Biography

Miryam is Assistant Professor in Food Science and Course Director BSc Food Science and Health. She is currently working within the Proteins and Peptides Research group in UL. She did her PhD in the Research Institute of Food Science (CSIC, Spain) and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain). She was awarded with a prestigious grant of Research in Food, Nutrition and Health from the Danone Institute to develop a 2-year project in the Institute of Food Science Research and in the Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (CSIC) studying protease inhibitors and phenolic compounds. She has worked for the following Irish National projects: Food for Health Ireland (FHI), the Dairy Processing Technology Centre (DPTC) in relation with the nutrition, physico-chemcial and bioactivity of dairy proteins. She conducts research in relation with algal proteins and peptides.


Research Interests

Miryam's main research interests are the obtaining of sustainable functional food ingredients. She is particularly interested in understanding the relationship between food and health.

Professional Activities

Employment

  • 2014 Instituto de la Grasa (IG, CSIC, Spain, www.ig.csic.es) - Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
  • 2011 Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Alimentos y Nutricion (ICTAN, CSIC, Spain, www.ictan.csic.es) - JAEdoc Post-Doctoral Researcher
  • 2010 Instituto de Investigacion en Ciencias de la Alimentacion (CIAL, UAM-CSIC, Spain, www.cial.uam-csic.es) - Instituto Danone Post-doctoral Fellow
  • 2007 Instituto de Fermentaciones Industriales (IFI, CSIC, www.ifi.csic.es) - FPI Pre-doctoral Fellow
  • 2005 Instituto de Fermentaciones Industriales (IFI, CSIC, www.ifi.csic.es) - Pre-doctoral Scholarship

Patent

  • 2011 WO2013004873-A1 - Product that comes from coffee husks useful as antioxidant and/or a natural preservative for preventing physiological aging processes, comprises coffee husk powder, or coffee husk extract

Award

  • 2010 - Recognition of the most cited articles in the period 2008-2010
  • 2010 - Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Nutrition

Education

  • 2009 Universidad Autonoma de Madrid - Doctor of Science
  • 2007 Universidad Autonoma de Madrid - Masters by research
  • 2004 Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Bachelors Honours Degree.
  • 2002 Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Bachelors Honours Degree.

Language

  • Spanish
  • English
  • Italian

Outreach

  • Participation and Collaboration carried out experimental demonstrations and science divulgation in the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) "Week of Science" (http://www.semanadelaciencia.csic.es/) and Opern doors days for general public and Secondary Schools (2005-2010)
  • Collaboration in the newsletter editorial board of the project CONSOLIDER-INGENIO: New Functional Food Ingredients for Health Improving FUN-C-FOOD 25506 (http://www.alimentosfuncionales.org/eng/)

Peer Reviewed Journals

2023

An Investigation of the Protein Quality and Temporal Pattern of Peripheral Blood Aminoacidemia following Ingestion of 0.33 g·kg<sup>−1</sup> Body Mass Protein Isolates of Whey, Pea, and Fava Bean in Healthy, Young Adult Men

Kozior M.;Davies R.W.;Amigo-Benavent M.;Fealy C.;Jakeman P.M. (2023) An Investigation of the Protein Quality and Temporal Pattern of Peripheral Blood Aminoacidemia following Ingestion of 0.33 g·kg<sup>−1</sup> Body Mass Protein Isolates of Whey, Pea, and Fava Bean in Healthy, Young Adult Men. Nutrients

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2016

Hydroxytyrosol in functional hydroxytyrosol-enriched biscuits is highly bioavailable and decreases oxidised low density lipoprotein levels in humans

Mateos, R. and Martínez-López, S. and Baeza Arévalo, G. and Amigo-Benavent, M. and Sarriá, B. and Bravo-Clemente, L. (2016) Hydroxytyrosol in functional hydroxytyrosol-enriched biscuits is highly bioavailable and decreases oxidised low density lipoprotein levels in humans. Food Chemistry :248-256

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2016

Effects of in vitro digestion and storage on the phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of a red grape pomace

Wang, S. and Amigo-Benavent, M. and Mateos, R. and Bravo, L. and Sarriá, B. (2016) Effects of in vitro digestion and storage on the phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of a red grape pomace. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition :1-13

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2016

Brief Communication: Discordant ability of the triglyceride to apolipoprotein B ratio to predict triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle size in normal-weight and obese men

Amigo-Benavent, M. and Sinausia, L. and Montero, E. and Perona, J.S. (2016) Brief Communication: Discordant ability of the triglyceride to apolipoprotein B ratio to predict triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle size in normal-weight and obese men. Experimental Biology and Medicine :1772-1775

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2016

Insights on the health benefits of the bioactive compounds of coffee silverskin extract

Fernandez-Gomez, B,Lezama, A,Amigo-Benavent, M,Ullate, M,Herrero, M,Martin, MA,Mesa, MD,del Castillo, MD (2016) Insights on the health benefits of the bioactive compounds of coffee silverskin extract. Journal Of Functional Foods :197-207

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2016

Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of a milk protein matrix in vitro and in vivo in women aged 50-70 years

Power-Grant, O,McCormack, WG,De Cap, MR,Amigo-Benavent, M,Fitzgerald, RJ,Jakeman, P (2016) Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of a milk protein matrix in vitro and in vivo in women aged 50-70 years. International Journal Of Food Sciences And Nutrition :325-334

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2016

A phenolic extract from grape by-products and its main hydroxybenzoic acids protect Caco-2 cells against pro-oxidant induced toxicity

Wang, S. and Mateos, R. and Goya, L. and Amigo-Benavent, M. and Sarriá, B. and Bravo, L. (2016) A phenolic extract from grape by-products and its main hydroxybenzoic acids protect Caco-2 cells against pro-oxidant induced toxicity. Food and Chemical Toxicology :65-74

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2014

Green coffee hydroxycinnamic acids but not caffeine protect human HepG2 cells against oxidative stress

Baeza, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; Sarria, B; Goya, L; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2014) Green coffee hydroxycinnamic acids but not caffeine protect human HepG2 cells against oxidative stress. Food Research International :1038-1046

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2014

An aqueous pomegranate seed extract ameliorates oxidative stress of human hepatoma HepG2 cells

Navarro, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; Mesias, M., Baeza, G; Gokmen, V; Bravo, L; Morales, FJ (2014) An aqueous pomegranate seed extract ameliorates oxidative stress of human hepatoma HepG2 cells. Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture :1622-1627

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2014

Use of phytochemomics to evaluate the bioavailability and bioactivity of antioxidant peptides of soybean &#946;-conglycinin

Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Caira, S; Stiuso, P; Ferranti, P; del Castillo, MD (2014) Use of phytochemomics to evaluate the bioavailability and bioactivity of antioxidant peptides of soybean &#946;-conglycinin. Electrophoresis :1582-1589

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2013

Stability and bioactivity of a Bowman-Birk inhibitor in orange juice during processing and storage

Amigo-Benavent, M; Nitride, C; Bravo, L; Ferranti, P; del Castillo, MD (2013) Stability and bioactivity of a Bowman-Birk inhibitor in orange juice during processing and storage. Food & Function :1051-1060

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2013

Structural characterization of the N-glycosylation of individual soybean &#946;-conglycinin subunits

Picariello, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Ferranti, P (2013) Structural characterization of the N-glycosylation of individual soybean &#946;-conglycinin subunits. Journal Of Chromatography A :96-102

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2013

Phytochemomics and other omics for permitting health claims made on foods

del Castillo, MD; Martinez-Saez, N; Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM (2013) Phytochemomics and other omics for permitting health claims made on foods. Food Research International :1237-1249

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2011

Digestibility and immunoreactivity of soybean &#946;-conglycinin and its deglycosylated form

Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Ferranti, P; Caira, S; del Castillo, MD; (2011) Digestibility and immunoreactivity of soybean &#946;-conglycinin and its deglycosylated form. Food chemistry :1598-1605

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2010

Are the major antioxidants derived from soy protein and fructo-oligosaccharides model systems colored aqueous soluble or insoluble compounds?

Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Fogliano, V (2010) Are the major antioxidants derived from soy protein and fructo-oligosaccharides model systems colored aqueous soluble or insoluble compounds?. European Food Research And Technology :545-553

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2010

Neoformation of antioxidants in glycation model systems treated under subcritical water extraction conditions

Plaza, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Ibanez, E, Herrero, M (2010) Neoformation of antioxidants in glycation model systems treated under subcritical water extraction conditions. Food Research International :1123-1129

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2010

Facts about the formation of new antioxidants in natural samples after subcritical water extraction

Plaza, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Ibanez, E; Herrero, M (2010) Facts about the formation of new antioxidants in natural samples after subcritical water extraction. Food Research International :2341-2348

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2010

Formulation and baking process affect Maillard reaction development and antioxidant capacity of ginger cakes

Zielinski, H; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Horszwald, A; Zielinska, D (2010) Formulation and baking process affect Maillard reaction development and antioxidant capacity of ginger cakes. International Journal Of Food Sciences And Nutrition :140-148

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2010

Ion exchange chromatographic conditions for obtaining individual subunits of soybean &#946;-conglycinin

Amigo-Benavent, M; Athanasopoulos, VI; del Castillo, MD (2010) Ion exchange chromatographic conditions for obtaining individual subunits of soybean &#946;-conglycinin. Journal Of Chromatography B-Analytical Technologies In The Biomedical And Life Sciences :2453-2456

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2009

Carbohydrate moieties on the in vitro immunoreactivity of soy &#946;-conglycinin

Amigo-Benavent, M; Athanasopoulos, VI; Ferranti, P; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2009) Carbohydrate moieties on the in vitro immunoreactivity of soy &#946;-conglycinin. Food Research International :819-825

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2009

Changes in protein quality and antioxidant properties of buckwheat seeds and groats induced by roasting

Zielinski, H; Michalska, A; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Piskula, MK (2009) Changes in protein quality and antioxidant properties of buckwheat seeds and groats induced by roasting. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry :4771-4776

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2008

Structure and antigenicity changes in 7S soyabean allergen by enzymic deglycosylation

Amigo-Benavent, M; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) Structure and antigenicity changes in 7S soyabean allergen by enzymic deglycosylation. The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society :E24-E24

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2008

Effect of bread making on formation of Maillard reaction products contributing to the overall antioxidant activity of rye bread

Michalska, A; Amigo-Benavent, M; Zielinski, H; del Castillo, MD (2008) Effect of bread making on formation of Maillard reaction products contributing to the overall antioxidant activity of rye bread. Journal Of Cereal Science :123-132

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2008

Protein quality, antigenicity, and antioxidant activity of soy-based foodstuffs

Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM; Moreno, FJ; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) Protein quality, antigenicity, and antioxidant activity of soy-based foodstuffs. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry :6498-6505

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2007

Chromatographic and electrophoretic approaches for the analysis of protein quality of soy beverages

Amigo-Benavent, M; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2007) Chromatographic and electrophoretic approaches for the analysis of protein quality of soy beverages. Journal Of Separation Science :502-507

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Books

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Book Chapters

2014

Antioxidant Properties of Soy-Based Drinks and Effects of Processing

Silvan, JM; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD (2014) Antioxidant Properties of Soy-Based Drinks and Effects of Processing. London : Elsevier Inc. Processing and Impact on Antioxidants in Beverages :225-232

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2009

Componentes de la soja como ingredientes funcionales en lacteos

del Castillo, MD; Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM (2009) Componentes de la soja como ingredientes funcionales en lacteos. Madrid : CYTED Funcionalidad de Componentes Lacteos :353-376

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Edited Books

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Other Journals

2006

Calidad nutricional, antigenicidad y funcionalidad de bebidas de soja

Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM; Moreno, J; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2006) Calidad nutricional, antigenicidad y funcionalidad de bebidas de soja. Alimentaria :106-106

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Conference Publications

2014

8th International Congress on Polyphenols Applications

Amigo-Benavent, M; Wang, S; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2014) 8th International Congress on Polyphenols Applications.

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2014

8th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications

Baeza, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; Goya, L; Sarria, B; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2014) 8th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications.

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2013

2nd International Congress on Cocoa, Coffee and Tea

Baeza, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; Goya, L; Sarria, B; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2013) 2nd International Congress on Cocoa, Coffee and Tea.

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2013

2nd International Conference on Food Digestion

Ferranti, P; Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Caira, S; Stiuso, P; del Castillo, MD (2013) 2nd International Conference on Food Digestion.

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2013

I Jornadas de Estudiantes de Master en Quimica Agricola y Nuevos Alimentos

Lezama-Quintana, A; del Castillo, MD; Amigo-Benavent, M; Bravo, L (2013) I Jornadas de Estudiantes de Master en Quimica Agricola y Nuevos Alimentos.

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2012

International Symposium on the Maillard Reaction. The Maillard Reaction at the intersection between food chemistry, food technology, nutrition and age-related diseases

Amigo-Benavent, M; Bravo, L; del Castillo, MD (2012) International Symposium on the Maillard Reaction. The Maillard Reaction at the intersection between food chemistry, food technology, nutrition and age-related diseases.

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2012

7th International Conference on Chemical reactions in food

Navarro, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; Mesias, M; Baeza, G; Gokmen, V; Bravo, L; Morales, FJ (2012) 7th International Conference on Chemical reactions in food.

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2011

5th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health

Mesa, MD; Ullate, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD (2011) 5th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health.

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2010

II Congreso Iberoamericano de Fluidos Supercriticos

Plaza, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; Herrero, M; del Castillo, MD; Ibanez, E. (2010) II Congreso Iberoamericano de Fluidos Supercriticos.

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2010

28th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)

Amigo-Benavent, M; Mingo, E; Silvan, JM; Martinez-Rodriguez, A; del Castillo, MD (2010) 28th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC).

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2009

10th International symposium on the Maillard Reaction

del Castillo, MD; Amigo-Benavent, M; Fogliano, V (2009) 10th International symposium on the Maillard Reaction.

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2008

International Functional Foods Conference

Athanasopoulos, VI; Amigo-Benavent, M; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) International Functional Foods Conference.

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2008

Innovative Applications on nonthermal technologies in foods: Technology, Safety, Health and Consumer Acceptability

Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) Innovative Applications on nonthermal technologies in foods: Technology, Safety, Health and Consumer Acceptability.

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2008

COST-926 Impact of the new technologies on the health benefits and safety of bioactive

Michalska, A; Amigo-Benavent, M; Zielinski, H; del Castillo, MD; Piskula, MK (2008) COST-926 Impact of the new technologies on the health benefits and safety of bioactive.

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Conference Contributions

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Published Reports

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2008

Informacion bibliografica. Articulos de interes. Glycopeptide analysis by mass spectrometry

Amigo-Benavent, M (2008) Informacion bibliografica. Articulos de interes. Glycopeptide analysis by mass spectrometry. Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Cromatografia y Tecnicas Afines :93-94

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