”. Journal Dairy Science. 94(3): 1223-1238.

Reis, P.J.M., Tavaria, F.K. Malcata, F.X. (2010). “Alternative cheesemaking methods with raw ewe’s milk – microbiological, chemical, textural and sensory characteristics”. Australian Journal of Dairy Technology, 65(1): 23-30.

Selected Projects

“PROMETHEUS – Probiotics from Regional Olives: Manufacture Enhancement Toward HEalth, via Unique Strains”, funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (POCI-01-0145-FEDER- 029284). Beginning: 2018. Duration: 36 months. Role: Team member

“Elimination of micropollutants with antimicrobial activity from wastewaters”, funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (PTDC/AAC-AMB/113091/2009). Beginning: 2011. Duration: 36 months. Role: Team member