Research Interest: DuPont Bax system (PCR base Food Pathogens testing) DuPont LFS and 3M Petrifilm Rapid check test kit. PCR  Electrophoresis Spectrophotometery Rapid Methods and Automation in Microbiology Microbiological Media preparation Reference standard Culture maintenance  Food and Water microbiological analysis  Microbiological Quality Assurance & Planning  Technical Consultancy to Industries  HACCP  cGMP  ISO  HPLC  Project Management Quality Assurance

Research Interest: Cardiorespiratory Fitness or VO2max Body composition, Anthropometry,   Somatotyping Pulmonary Function Test Fitness Profile Testing

Marc (maiden name Vlaic) Romina Alina has completed her Ph.D. (Agronomy) in 2015 at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UASVM) of Cluj-Napoca (Romania). She is PhD Eng., Lecturer and she is responsible for the research activity in the Vegetable food quality control, Rheology in the food industry,  Quality management systems and Food safety of the Faculty of Food Science and Technology,  UASVM Cluj-Napoca. She has published 36 research articles on the development of innovative food products and bioactive compound traceability during processing in reputed journals. She was responsible for 7 research projects and won 2 national awards and 42 international awards. Member in professional associations: Slow Food International; Association of Food Industry Specialists in Romania (ASIAR), from education, research and production; Association of Specialists in Milling and Baking in Romania.

3.  R.A. Vlaic, V. Mureşan, A.E. Mureşan, C.C. Mureşan, A. Păucean, V. Mitre, S.M. Chiş, S. Muste, 2018. The Changes of Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins and Chlorophyll Content in Plum Peels during Growth Phases: from Fructification to Ripening, Not Bot Horti Agrobo, 2018, 46(1):148-155, IF 0.648. WOS:000418033200020/ https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha46111017

4. A.E. Mureşan, S. Muste, R.A. Vlaic, O. Bobiş, C. Mureşan, C. Socaciu, Mureşan V., 2015, HPLC Determination and FT-MIR Prediction of Sugars from Juices of Different Apple Cultivars during Fruit Development, Not Bot Horti Agrobo, 43(1):222-228, IF 0.547. WOS:000357000600034/ DOI: https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha4319879

5. M.S Chiș., A. Păucean, L. Stan, V. Mureșan, R.A. Vlaic, S. Man , Biriș-Dorhoi E.S., S. Muste, 2018. Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 in quinoa sourdough adaptability and antioxidant potential, Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 23(3), 13581-13591, IF 0.412. WOS:000438498900004

6. M.D. Borș, C.A. Semeniuc, S. Socaci, R. Vlaic, O.P. Moldovan, A.V. Pop, M. Tofană, 2017, The influence of variety and processing on the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of mustard, Romanian Biotechnological Letters 22(3):12514-12519, IF: 0.396. WOS:000408423600018

7. E.A. Mureşan, S. Muste, C.C. Mureşan, E. Mudura, A. Păucean, L. Stan, R.A. Vlaic, C.G. Cerbu, V.Mureşan, 2017, Assessment of Polyphenols, Chlorophylls, and Carotenoids during Developmental Phases of Three Apple Varieties, Romanian Biotechnological Letters 22(3): 12546-12553, IF: 0.396. WOS:000404459100006

8. C.C. Mureşan, A.Fărcaş, S. Man, R. Suharoschi, R.A. Vlaic*, 2017, Obtaining a Functional Product Through the Exploitation of Mushroom Flour in Pasta, Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Food Science and Technology 74(1):14-22 IF 0.00. WOS:000408457100003/ DOI: 10.15835/buasvmcn-fst:12641

9. R.A. Vlaic, C.C. Mureşan, S. Muste, V. Mureşan, A. Pop, G. Petruţ, A. Mureşan, 2019, Boletus Edulis Mushroom Flour-Based Wheat Bread as Innovative Fortified Bakery Product, Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca-Food Science and Technology 76(1): 46-56, IF 0.00, WOS:000470756300006,

DOI: 10.15835/buasvmcn-fst:2018.0022

10. A.E. Mureşan, S. Muste, G. Petruţ, R.A. Vlaic, S.M. Man, V. Muresan, 2016, New uses of hawthorn fruits in tonic wines technology, Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology 73(2): 117-122. WOS:000408454100010

11. Racolţa E., E.A. Mureșan, A. Borșa, R.A. Vlaic, V. Mureșan, 2016, Ultra-Fine Friction Grinding of Sunflower Kernels – Thereof Tahini and Halva Production and Rheological Characterization, Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Food Science and Technology, 73(2):167-168. WOS:000408454100025

12. E.A. Muresan, S. Muste, S.M. Man, R.A. Vlaic, A. Pop, V.Muresan, 2016, Assesment of the total antioxidant capacity of apples peels during phisiological falls, Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology 73(2): 169-170. WOS:000408454100026

13. M.D. Borş, C.A. Semeniuc, S. Socaci, L. Varva, O. Moldovan, R.A. Vlaic, M. Tofana, 2015, Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Radish as Influenced by the Variety and Vegetative Stage, Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca-Food Science and Technology. WOS:000422190500011

14. A.V Pop, M. Tofană, S.A Socaci, M. Nagy, M.D. Borş, L. Salanţă, R. Vlaic, 2015, Studies on Total Polyphenols Content and Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extracts from Selected Salvia Species, Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology 72 (1): 86-90. WOS:000422190500013

15. E.A. Mureşan, S. Muste, R.A. Vlaic, C.C. Mureşan, C.G. Cerbu, V. Mureşan, 2015, The Dynamics of Starch and Total Sugars during Fruit Development for Ionathan, Starkrimson and Golden Delicious Apple Varieties, Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology 72 (1): 120-126. WOS:000422190500019

16. Moldovan O., A. Păucean, R. Vlaic, M.D. Borş, S. Muste, 2015, Preliminary Assessment of the Nutritional Quality of two Types of Lentils (Lens Culinaris) by Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy Technology (Nirs), Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca,  Food Science and Technology 72 (1):127-132. WOS:000422190500020

17. C. Pop, R. Vlaic, A. Fărcaş, L. Salanţă, D. Ghicăşan, C. Semeniuc, A. M Rotar, 2015, Influence of Pollen, Chia Seeds and Cranberries Addition on the Physical and Probiotics Characteristics of Yogurt, Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology 72 (1): 141-142, WOS:000422190500025

18. Vlaic R.A., A.E. Mureșan, V. Mureșan, C. Mureșan, D. Borș, O. P. Moldovan, S. Muste, 2015, Determination of Starch Changes During Growth and Development of Three Plum Varieties, Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology 72(2), WOS:000422194100022

Research Interest: Health Benefits Targeted at Aging, Cancers, Obesity, and Diabetes Assessment Of Phytochemicals From Legumes, Fruits, Vegetables, Traditional Chinese Medicines Through in Vitro Animal Cell Models Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Bioactive Food Components in Disease Prevention; Development of Novel Health Promoting Products.

Dr. Liana Claudia Salanță, 38 years old, an Associate Professor at UASVM CN, has 13 years of research expertise focusing on biologically active compounds with antioxidant properties in various vegetal matrices for applications in the food industry. Her focus includes developing and optimizing functional products, sensory evaluation, and assessing consumer acceptability in alcoholic and non-alcoholic cereal-based beverages, as validated by her extensive publication record: 62 ISI scientific papers, 40+ articles in International Database Journals, 6 International Book Chapters, and 2 patent applications. Notably, she has edited an international book and contributed to 2 WOS indexes' special issues. Engaging in 12 national and international research projects, her interdisciplinary approach is evident, supported by bibliometric indicators with an h-index of 12 (WoS) and 19 (Scholar).

Research Interest: Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry  (GC-MS), Conductometry (CV) Spectroscopy Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis), Physico- Chemical and Microbiological Analysis Food Products

Biography:

Education and Training:

•    BS, Food Science and Nutrition, Ewha Womens University, Seoul, Korea

•    MS, Food Science and Nutrition, Ewha Womens University, Seoul, Korea

•    Ph.D., Food Science, Pennsylvania State University, USA

•    Postdoctoral Research Associate, Division of Microbiology, Cornell University, USA

•    Visiting Professor of Pediatrics - Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

Publications:

1.    Bae, J.H. Tripartite genetic association between polygenetic risk scores for sweet taste preference, obesity, and sex. 2022 The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (in review)

2.    Bae, J.H., Park, D. J. Effect of dietary calcium on the gender-specific association between polymorphisms in the PTPRD locus and osteoporosis. 2022 Clinical Nutrition (in press).

3.    Heo, H. J. Bae, J.H. Amano, A. Park, T. Choi, Y.H. Supplemental or dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of periodontitis: A meta–analysis 2022  Journal of Clinical Periodontology (in press)

4.    Bae, J.H., Lee, H. R. The effect of diet, exercise, and lifestyle intervention on childhood obesity: A network meta-analysis. 2021 Clinical Nutrition 3062 – 3072.

5.    Bae, J.H., Choi, J. H. Gender disparities in childhood obesity and household food insecurity. 2021 Nutrition 87-88.

6.    Bae, J.H., Ha, E. Y. Zinc transporter SLC39A11 polymorphisms are associated with chronic gastritis in the Korean population: the possible effect on spicy food intake. 2018 Nutrition Research. 78-85.

7.    Bae, J.H., Kim, G. Systematic review and meta-analysis of omega-3-fatty acids in elderly patients with depression. 2018 Nutrition Research 50:1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2017.10.013

8.    Bae, J.H., Obounou, B. O. Presence of Dental Caries Is Associated with Food Insecurity and Frequency of Breakfast Consumption in Korean Children and Adolescents. Prev. Nutr. Food Sci. 2018;23(2):94-101

9.    Bae, J.H., Kim, G. Vitamin D and atopic dermatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis 2016 Nutrition 32(9):913-20. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2016.01.023.

10.    Bae, J.H., Park, S. Probiotics for weight Loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2015,
    Nutrition Research, 566-575 doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2015.05.008

11.    Bae, J.H., Park, S. Fermented food intake is associated with a reduced likelihood of atopic dermatitis in an adult population (KNHANES 2012–2013), 2015, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 125-133.

12.    Bae, J.H., Choi, H.S., Park, S. Instant noodle, processed food intake, and dietary pattern are associated with atopic dermatitis in an adult population (KNHANES 2009- 2011), 2015, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 602-613.

13.    Bae, J.H., Miller, K.J. Identification of two proline transport systems in Staphylococcus aureus and their possible roles in osmoregulation, Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 58(2), 471-475

14.    Bae, J.H., Miller, K.J.Identification of a high-affinity glycine betaine transport system in Staphylococcus aureus, Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 59(8), 2734-2736

15.    Bae, J.H., Miller, K.J. Glycine betaine and proline are the principal compatible solutes of Staphylococcus aureus: Current Microbiology, 23, 131-137

16.    Bae, J.H. Effects of Ganoderma lucidum on the IL-1, TNF and IL-12 gene expression of macrophage, J. Korean Soc. Food Sci. Nutr., 26(5), 978-982

17.    Bae, J.H. Effect of White Ginseng on the function of mouse peritoneal macrophages and their gene expression, J. Korean Soc. Food Sci. Nutr., 26(6), 1252-1257

18.    Bae, J.H. et al. Development of the functional beverage containing the Prunus mume extracts, Korean J. Food Sci. Technol., 32(3), 713-719

Research Interest: Functional Foods Edible Films Related to Food Pathogens Bioconversion tf Food Waste in Valuable Organic Chemicals

Research Interest: Functional carbohydrates, Enzymatic synthesis.

Research Interest: Separation & Purification and Quality Control of Food Science New Functional Materials for Food and Pharmaceutical Analysis.

Research Interest: Chemistry Environmental Engineering Biotechnology Bacterial molecular biology Biostatistics Bioinformatics Anaerobic Bio-technologies

Research Interest: Pesticides, Veterinary Durgs and Microbiology Testing in Food

Research Interest: Screening/elucidation of action mechanism of functional foods and nutrients with anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, anti-obesity and/or anti-diabetes activity Regulation of disease-related gene expression. Regulation of adipocyte differentiation (adipogenesis) Regulation pancreatic. cell growth and activity,Apoptosis and autophagy

Research Interest: Food safety Nano materials Biomolecules detection Microfluidic technique; Electrochemistry Impedance Fluorescence

I received a BSc in enology and a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). I am an Assistant Professor at UTAD and a Chemistry Research Centre – Vila Real member. I have Published 80 articles in international scientific journals, seven technical papers, 12 book chapters, and 85 publications in conference proceedings. Supervised Ph.D. and master's thesis besides having supervised works of completion for Bach. / Degree in the field of Biological Sciences. I received two awards. I am currently involved in three research projects, and my lines of research are linked with studies on volatile acidity bio-reduction in wines, wine microbiology, and food and wine sensory evaluation. In my professional activities, I have interacted with more than 110 researchers in co-authorships of scientific papers. I am an active reviewer for Food Research International, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Food Chemistry International, Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, and MDPI Journals (Foods, Fermentation, Beverages, Molecules, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Materials); Academic Editor of Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, and the Insights in Organic & Inorganic Chemistry Journal and Editorial Board Member of Journal of Agriculture and Crops and Fermentation (MDPI)

 Research Interest: wine microbiology; volatile acidity bio-reduction; wines bio-dealcoholisation; food sensory evaluation; wine sensory evaluation.