Articles in peer-reviewed journals
 
Andrea Bezerra, Maria José Alves, Maria José Saavedra, Paulo Russo-Almeida, Alfredo Aires, Hélder Fonseca, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Juliana Garcia, Irene Gouvinhas
Anti-biofilm properties of Portuguese honeys against multi-drug resistant microorganisms: A promising strategy for chronic wounds healing
Food Bioscience 61 (2024) 104796 
 
Patrícia Rebelo, Inês Martins, João G. Pacheco, Rodrigo Banegas, Estefanía Costa-Rama, Manuela M. Moreira, Henri P.A. Nouws, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Molecularly imprinted paper-based electrochemical cell for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural determination in honey
Microchemical Journal 205 (2024) 111410
 
Mariana Lamas, Ana Margarida Silva, Manuela M. Moreira, Maria Luz Maia,  Valentina F. Domingues, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Maria Helena Amaral, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, Francisca Rodrigues
Valorization of strawberry tree berries and beeswax from Montesinho Natural Park for cosmetic industry – A case study formulation
Antioxidants 13 (10) (2024) 1152
 
Diana Rede, Rui Vilarinho, Joaquim Agostinho Moreira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes
Investigating the impact of microplastics on triphenyl phosphate adsorption in soil: Insights into environmental factors and soil properties
Science of The Total Environment 944 (2024) 173745
 
Joana Teixeira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Simone Morais, Marta Oliveira
Environmental contamination with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and contribution from biomonitoring studies to the surveillance of global health
Environmental Science and Pollution Research 31 (42) (2024) 54339-54362
 
Sónia Soares, Leandro Magalhães, Manuela M. Moreira, Diana Rede, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, Olga Viegas, Edgar Pinto, Agostinho Almeida, Rui Azevedo, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Exploring Geographical Influences on Physicochemical Characteristics of Honey: the Montesinho Natural Park scenario
Food Quality and Safety 8 (2024) fyae015
 
Ana Margarida Silva, Beatriz Rocha, Manuela M. Moreira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, José das Neves, Francisca Rodrigues
Biological activity and chemical composition of propolis extracts with potential use in vulvovaginal candidiasis management
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25 (5) (2024) 2478
 
Diana Rede, Ivan Teixeira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes
Assessing emerging and priority micropollutants in sewage sludge: environmental insights and analytical approaches
Environmental Science and Pollution Research 31 (2) (2024) 3152-3168
 
Andrea Bezerra , Hélder Fonseca, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Irene Gouvinhas, Juliana Garcia
Honey Therapy in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Promising Strategy for Effective Wound Healing
Applied Sciences 13 (23) (2023) 12820
 
Sónia Soares, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Towards DNA-Based Methods Analysis for Honey: An Update
Molecules 28 (5) (2023) 2106
 
Mariana Lamas, Francisca Rodrigues, Maria Helena Amaral, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes
Contaminant Cocktails of High Concern in Honey: Challenges, QuEChERS Extraction and Levels
Separations 10 (2) (2023) 142
 
Sónia Soares, Mélina Bornet, Clara Grosso, Maria João Ramalhosa, Irene Gouvinhas, Juliana Garcia, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Honey as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Review
Applied Sciences 12 (15) (2022) 7800
 
Filipe Fernandes, M. Fátima Barroso, Angela De Simone, Eliška Emriková, Mónica Dias-Teixeira, José Paulo Pereira, Jakub Chlebek, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, Francisca Rodrigues, Vincenza Andrisano, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Clara Grosso
Multi-target neuroprotective effects of herbal medicines for Alzheimer’s disease
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 290 (2022) 115107
 
Ana Sofia Ferreira, Catarina Macedo, Ana Margarida Silva, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Paulo Costa, Francisca Rodrigues
Natural Products for the Prevention and Treatment of Oral Mucositis - A Review
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23 (8) (2022) 4385
 
 
 
Presentations in conferences
 
Hendrikus Nouws
Electrochemical biosensing in the heart of food, health, and environmental challenges
Analítica 2024 - 11th Meeting of the SPQ Analytical Chemistry Division
March 25-26, 2024 - Porto, Portugal
Keynote lecture
 
Andréa Bezerra, Maria José Alves, Maria José Saavedra, Paulo Russo Almeida, Hélder Fonseca, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Irene Gouvinhas, Juliana Garcia
Honey Antibiofilm Effectiveness Against Multidrug-resistant Bacteria Isolated from Chronic Wound Infections
The 2nd International Electronic Conference of Microbiology (ECM2023)
December 1-15, 2023 - online
 
Andréa Bezerra, Maria José Alves, Maria José Saavedra, Hélder Fonseca, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Irene Gouvinhas, Juliana Garcia
Exploring the Antimicrobial Effects of Various Honey Types for the Management of Diabetic Foot Infections
Congress of Microbiology and Biotecnology 2023 (Microbiotec 2023)
December 7-9, 2023 -  Covilhã, Portugal
 
Diana Rede, Rui Vilarinho, J. Agostinho Moreira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes
UV Light and pH Effects on Microplastic Aging in Soil
XXVII Encontro Luso Galego de Química
November 22-24, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Oral presentation
 
Eduarda Pereira, Stephanie L. Morais, Isabel Seguro, Nádia F. D. Silva, Marlene Santos, João G. Pacheco, Cristina Delerue-Matos, M. Fátima Barroso
Authenticating honey origin from Natural Park of Montesinho: innovative electrochemical genosensor devices assembled in paper-based transducers
XXVII Encontro Luso Galego de Química
November 22-24, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
Olena Dorosh, Manuela M. Moreira, Sónia Soares, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Phenolic characterisation and antioxidant activity of honey samples from Natural Park of Montesinho
XXVII Encontro Luso Galego de Química
November 22-24, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, S. Soares, D. Rede, A. Almeida, R. Azevedo, F. Rodrigues, C. Delerue-Matos
Macrominerals and trace elements content in honeys from different geographic locations of Natural Park of Montesinho
XXVII Encontro Luso Galego de Química
November 22-24, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
D. Soares, V. Fernandes, M. Oliveira, S. Soares, C. Delerue-Matos, M.J. Ramalhosa
Honey from the Natural Park of Montesinho: evaluation of contamination in Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
XXVII Encontro Luso Galego de Química
November 22-24, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
L. Magalhães, S. Soares, O. Viegas, C. Delerue-Matos
Sugar content of honeys from distinct apiaries from Natural Park of Montesinho
XXVII Encontro Luso Galego de Química
November 22-24, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
S. Soares, C. Delerue-Matos, M. Oliveira
Climate change, air pollution, and risks to honeybees - a review of biomonitoring data
18th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology - CEST2023
August 30 - September 2, 2023 - Athens, Greece
Oral presentation
 
D. Rede, A. Pereira, C. Delerue-Matos, V.C. Fernandes
Plastic-Related Chemicals in the Soil from the Natural Park of Montesinho
18th International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment – ICCE 2023
June 11-15, 2023 - Venice, Italy
Poster presentation
 
Sónia Soares
DNA based methods as a contribution to the assessment of honey authenticity
Quality and valorisation of honey: a challenge for the future
May 24, 2023 - online
Invited lecture
 
Diana Rede, Freddy Mbene, Rui Vilarinho, Joaquim Agostinho Moreira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes
Extraction efficiency of several microplastics from soils and identification by Raman spectroscopy
7th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference
May 22-24, 2023 - Dresden, germany
Poster presentation
 
Ariana Pereira, Sónia Soares, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Helena Ribeiro, Marta Oliveira
Monitorization of air quality in the Natural Park of Montesinho
16th Young Researchers Meeting of U.Porto
May 10-12, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
Juliana Carvalho, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes
A review study on microplastic and plastic-related chemicals in food and health impacts
16th Young Researchers Meeting of U.Porto
May 10-12, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
Diana Soares, Beatriz Batoca, Sónia Soares, Marta Oliveira, Maria João Ramalhosa, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Characterization of honey from Natural Park of Montesinho and its comparison with honey produced in unprotected areas
16th Young Researchers Meeting of U.Porto
May 10-12, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Oral presentation
 
Mariana Lamas, Ana Margarida Silva, Maria Helena Amaral, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, Francisca Rodrigues
Exploring the potentialities of strawberry tree fruits from Natural Park of Montesinho - A first screening
16th Young Researchers Meeting of U.Porto
May 10-12, 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Oral presentation
 
Virgínia Fernandes
Food Safety chemical hazards of honey from Montesinho Natural Park
4th Edition of Food science and Nutrition Technology Virtual - V-FSNT2023
February 3-4, 2023 - online
Invited lecture
 
Diana Rede, Freddy Mbene, Rui Vilarinho, Joaquim Agostinho Moreira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes
Microplastics in Portuguese agricultural soil: identification by Raman Spectroscopy
XXVI Encontro Internacional Galego‐Portugués de Química
November 16-18, 2022 - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Poster presentation
 
Leandro Magalhães, Sónia Soares, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Insights of honey DNA extraction methods for plant species identification of honey from Natural Park of Montesinho
XXVI Encontro Internacional Galego‐Portugués de Química
November 16-18, 2022 - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Poster presentation
 
Sónia Soares, Leandro Magalhães, Rui Barbosa, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Honey from Natural Park of Montesinho: insights from DNA extraction methodology for botanical identification
5º Encontro de Biotecnologia Medicinal - 5EBTM & 2nd Iberian Congress on Medicinal Biotechnology - 2ICMB
October 21, 2022 - Porto, Portugal
Poster presentation
 
S. Soares, V. Fernandes, D. Rede, O. Dorosh, M. Moreira, F. Rodrigues, C. Delerue-Matos
Honey toxicology: from consumption to environment monitoring
ICT2022 - XVIth International Congress of Toxicology
September 18-21, 2022 - Maastricht, The Netherlands
Poster presentation
 
Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, Diana Rede, Mónica Oliveira, Cristina Delerue-Matos
The use of honey as an environmental biomonitor of contamination in Natural Park of Montesinho: a comparison of extraction methods for the determination of multiple contaminants
58th Annual North American Chemical Residue Workshop
July 25-29, 2022 - online
Oral presentation
 
Diana Rede, Ivan Teixeira, Marta Oliveira, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia da Cruz Fernandes
Is sewage sludge a source of priority emerging micropollutants for agricultural soils?
58th Annual North American Chemical Residue Workshop
July 25-29, 2022 - online
Poster presentation
 
Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, Diana Rede, Inês Casal, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Monitoring pesticides and other contaminants in plants surrounding beehives: a case study of Natural Park of Montesinho
58th Annual North American Chemical Residue Workshop
July 25-29, 2022 - online
Poster presentation
 
Sónia Soares, Manuela Moreira, Olena Dorosh, Maria João Ramalhosa, Francisca Rodrigues, Cristina Delerue-Matos
The biological value of honey from natural park of Montesinho
International Congress on Bee Sciences
June 16-18, 2022 - online
Oral presentation
 
Diana Rede, Virgínia Cruz Fernandes, Mónica Oliveira, Inês Casal, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Amitraz Residues in Honey: A case study of Natural Park of Montesinho
International Congress on Bee Sciences
June 16-18, 2022 - online
Poster presentation
 
Sónia Soares
Honey+ - Montesinho Natural Park honey as environmental bioindicator
Webinar BeeCarefull: Honey and Related Products Value
May 20, 2022
Oral presentation
 
Ariane Pereira, Diana Rede, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Virgínia C. Fernandes
Plastic-related chemicals in terrestrial environments: an emerging challenge
15º Encontro de Jovens Investigadores da U.PORTO (IJUP2022)
May 4-6, 2022 - Porto, Portugal
Oral presentation
 
J. Teixeira, C. Delerue-Matos, S. Morais, M. Oliveira
Ubiquity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and associated risks: contribution from environmental and human biomonitoring studies
International Webinar on Pharmacology and Toxicology - New Technologies to Identify the Adverse Effects of Chemicals or Physical Agents on Living Organisms
April 21 & 22, 2022 - online
Keynote lecture