Graduate Faculty Personal Record FormNomination Info

Nominating Unit: Nutrition & Food Science

Nominee UIN: 703000800

Nominee First Name: Giuliana Last Name: Noratto

Email Address: gnoratto@tamu.edu

Physical Address: 1500 Research PKY, 220D Centeq Bldg. A , College Station, TX

Nominating Unit Mail Stop: 2253

Gender: Male Female

Academic Rank or Position Title: Research Assistant Professor

Department of Nominee (if TAMU Employee): NFSC

Employer of Nominee (if not TAMU Employee):

Date of Appointment to TAMU (if applicable): 03/07/2016

Tenured or Tenure Track at TAMU: Yes No

Educational Background

Degree Institution Date Awarded Major AreaPHD Texas A&M University 08/01/2008 Food Science and Technology

MS Universidad Nacional Agraria LaMolina 06/01/1998 Food Technology

Memberships

Membership Type: Member Special Appointment

Program Department Major Degree RolesAG-NFSC NFSC FSTC MAG Co-Chair,MemberAG-NFSC NFSC FSTC MS Co-Chair,MemberAG-NFSC NFSC FSTC PHD Co-Chair,Member

Signature Requirements:The Authorized Signer of the Nominating Unit is required to approve all requests. The GraduateInstruction Committee Chair and Dean of College are required to approve all requests for membershipfor (see Sections B and C of the Graduate Faculty Guidelines):

• Academic Professional Track Faculty• Professional Staff of TAMU, TAMUS agencies, and affiliated hospitals and clinical organizations• Faculty and Professional Staff employed by other institutions and organizations

DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: BOON CHEW (09/07/2016)

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Giuliana D. Noratto, Ph.D.

3315 Lodgepole Cir. College Station TX 77845

♦Cell 979-571-0272

giuliananoratto@yahoo.es

I. DEGREES EARNED

Institution & Location Degree Date Field of Study

Texas A&M University, TX

Ph.D. 08/2008 Nutrition and Food Science Dissertation: Anticancer effects of Plant Phytochemicals

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima Perú

M.S. 06/1998 Food Technology-Biotechnology. Dissertation: Production of inulinase by Kluyveromyces marxianus using fructooligosaccharides from yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima Perú

B.S. 07/1988 Food Science. Thesis: Thermal stabilization of cherimoya pulp (Annona cherimola)

II. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016-Date Research Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition & Food Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. To investigate health benefits of food derived bioactive compounds that can reach the lower intestinal tract where they can change fecal bacteria populations and their metabolites to improve colon health and other obesity-related diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

2012-2016 Assistant Professor, School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA.

Research program focused on nutritional bioactive compounds and their effects on obesity-related chronic diseases. The main goal of research projects is to investigate the interactions between non-digestible compounds with intestinal bacteria and the host to understand how nutrition, microbiome, and health are interrelated.

2010-2012 Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Dep. of Vet. Physiology & Pharmacology, Institute for Obesity Research and Program Evaluation. Texas A&M University, TX, USA.

Research focus on molecular mechanisms by which food plant extracts prevent or delay the progress of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular complications (Dr. Susanne Mertens-Talcott, PI).

2008-2009 Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Dep. of Vet. Physiology & Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, TX, USA Research focus on interactions between plant phytochemicals, inflammation and cancer (Dr. Susanne Mertens-Talcott, PI).

2004 –2008 Graduate Student Researcher, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA. Ph.D. research on activity of peach and plum extracts against human breast cancer in vitro and in vivo (Drs. W. Porter, L. Cisneros-Zevallos, and D. Byrne, PIs).

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2003-2004 Visiting Research Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Science. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, USA Research on cancer cell growth suppressive activity of plant food extracts, optimizing extraction of phytochemical-rich fractions and chemical identification (Dr. H. Mo, PI).

1994-2003 Assistant Professor 1997-2003: Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Perú Research: Andean crops as a source of prebiotics, antioxidants and secondary metabolites to identify genotypes with potential for medicinal use. Lectures: Graduate and undergraduate courses (lecture and laboratory) 1994-1997: Universidad Nacional del Callao, Lima, Perú Lectures: Undergraduate courses (lecture and laboratory).

1989-1994 Program Administrator, Oficina Nacional de Apoyo Alimentario (Peruvian non-for-profit organization). Manager of the branch of Food & Entrepreneurship teaching single mothers from areas of penury how to start a new business in food processing to aid in their economy.

III. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Grants and Extramural Funding

1. “Protective effects of raspberries against diabetes and associated complications through modulation of gut microbiota”. Funded by National Processed Raspberry Council. G. Noratto (PI), B. Chew, Texas A&M University (co-PI), I. Ivanov, Texas A&M University, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, Universidad Nuevo Leon, Mexico, R. Pedreschi, Universidad Valparaiso, Chile (cooperators) (2014-2017, $123,558).

2. “Positioning cherries among Superfruits for intestinal health. Funded by the Washington State Fruit Commission. G. Noratto (PI), B. Chew, Texas A&M University (co-PI) (2016-2018, $60,000).

3. “Assessing the potential of cheese whey to improve intestinal health”. Funded by Western Dairy Center (WDC) to support graduate research assistantship for 2 years. G. Noratto (PI) (2016-2018, $40,000).

4. “Developing agronomic strategies to optimize production of quinoa and hulless barley on no-till farms in the Palouse region of Northern ID & Eastern WA”. Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. K. Murphy (PI), Dept. Crop and Soil Sciences, WSU, G. Noratto (co-PI), K. Schroeder (co-PI), J. Goldberger (co-PI), G. Ganjyal (co-PI), D. Finkelnburg (co-PI) (2015-2018, $245,431).

5. “Cheese whey as source of bioactive compounds for calf health. Funded by the WSU creamery Ferdinand’s. G. Noratto (PI) (2014-2015, $7,000).

6. “Protective effects of apples against obesity and associated complications through modulation of gut microbiota”. Funded by Emerging Research Issues for Washington Agriculture, 2013 Internal Competitive Grant Program. G. Noratto (PI), B. Chew Texas A&M University (co-PI), I. Ivanov, Texas A&M University, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, Universidad Nuevo Leon, Mexico (cooperators) (2014-2015, $80,000).

7. “Assessing food bioactive compounds in prevention of obesity related metabolic disorders”. Funded by Undergraduates Research and Extension Internships in CAHNRS. G. Noratto (PI) (2015, $2,500).

8. “Quinoa as novel cereal for nutrition and health”. Funded by 2014 New Faculty Seed Grant Competition. G. Noratto (PI), K. Murphy, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, Universidad Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and I. Ivanov, Texas A&M University (cooperators). (2014-2015, $22,500).

9. “Wheat as a source of bioactive compounds that can protect from obesity”. Funded by the Washington Grain Commission. G. Noratto (PI), B. Chew, Texas A&M University (co-PI), I. Ivanov Texas A&M University (cooperator) (2013-2015, $60,000).

10. “Peptides from Lactobacillus helveticus ripened cheddar cheese provide protection to human vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) against inflammatory and hypertensive markers relevant to cardiovascular

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disease”. Funded by Margaret Nicholson Schafer Graduate Fellowship in Food Science or Nutrition to support research and travel expenses of M.S. student. G. Noratto (PI), S. Ravisankar (student) (2014-2015, $6,500).

11. “Organic Food Barley: Developing nutritious and delicious varieties for the Pacific Northwest”. Funded by the Organic Farming Research Foundation. K. Murphy, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences WSU (P.I.), G. Noratto (co-PI), J Matanguihan (co-PI) (2014-2015, $15,000).

12. “The ADVANCE at WSU External Mentor Grant”, awarded in December, 2012. Funded by the NSF to receive training and to develop collaboration with an external mentor (Dr. D. Mills) at UC Davis in the area of diet and gut microbiota modulation. G. Noratto (PI), D. Mills (mentor) (2014, $4,963).

13. “Assessing the impact of cheese processing on the content and profile of oligosaccharides in whey”. Funded by Undergraduates Research and Extension Internships in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). G. Noratto (PI) (2014, $2,500).

14. “Assessing Cougar cheese as source of bioactive peptides to prevent heart and cardiovascular-related diseases”. Funded by the WSU creamery. G. Noratto (PI) (2013-2014, $6,500).

15. “Effect of toasting process on bioactive compounds and oil extracted from sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) and their protective effects against inflammation and cardiovascular disease”. Funded by National Council of Science, and Technology Innovation (CONCYTEC). Lima, Perú. R. Chirinos (PI), D. Campos (co-PI), Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina Lima Perú, G. Noratto (co-PI) (2012-2013, $4,000).

16. “Production of bioactive peptides with antioxidant and anti-hypertensive activities from two quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) cultivars and assessment of gastrointestinal stability and bioavailability in vitro”. Funded by CONCYTEC Lima, Perú. D. Campos (PI), R. Chirinos (co-PI), Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina Lima, Perú. G. Noratto (co-PI) (2013, $4,000).

Peer-reviewed Publications

1. Molecular exploration of fecal microbiome in quinoa-supplemented obese mice. JF. Garcia-Mazcorro, D. Mills, G. Noratto. FEMS Microbiol Ecol. 2016 Apr 27. pii: fiw089 [Epub ahead of print].

2. Anti-lipidemic and anti-inflammatory effect of açai (Euterpe oleracea martius) polyphenols on 3T3-L1 adipocytes. H. Stampini, M.S. Dias, G. Noratto, S. Talcott, S. Mertens-Talcott. Journal of Functional Foods, 2016, (23) 432–443.

3. Influence of whole-wheat consumption on fecal microbial ecology of obese diabetic mice. J. F. Garcia-Mazcorro, I. Ivanov, D. Mills and G. Noratto. PeerJ, 2016; 4:e1702; DOI 10.7717/peerj.1702.

4. Stability of Betacyanin Pigments and Antioxidants in Ayrampo (Opuntia Soehrensii Britton and Rose) Seed Extracts and as a Yogurt Natural Colorant. J.P. Caldas-Cueva, P. Morales, F. Ludeña, I. Betalleluz-Pallardel, R. Chirinos, G. Noratto, and D. Campos. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2015; Nov 20 (ISSN 1745-4549).

5. Anti-inflammatory activity of polyphenolics from açai (Euterpe oleracea Martius) in intestinal myofibroblasts CCD-18Co cells. Dias MM, Martino HS, G. Noratto, Roque-Andrade A, Stringheta PC, Talcott S, Ramos AM, Mertens-Talcott SU. Food & Function, 2015; Oct 7;6(10):3249-56. doi: 10.1039/c5fo00278.

6. Consumption of polyphenol-rich peach and plum juice prevents risk factors for obesity-related metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease in Zucker rats. G. Noratto, S. Hercia-. D. Martino, S. Simbo, D. Byrne, and S. U. Mertens-Talcott. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2015; Jun;26(6):633-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2014.12.014.

7. Polyphenolic extracts from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) protect colonic myofibroblasts (CCD18Co cells) from lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation - modulation of microRNA 126. L. Ojwang, N.

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Banerjee, G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, T. Hachibamba, J. Awika, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Food & Function. 2015; Jan 24; 6(1):145-53. doi: 10.1039/c4fo00459k.

8. Probiotics as a Strategy to improve overall human health in developing countries. Review article. M. Nahaisi, S. Ravisankar, and G. Noratto. Journal of Probiotics & Health, 2014; 2:1. doi.org/10.4172/2329-8901.1000118.

9. Pro-apoptotic activities of polyphenolics from acai (Euterpe Oleracea Martius) in human SW-480 colon cancer cells. M. Dias, G. Noratto, H. Martino, S. Talcott, A. Ramos, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Nutrition and Cancer –an International Journal, 2014; 66(8):1394-405. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2014.956252.

10. Carbohydrate-free peach (Prunus persica) and plum (Prunus domestica) juice affects fecal microbial ecology in an obese animal model. G. Noratto, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, M. Markel, H. Martino, Y. Minamoto, J. Steiner, D. Byrne, J. Suchodolski, and S. Mertens-Talcott. PlosOne, 2014; Jul 9; 9(7):e101723. doi: 10.1371.

11. Assessing non-digestible compounds in apple cultivars and their potential as modulators of obese fecal microbiota in vitro. L. Condezo-Hoyos, I. Mohanty, and G. Noratto. Food Chemistry, 2014; Volume 161, 15 Oct. Pages 208-215. doi: 10.1016.

12. Polyphenolics from peach (Prunus persica var. Rich Lady) inhibit tumor growth and metastasis of MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells in vivo. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2014; Volume 25, Issue 7, July. Pages 796-800.

13. Potential of tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) gallotannins and hydrolysates as natural antibacterial compounds. A. Aguilar-Galvez, G. Noratto, F. Chambi, F. Debaste, and D. Campos. Food Chemistry, 2014; Volume 156, Pages 301–304.

14. Technical note: Optimization of lactose quantification based on coupled enzymatic reactions. L. Condezo-Hoyos, I. Mohanty, and G. Noratto. Journal of Dairy Science, 2014; Apr; 97(4):2066-70.

15. The drug resistance suppression induced by curcuminoids in colon cancer SW-480 cells is mediated by ROS-induced disruption of the miR-27a-ZBTB10-Sp axis. G. Noratto, I. Jutooru, S. Safe, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2013; 57, 1638-1648.

16. Optimized methodology for the simultaneous extraction of glucosinolates, phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity from maca (Lepidium meyenii). D. Campos, R. Chirinos, O. Barreto, G. Noratto, and R. Pedreschi. Industrial Crops and Products, 2013; 49 747– 754.

17. Micropropagation effect on the anti-carcinogenic activity of polyphenolics from Mexican oregano (Poliomintha glabrescens Gray) in Human Colon Cancer Cells HT-29. E. García-Pérez, G. Noratto, S. García-Lara, J. Gutiérrez-Uribe, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Plant foods for human nutrition, 2013; 68, 155-162.

18. Betulinic acid decreases ER-negative breast cancer cell growth: role of Sp transcription factors and microRNA-27a:ZBTB10. S. Mertens-Talcott, G. Noratto, X. Li, and S. Safe. Molecular Carcinogenesis, 2013; Aug, 52(8):591-602.

19. Standardized curcuminoid extract (Curcuma longa l.) decreases gene expression related to inflammation and interacts with associated microRNAs in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). G. Angel-Morales, G. Noratto, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Food & Function, 2012; 3, 1286-1293.

20. Prebiotic effects of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp. & Endl), a source of fructooligosaccharides and phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity. D. Campos, I. Betalleluz-Pallardel, R. Chirinos, A. Aguilar-Galvez, G. Noratto, and R. Pedreschi. Food Chemistry, 2012; 135 1592–1599.

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21. Red wine polyphenolics reduce the expression of inflammation markers in human colon-derived CCD-18Co myofibroblast cells: Potential role of microRNA-126. G. Angel-Morales, G. Noratto, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Food & Function, 2012; 3(7):745-52.

22. Polyphenolics from açaí (Euterpe Oleracea M.) and red muscadine grape (Vitis Rotundifolia) protect human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVEC) from glucose- and LPS-induced Inflammation and target microRNA-126. G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011; 59(14):7999-8012.

23. Flavonols-rich fractions of yaupon holly leaves (Ilex Vomitoria Aquifoliaceae) induce microRNA-146a and have anti-inflammatory and chemopreventive effects in intestinal myofibroblast CCD-18Co cells. G. Noratto, Y. Kim, S. Talcott, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Fitoterapia, 2011; 82(4):557-69.

24. Anticarcinogenic effects of polyphenolics from mango (Mangifera indica) varieties. G. Noratto, M. Bertoldi, K. Krenek, S. Talcott, P Stringheta, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2010; 58(7):4104-12.

25. Identifying peach and plum polyphenols with chemopreventive potential against breast cancer cells and low toxicity in normal cells. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2009; 57(12):5219-26.

26. Molecular mechanisms involved in the inhibition of MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells by phenolic acids from the red flesh peach BY00P6653. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Acta Horticulturae, 2009; 841, pp. 67-72.

27. Phenolics in peaches and plums preferentially suppress the growth of estrogen-independent MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos L. Acta Horticulturae, 2009; 841, pp. 567-570.

28. Health benefits of peach, nectarine and plums. D. Byrne, G. Noratto, L. Cisneros-Zevallos, W. Porter, and M. Vizzotto. Acta Horticulturae, 2009; 841, pp. 267-273.

29. Protective effects of standardized pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) polyphenolic extract in ultraviolet-irradiated human skin fibroblasts. L. Pacheco-Palencia, G. Noratto, L. Hingorani L, S. Talcott, S. Mertens-Talcott. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2008; 56(18):8434-41.

30. Effect of genotype, maturity stage and post-harvest storage on phenolic compounds, carotenoid content and antioxidant capacity, of andean mashua tubers (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pavon). R. Chirinos, D. Campos, C. Arbizu, H. Rogez, J. Rees, Y. Larondelle, G. Noratto, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2007; 87:437-446.

31. Antioxidant capacity and secondary metabolites in four species of Andean tuber crops: native potato (Solanum sp.), mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pavon), Oca (Oxalis tuberosa Molina) and ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus Caldas). D. Campos, G. Noratto, R. Chirinos, C. Arbizu, W. Roca, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2006; 86:1481-1488.

32. Human gene expression as a tool to determine horticultural maturity in a bioactive plant (Echinacea purpurea L. Moench). E. Brovelli, D. Rua, H. Roh-Schmidt, A. Chandra, E. Lamont, and G. Noratto. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2005; 53:8156-8161.

33. Andean yacon root (Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp. Endl) fructooligosaccharides as a potential novel source of prebiotics. R. Pedreschi, D. Campos, G. Noratto, R. Chirinos, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2003; 51:5278-5284.

Book Chapter

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“Health benefits of phytochemicals for older adults” in the “Handbook of Nutrition in the Age”. G. Noratto, R. Walzem, L. Pacheco, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Taylor and Francis CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida US. -4th Edition, 2008.

International Symposium/Conferences (Poster/Oral Presentations)1

1. Effects of Raspberry Dietary Supplementation on risk Biomarkers of Diabetes Related Complications and Heart Disease in Diabetic Mice. G. Noratto, B. Chew, L. Atienza, and A. Mencia. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2016, San Diego, CA.

2. Effects of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) consumption on fecal microbiome of obese diabetic (db/db) mice. G. Noratto, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, D. Mills. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2016, San Diego, CA.

3. Ripened cheddar cheese peptides protect human vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) against expression of risk markers for CVD: Role of paroaxonase-2 (PON-2) as peptide molecular target. S. Ravisankar andG. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston MA.

4. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) peptides protect human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) against risk markers for cardiovascular disease (CVD). S. Ravisankar, D. Campos, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston MA.

5. Whole wheat-supplemented diet prevents risk biomarkers of cardiovascular diseases in obese diabetic mice. I. Mohanthy, A. Mencia, B. Chew, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston MA.

6. Apple consumption protects Sprague Dawley rats against high fat diet-induced metabolic disorders associated with obesity. J. Yuan, G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston MA.

7. Quinoa protective effects against obesity-induced intestinal inflammation. G. Noratto, A. Mencia-Guevara, R. Carrion-Rabanal, D. Gonzalez. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston MA.

8. Whole-wheat supplemented diet changed fecal microbial ecology of obese diabetic mice. E. Garcis-Perez, I. Ivanov, B. Chew, G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston MA.

9. Wheat phenolics can prevent inflammation in human umbilical endothelial cells (HUVEC): Effects on biomarkers relevant to development of cardiovascular diseases. G. Noratto, I. Mohanthy, D. Alcantara, and B. Chew. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA.

10. Quinoa as source of bioactive compounds with potential for intestinal health. R. Carrion-Rabanal, K. Murphy, G. Ganjyal, R. Kowalski, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA. (2nd place Bioactive Compounds RIS poster competition)

11. Ripening of cheddar cheese with Lactobacillus helveticus as adjunct culture produces peptides that protect human vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) against inflammatory markers relevant to cardiovascular disease (CVD). S. Ravisankar, J. Yuan, and G. Munske, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA.

12. The anti-inflammatory effects of manniflavanone extracted from garcinia buchananii bark in obesity-induced mice model. S. Bibi, R. Carrion-Rabanal, O. Balemba, Y. Nyavor, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA.

13. Potential of glycated proteins produced during aging of cheddar cheese to modulate fecal bacteria from obese mice ex vivo and protect against colon inflammation. J. Yuan, K. Salazar, G. Munske, P. Pilla, I. Mohanty, D. Alcantara, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA.

1Presentations at the Experimental Biology Annual Meetings since 2012 are also cited in Proceedings from International Symposium/Conferences

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14. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) as a source of novel peptides with antioxidant activity and potential to prevent hypertension. G. Noratto, R. Chirinos, M. Guerrero, A. Pardo, and D. Campos. International Quinoa Research Symposium. August, 2013, Pullman, WA.

15. Stability and content of non-digestible compounds in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) cultivars after cooking. R. Carrion-Rabanal and G. Noratto. International Quinoa Research Symposium. August, 2013, Pullman, WA.

16. Lepidium meyenii (maca) consumption prevents benign prostatic hyperplasia. G. Noratto, R. Carrion-Rabanal, L. Condezo-Hoyos, M. Gasco, and G. Gonzales. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2013, Boston, MA.

17. Anti-obesity and Anti-inflammatory Effect of Acai Polyphenols in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes. H. Martino, G. Noratto, M. Dias, S. Talcott, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2013, Boston, MA.

18. Peach and plum consumption modulate gut microbiota and obesity markers in Zucker rats. G. Noratto, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, H. Martino, D. Byrne, M. Markel, J. Suchodolski, J. Steiner and S. Mertens-Talcott. Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March, 2013, San Antonio, TX.

19. Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubillis L.) oil as novel source of dietary fat to prevent inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk. G. Noratto, R. Chirinos, D. Campos, Y. Larondelle, S. Arbizu, MDS Dias, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2012, San Diego, CA.

20. Plum polyphenolics prevent adipogenesis, inflammation and obesity-induced metabolic disorders in obese Zucker rats. G. Noratto, S. Simbo, HS. Martino, D. Byrne, and S Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2012, San Diego, CA.

21. Anti-inflammatory properties of cowpea phenotypes with different phenolic profiles. L. Ojwang, G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, T. Hachibamba, J. Awika, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Dry Grain Pulses CRSP Global Researchers Meeting. February 13-17, 2012, Kigali, Rwanda

22. Curcuminoids-chemotherapeutic drugs interactions are modulated by the microRNA-27a-ZBTB10-Sp axis in SW-480 colon cancer cells. G. Noratto, and S. Mertens-Talcott. American Institute for Cancer Research Annual Conference. November, 2011, Washington DC,

23. Polyphenols from commercial varieties of peaches and plums suppress the growth of estrogen-independent MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting. 2008, New Orleans, LA.

24. Phenolic acids in peaches target multiple cell signaling pathways in MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. IFT Annual Meeting. 2008, New Orleans, LA.

25. Phenolics in red flesh peach BY00P6653 induce growth inhibition and apoptosis in MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells through ERK/MAKP signaling and mitochondrial pathway. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. ITF Annual Meeting. 2007, Chicago, IL.

University, Regional Symposium/Conferences (Poster/Oral Presentations)

1. Peach and plum consumption modulate gut microbiota and obesity markers in Zucker rats. G. Noratto, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, H. Martino, D. Byrne, M. Markel, J. Suchodolski, J. Steiner, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Inland Northwest Genomic Research Symposium. May 2014, Moscow, ID.

2. Peptides from Lactobacillus helveticus ripened cheddar cheese provide protection to human vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) against inflammatory markers relevant to cardiovascular disease. S. Ravisankar, J. Yuan, G. Munske and G. Noratto. IFT Regional Meeting at University of Idaho, Moscow ID, March, 2014 and WSU Academic Showcase (3rd place, graduate student competition). March 2014, Pullman, WA.

3. Glycated proteins produced during aging of cheddar cheese: Effects on fecal bacteria from obese mice ex-vivo and on colon inflammation. J. Yuan, K. Salazar, and G. Noratto. IFT Regional Meeting at

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University of Idaho, March, 2014, Moscow, ID. and WSU Academic Showcase, March, 2014, Pullman, WA.

4. Screening of bioactive compounds in wheat cultivars and their potential to prevent cardiovascular disease in vitro. I. Mohanthy, D. Alcantara, and G. Noratto. IFT Regional Meeting at University of Idaho (2nd place, graduate student competition), Moscow, ID. March 2014 and WSU Academic Showcase. March, 2014, Pullman, WA.

5. Bioactive compounds of quinoa with potential for intestinal health. R. Carrion-Rabanal, D. Alcantara, and G. Noratto. IFT Regional Meeting at University of Idaho. Moscow, ID. March 2014 and WSU Academic Showcase. March, 2014, Pullman, WA.

6. Manniflavanone from Garcinia buchananii bark has anti-inflammatory effects in colon of obese mice through NF-κB inhibition. S. Bibi, R. Carrion-Rabanal, O. Balemba, Y. Nyavor, and G. Noratto. IFT Regional Meeting at University of Idaho, March, 2014, Moscow, ID. and WSU Academic Showcase. March, 2014, Pullman, WA.

7. Whole wheat prevents obesity and cardiovascular disease risk in obese diabetic db/db mice. A. Dittmer, I. Mohanthy, D. Alcantara, and G. Noratto. IFT Regional Meeting at University of Idaho (1st place undergraduate student competition), March, 2014, Moscow, ID. and WSU Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA). March, 2014, Pullman, WA.

8. Influence of roasting on the protective activity of Saccha Inchi (Plukenetia volubillis L.) oil against inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk. R. Carrion-Rabanal and G. Noratto. Wiley Research Exposition. February, 2014, Pullman, WA.

9. Isolation of oligosaccharides from whey produced in Ferdinand’s to be applied as functional ingredient in foods. J. Sapwell and G. Noratto. Team Mentoring Program (TMP) Research Exposition. December, 2013, Pullman, WA.

10. Dairy carbonyl products as bioactive compounds for colon health. K. Salazar and G. Noratto. TMP Research Exposition. December, 2013, Pullman, WA.

11. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) consumption in the prevention of inflammation and benign prostatic hyperplasia. R. Carrion-Rabanal, M. Gasco, G. Gonzales, and G. Noratto. Academic Showcase Washington State University. March, 2013, Pullman, WA.

12. Chlorogenic acid and neo-chlorogenic acid have potential as chemopreventive and therapeutic natural compounds against metastatic breast cancer. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Student Research Week, March, 2008, Texas A&M University.

13. Molecular mechanisms involved in the inhibition of MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells by phenolic acids from the red flesh peach BY00P6653. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Student Research Week, March, 2007, Texas A&M University.

Proceedings from International Symposium/Conferences2

1. Effects of Raspberry Dietary Supplementation on risk Biomarkers of Diabetes Related Complications and Heart Disease in Diabetic Mice. G. Noratto, B. Chew, L. Atienza, and A. Mencia. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2016, San Diego, CA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2016 30: 683.9.

2. Effects of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) consumption on fecal microbiome of obese diabetic (db/db) mice. G. Noratto, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, D. Mills. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2016, San Diego, CA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2016 30: 692.23.

3. Quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa) Peptides Protect Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC) Against Risk Markers For Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).S. Ravisankar, D. Campos, R. Chirinos,

2 Proceedings from the Experimental Biology Annual Meetings since 2012 are also cited in International Symposium/Conferences (Poster/Oral Presentations)

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Noratto, G. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2015 29:923.10.

4. Effects of Raspberry on Biomarkers of Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Oxidative Stress in Obese Diabetic (db/db) Mice. L. Atienza; E. Garcia-Perez; G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2015 29: LB283.

5. Whole Wheat-supplemented Diet Prevents Risk Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Diseases in Obese Diabetic Mice. I. Mohanty, JL Yuan, B. Chew, G. Noratto, O. Balemba, C. Morris. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2015 29:254.3.

6. Quinoa protective effects against obesity-induced intestinal inflammation. G. Noratto, R. Carrion-Rabanal, G. Medina, A. Mencia, I. Mohanty, D. Gonzalez, K. Murphy. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2015 29:602.9.

7. Whole-Wheat Supplemented Diet Changed Fecal Microbial Ecology of Obese Diabetic Mice. G. Noratto, B. Chew, E. Garcia-Perez, I. Ivanov, D. Mills. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2015 29:385.5.

8. Ripened Cheddar Cheese Peptides Protect Human Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC) Against Expression Of Risk Markers For CVD: Role Of Paroaxonase-2 (PON-2) As Peptide Molecular Target. S. Ravisankar, G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2015 29:130.7.

9. Apple Consumption Protects Sprague Dawley Rats Against High Fat Diet-induced Metabolic Disorders Associated with Obesity. JL. Yuan, B. Chew, G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2015, Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2015 29:130.7.

10. Wheat phenolics can prevent inflammation in human umbilical endothelial cells (HUVEC): Effects on biomarkers relevant to development of cardiovascular diseases. G. Noratto, I. Mohanthy, D. Alcantara, and B. Chew. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2014 28:249.7.

11. Quinoa as source of bioactive compounds with potential for intestinal health. R. Carrion-Rabanal, K. Murphy, G. Ganjyal, R. Kowalski, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA. April 2014 (2nd place in the Bioactive Compounds RIS poster competition). FASEB JOURNAL, April 2014, 28:647.18.

12. Ripening of cheddar cheese with Lactobacillus helveticus as adjunct culture produces peptides that protect human vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) against inflammatory markers relevant to cardiovascular disease (CVD). S. Ravisankar, J. Yuan, and G. Munske, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA. April 2014. FASEB JOURNAL, April 2014 28:1034.12.

13. The anti-inflammatory effects of manniflavanone extracted from garcinia buchananii bark in obesity-induced mice model. S. Bibi, R. Carrion-Rabanal, O. Balemba, Y. Nyavor, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2014 28:259.3.

14. Potential of glycated proteins produced during aging of cheddar cheese to modulate fecal bacteria from obese mice ex vivo and protect against colon inflammation. J. Yuan, K. Salazar, G. Munske, P. Pilla, I. Mohanty, D. Alcantara, and G. Noratto. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. 2014, San Diego, CA. April 2014. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2014 28:1018.5.

15. Modulation of obesity and host immune response by diet-gut microbiota interactions. International Congress on Bacteriology & Infectious Diseases. OMICS group conferences. Baltimore MD, USA. November, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9597.S1.004.

16. Lepidium meyenii (maca) consumption prevents benign prostatic hyperplasia. G. Noratto, R. Carrion-Rabanal, L. Condezo-Hoyos, M. Gasco, and G. Gonzales. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2013, 27:861.25.

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17. Anti-obesity and Anti-inflammatory Effect of Acai Polyphenols in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes. H. Martino, G. Noratto, M. Dias, S. Talcott, and S Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2013, 27:865.5.

18. Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubillis L.) oil as novel source of dietary fat to prevent inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk. G. Noratto, R. Chirinos, D. Campos, Y. Larondelle, S. Arbizu, MDS Dias, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2012 Volume 26.

19. Plum polyphenolics prevent adipogenesis, inflammation and obesity-induced metabolic disorders in obese Zucker rats. G. Noratto, S. Simbo, HS. Martino, D. Byrne, and S Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2012 Volume: 26.

20. Reduced expression of pro-invasive genes in xenographs of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells by Betulinic Acid is mediated by down-regulation of microRNA-27a. G. Noratto, S Simbo, S. Safe, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2011 Volume 25.

21. Curcuminoids from tumeric (Curcuma longa) target microRNA148 and microRNA146 in their anti-inflammatory effects in non-cancer colon cells. G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, A. Del Follo, Y. Tian, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2010 Volume 24.

22. Turmeric curcuminoids (Curcuma longa L.) interacts with microRNAs in the regulation of inflammation on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC). G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2010 Volume 24.

23. Polyphenolics from muscadine grape and acai regulate microRNAs relevant to vascular inflammation diseases. G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott., Annual meeting of the America Society of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemical Society of North America. St. Petersburg, FL. July, 2010.

24. Anti-inflammatory effects of yaupon holly polyphenolics on CCD-18Co colon cells are linked to regulation of microRNA-146a. G. Noratto, S. Talcott, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Annual meeting of the America Society of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemical Society of North America. St. Petersburg, FL. July, 2010.

25. Caffeine free polyphenolic extracts from Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) have chemopreventive potential and induce immune-protective gene expression on colonic human myofibroblast (CCD-18Co) cells. G. Noratto, Y. Kim, S. Talcott, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2009 Volume 23.

26. Effects of Polyphenolics from Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) and acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) on the expression of microRNAs relevant to inflammation in vascular diseases. G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2009 Volume 23.

27. Standardized Curcuminoids Extract (Curcuma longa L.) Protects against inflammation in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC). G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2009 Volume 23.

28. Phenolics from mango (Mangifera indica L.) suppress growth in different cancer cells, targeting pro-apoptotic and cell cycle control proteins. G. Noratto, M. Bertoldi, S. Talcott, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2009 Volume 23.

29. Plum polyphenolics decrease oxidative stress and inflammation in vascular endothelial cells. G. Noratto, E. Townsley, G. Angel, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2009 Volume 23.

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30. Resveratrol and quercetin target microRNA 27a in their anti-cancer effects in colon cancer cells. G. Noratto, A. Del Follo, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2009 Volume 23.

31. Standardized curcuminoid extract (Curcuma longa L.) decreases NF-ĸB, TNF –α, IL-8 and VCAM expression and interacts with associated microRNAs in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) in a high glucose environment. G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Functional Foods for Chronic Diseases: Diabetes and Related Diseases. The 6th International Conference Proceedings. Texas Woman’s University (TWU), December 4-5, 2009, Denton, TX.

32. Effects of polyphenolics from grape (Vitis rotundifolia) and acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) on the expression of microRNAs relevant to inflammation in vascular diseases. G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2009.

33. Protective effects of polyphenolics from muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) and acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) in human umbilical endothelial cells (HUVEC) in a hyperglycemic environment may be mediated by microRNA148a. G. Noratto, G. Angel-Morales, and S. Mertens-Talcott. Functional Foods for Chronic Diseases: Diabetes and Related Diseases. The 6th International Conference Proceedings. TWU. December 4-5, 2009, Denton, TX.

34. Phenolics in peaches and plums preferentially suppress the growth of estrogen-independent MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells. G. Noratto, W. Porter, D. Byrne, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Proceeding of the second International Symposium on Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables. FAVHEALTH Houston, TX, 2007.

35. Molecular mechanisms involved in the inhibition of MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells by phenolic acids from the red flesh peach BY00P6653. G. Noratto, L. Cisneros-Zevallos, D. Byrne, W. Okie, and W. Porter. Proceeding of the second International Symposium on Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables. FAVHEALTH Houston, TX, 2007.

36. Health benefits of peach, nectarine and plums. G. Noratto, D. Byrne, L. Cisneros-Zevallos, W. Porter, and M. Vizzotto. Proceeding of the second International Symposium on Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables. FAVHEALTH Houston, TX, 2007.

37. Fractions of cottonseed and peanut extracts suppress the proliferation of human LNCaP and DU145 prostate carcinoma cells. G. Noratto, H. Mo, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2006 Volume 20.

38. Cottonseed and peanut extracts suppress the proliferation of human Caco-2 colon carcinoma cells and human DU145 prostate carcinoma cells. G. Noratto, H. Mo, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2005 Volume 19.

39. Tropaeolum tuberosum (mashua) extracts suppress tumor cell proliferation. G. Noratto, H. Mo, and L. Cisneros-Zevallos. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. FASEB JOURNAL, April, 2004 Volume: 18.

Invited Oral Presentations

International Symposium/Conferences

1. “Dietary modulation of gut microbiota, a key player under the scenes that might help to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease”. 6th Annual Conference American Council for Medicinally Active Plants (ACMAP). Spokane, WA, June, 2015.

2. “Diet and Modulation of Chronic Diseases through Gut Microbiota”. One Health Workshop. Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Brazil. October, 2014.

3. “Food polyphenols in the prevention of obesity and inflammatory-related diseases: Cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease”. Congresso Nacional de Alimentos e Nutrição (II CONAN & V COMAN). Ouro Preto, Brazil. March, 2014.

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4. “Phytochemicals and Modulation of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases”. Scientific Conference. Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Department of Nutrition and Health. Viçosa, Brazil. April, 2014.

5. “Protein-derived bioactive compounds produced during ripening of American cheddar cheese modulate fecal microbiota from obese mice”. 10th International Symposium Milk Genomics and Human Health. Davis, CA. October, 2013.

6. “Screening of bioactive compounds in quinoa cultivars, heat treatment stability, and potential as source of prebiotics”. Congreso Científico Internacional de la Quinua y Granos Andinos. Lima, Perú, November, 2013.

7. “Heath benefits of wine, grape, and chocolate”. Texas Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Annual Conference. Dallas, TX. 2010.

8. “Plant polyphenolics and prevention of age related diseases”, and “Plant polyphenolics and cancer”. Scientific Conference. Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima Perú, January, 2009

Regional/University Conferences/Symposium

1. “Andean tuber crop: health benefits beyond nutrition”. Potato Research Council Annual meeting. Moses Lake, WA. January, 2014.

2. “Whole wheat and human health”. Annual Franklin County Wheat Growers Meeting. Kalothus, WA. October, 2013

3. “The Role of probiotics and prebiotics in the modulation of chronic diseases”. Washington Association for Food Protection (WAFFP) Annual Conference. Chelan, WA. September 2012.

4. “Probiotics and Prebiotics”. Promoting Better Health Symposium. Washington State University, School of Food Science, Pullman, WA. November 2012.

Honors and Awards

1. 2015 Mary Swartz Rose Young Investigator Award, American Society of Nutrition (ASN). For meritorious research in nutrition accomplished by within 10 years of postgraduate training.

2. 2015 Team Interdisciplinary CAHNRS Award. For significant contributions through an application of interdisciplinary scholarship in research, teaching, and/or extension.

3. 2015 Martin Luther King Distinguished Service Award, for increasing participation, persistence, achievement, and graduation of underrepresented minority students and women in the sciences, technology, engineering, math and pre-health disciplines.

4. PepsiCo Research Award (2011). For merits in the area of fruit and vegetable nutrition and health. 5. Postdoctoral Research Award, supported by Solae, LLC, ASN (2011). 6. Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists Research Award (2010). 7. Graduate Student Council Travel Scholarship. Texas A&M University (2006-2008). 8. Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables. 2nd place poster competition, Houston,

TX (2007). 9. Graduate Academic Excellence Award. Texas A&M University (2007). 10. Student Research Week. 3rd place oral competition Winner. Texas A&M University (2007). 11. Good Neighbor Scholarship. Texas Education Board (2005-2007). 12. Regents Graduate Fellowship. Texas A&M University (2004). 13. Fellowship for Specialization in “Technologies for water treatment and processes for re-use in

agriculture”. CINADCO, Israel (2001). 14. Fellowship for research in anaerobic biological wastewater treatments. Awarded by CIUF Belgium to

perform research in Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (1999).

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IV. TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Washington State University (2012-2015)

Instructor: Dairy Products (FS429/FS529, 3 credits), 100% responsibility Functional Foods and Health (FS510, 3 credits), 100% responsibility

Supervise: Dairy Products Laboratory (FS430/FS530, 1 credit). Academic Advising/Mentoring/Supervising:

M.S. Students

1 Rocio Carrion-Rabanal, FULBRIGHT Scholar (2013- 2014) 2 Shreeya Ravisankar (2013-2015) 3 Jialing Yuan (2013-2015) 4 Indira P. Mohanty (2014-2016)

Postdoctoral Fellows

5 Ilce Gabriela Medina, Ph.D. (2014-2015) 6 Dr. Luis Condezo-Hoyos, Ph.D. (2012-2013)

Visiting Scientists

7 Dr. Mohamed Hadi Nahaisi. Faculty from Department of Food Science, Agriculture Tripoli-Libya. (2013)

Visiting Scholars

8 Liezl M. Atienza. Ph.D. student in Human Nutrition. University of the Philippines Los Banos. (2014-2015)

9 Alejandra Mencía Guevara, MS. (2014-2015) 10 Diana Elizabeth Alcantara Zapata. (2013-2014)

Undergraduate Students

1 Alejandra Roa. WSU Team Mentoring Program (TMP) student and CAHNRS undergraduate intern (2014-2015)

2 Daniela Alejandra González. Intern student from National University of Tucumán (Tucumán – Argentina) (2014)

3 Kathleen Nemeth. Pre-Med student. University of Idaho (2014) 4 Andrea Dittmer. WSU CAHNRS Undergraduate intern (2014) 5 Justin T Sapwell. TMP scholar (2013) 6 Katherine Salazar. TMP scholar (2013) 7 Paulina Magdalena Pilla Tituaña. Intern student from Zamorano University,

Honduras (2013)

Ph.D. Graduate Committee Member

Thuy Nguyen, Ph.D. student (2013-2015) Geyang Wu, Ph.D. student (2013-2016) Mohamed Ziyania, Ph.D. student (2013-2016) Zachary Cartwright, Ph.D. student (2013-2016)

M.S. Graduate Committee Member

Trent Millin, MS. student (2013-2014)

Undergraduate Honor Thesis Committee Member

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Marissa Gill. Honors thesis, undergraduate student (2013)

Texas A&M University (2010-2011)

Guest lecturer: Special Topics in Phytochemicals and Pharmacometrics of Food Compounds. Department of Nutrition & Food Science. Topics: • Age degenerative diseases and plant botanicals (Spring 2011) • Clinical trials with novel dietary agents in cancer research (Spring 2010)

Mentoring: Visiting Scientists

Hercia S. Martino, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of the Department of Nutrition and Health Federal University of Vicosa, Viçosa. MG, Brazil. (2011-2012) Ivana Sedej, Ph.D. USDA Research Associate Exchange Borlaug Fellow from Serbia. (2011) Dr. Patricia Glorio-Paulet, Ph.D. USDA Faculty Exchange Borlaug Fellow from Perú. (2010) Daniela Rojas, M.S. USDA Faculty Exchange Borlaug Fellow from Perú. (2009)

Ph. D. Students

Twambo Hachibamba. Ph.D. Student from Africa sponsored by Cowpea Project - CRSP/USAID. Major in Food Science. (2011) Manoela Maciel Dos Santos Dias. Ph.D. Student sponsored by CNPQ, Brazil. Major in Food Science and Technology. (2011) Sunday Y. Simbo. Ph.D. student in Exercise Physiology. Texas A&M University. (2010-2012) Armando Del Follo. Ph.D. Student sponsored by CONACYT, Mexico. Major in Food Science and Technology. (2008-2011) Gabriela Angel-Morales. Ph.D. Student sponsored by CONACYT, Mexico. Major in Food Science and Technology. (2008-2011) Nivedita Banerjee. Ph.D. Student sponsored by the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center (VFIC). Major in Toxicology. (2010-2012) Michele C. Bertoldi. Ph.D. Student sponsored by CAPES, Brazil. Major in Food Science and Technology. (2008-2009)

M.S. Students

Shirley Arbizu. Student sponsored by the FULBRIGHT. Major in Food Science and Technology. Texas A&M University. (2011) Christina Cutting. Student sponsored by the National Mango Board. Major in Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University. (2011) Emily D. Townsley. Student sponsored by Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center (VFIC). Major in Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University. (2008-2010) Salvador Bertucci. Student sponsored by the Institute for Obesity Research and Program Evaluation. Major in Nutrition, Texas A&M University. (2008-2009)

Undergraduate Students

i. Intern students from Texas A&M University. Major in Nutrition and Food Science

a. Julia Nelson (2011)

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b. Benjamin Walker (2011) c. Mattew Feltmann (2011)

ii. Intern students from Zamorano University, Honduras. Major in Food Science and Technology.

a. Fatima Estefania Flores (2012) b. Michelle Stefanía Segovia Coronel (2011) c. Andres Guzman (2010) d. Carmen Maria Rodriguez (2009)

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina Lima, Perú. (1997 – 2003)

Instructor: Advanced Methods for Environmental Control (lecture and laboratory), 4 credits, graduate course (100% responsibility)

Milk Technology, 3 credits, laboratory, undergraduate course (100% responsibility) Food Microbiology, 3 credits, laboratory, undergraduate course (100% responsibility) Water Treatment, 3 credits, lecture and laboratory, undergraduate course (100% responsibility)

Mentoring/ Advising Food Engineer research thesis: i. Elizabeth Liguria. Research thesis: Optimization of pectinase production from

orange peel industrial waste ii. Romina Pedreschi. Research thesis: Fructooligosacharides from yacon

(Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp. Endl) as source of prebiotics

Universidad Nacional del Callao, Lima, Perú. (1994 –1997)

Instructor: Food Biochemistry, 3 credits, lecture, undergraduate course (100% responsibility) Food Technology, 3 credits, lecture, undergraduate course (100% responsibility) Food Processing Plants, Design and Engineering, 3 credits, lecture, undergraduate course (100% responsibility) Quality Assurance and Quality Control, 3 credits, lecture, undergraduate course (100% responsibility)

V. PROFESIONAL SERVICE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Departmental, College and University Service

2015 Member of Three Minute Thesis Committee. College of CAHNRS, WSU 2014 Reviewer of Hatch project presented by faculty from School of Food Science, University

of Idaho. 2014 Judge for the third annual Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

(SURCA), WSU. 2013 Member of faculty search committee for Assistant/Associate Natural Products Food

Science position at WSU. 2013 Member of faculty search committee for Associate Starch Chemist Food Science position

at University of Idaho. 2012-2015 Member of WSU-Creamery Management team, WSU 2012-2015 Member of SFS Creamery Scholarship Committee, WSU 2012-2015 Member of Graduate Student Curriculum Committee, School of Food Science, WSU

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International/National/Regional Professional Service

2015 Panel member of National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Function and Efficacy of Nutrients program, USDA. Evaluation and recommendation for funding of most meritorious proposals submitted to the program.

2015 Member of the Cherry Health and Nutrition Scientific Advisory Board. The California and Northwest cherry industries formed this committee to develop and execute a health research strategy for fresh sweet cherries.

2014-Date Member of the Western Dairy Center (WDC). This organization provides resources for educational training and technical service to the dairy industry.

2014-2015 Reviewer of abstracts submitted to Experimental Biology Annual Meetings, for the American Society for Nutrition.

2014 Judge for the poster competition of the “Dietary Bioactive Compounds RIS” and “Age and Chronic Disease RIS”. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

2009-Date Ad hoc reviewer

Advances in Medical Sciences PlosOne BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Carcinogenesis Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Industrial Crops and Products Plant Foods for Human Nutrition

2012-2014 Associate Editor: Journal of Food Processing & Beverages Associate Editor for Versita book publishing program in Food Science Warsaw, Poland

2011 Member of the scientific committee for the VIII Iberoamerican Congress in Food Engineering (CIBIA), Lima, Perú

2011 Mentor at the "Speed Mentoring Event”, sponsored by The Young Professionals Interest Group (YPIG) and the Student Interest Group (SIG). Experimental Biology Meeting, Washington D.C.

2011 Judge for the poster competition at the College of Veterinary Medicine Graduate Student Association (CVM-GSA) Symposium. Texas A&M

2011 Co-chair at the mini-symposium of Dietary Bioactive Compounds RIS: Bioavailability, metabolism and biomarkers of intake. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. Washington D.C.

2011-2012 Member of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Health Science Center Postdoc Organization at Texas A&M University, College Station/Temple, TX.

2010-2011 Judge for the Student Research Week at Texas A&M University. 2010-2012 Founder and leader of a weekly Journal Club involving graduate and undergraduate

students from the Nutrition and Food Science laboratories.

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2009 Co-chair at the mini-symposium of Dietary Bioactive Compounds RIS: Mechanisms of action and molecular targets. Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. New Orleans LA.

Community Outreach and Engagement

2015 Invited Speaker at the Team Mentoring Program meeting at WSU. “My Journey to Become a Ph.D. and Professor in Science”.

2010-2011 Outreach & Education, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders from regular English and English as a Second Language programs at Jones Elementary School, in Bryan ISD, and Rock Prairie Elementary school in College Station ISD. Delivering the message of growing healthy by eating smartly with “colorful fruits and vegetables”.

VI. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2008-Date American Society for Nutrition (ASN) 2012-Date American Heart Association 2010-2013 Society of Toxicology (SOT) 2010-2013 Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists (HOT) 2006-2008 Institute of Food Technologists

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

AND LIFE SCIENCES Department of Nutrition and Food Science

220K Centeq A Email: smtalcott@tamu.edu 1500 Research Parkway Phone: 979.458.1819 MS 2253 Fax: 979.458.3704 College Station, TX 77843-2253 Web: http://nfsc.tamu.edu

May 12, 2016

Dear Colleagues,

With this I would like to nominate Dr. Giuliana Noratto, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, NFSC to become an associate member of the graduate faculty for Food Science.

Dr. Noratto is a Research Assistant Professor of the Nutrition and Food Science Department. In her previous position, Dr. Noratto was an Assistant Professor at Washington State University (WSU), School of Food Science. Her research program focused on bioactive compounds in dairy products/by-products and botanicals with prebiotic effects for prevention of chronic/inflammatory diseases. Dr. Noratto served as chair, co-chair, and as a member of graduate student committees, and on the Graduate Student Curriculum Committee at WSU.

Dr. Noratto has been a panel member of National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Function and Efficacy of Nutrients program, USDA and member of the Cherry Health and Nutrition Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Noratto has a record of service as Ad hoc reviewer of scientific journals such as Advances in Medical Sciences, PlosOne, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, among others.

Currently, Dr. Noratto is investigating health benefits of food derived bioactive compounds (plant foods, milk and dairy products) that can reach the lower intestinal tract where they can change fecal bacteria populations and their metabolites to improve colon health and other obesity-related diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Her research involves the elucidation of biological mechanisms influenced by dietary interventions that change gut microbiota and their correlations with end point biomarkers for risk disease. Currently, Dr. Noratto is PI of three externally funded research projects.

Dr. Noratto fulfills the requirements outlined in the departmental bylaws for full membership:

a. PhD. Texas A&M University, Food Science and Technology

b. Graduate Advisor Committees

a. Twambo Hachibamba. Ph.D. Student from Africa sponsored by Cowpea Project - CRSP/USAID. Major in Food Science. (2011)

b. Manoela Maciel Dos Santos Dias. Ph.D. Student sponsored by CNPQ, Brazil. Major in Food Science and Technology. (2011)

c. Sunday Y. Simbo. Ph.D. student in Exercise Physiology. Texas A&M University. (2010-2012)

d. Armando Del Follo. Ph.D. Student sponsored by CONACYT, Mexico. Major in Food Science and Technology. (2008-2011)

c. Revereed Publications, primary author

a. Consumption of polyphenol-rich peach and plum juice prevents risk factors for obesity-related metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease in Zucker rats. G. Noratto, S. Hercia-. D. Martino, S. Simbo, D. Byrne, and S. U. Mertens-Talcott. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2015; Jun;26(6):633-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2014.12.014.

d. Employer and location: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Section 3.03 Graduate Faculty Member

A Graduate Faculty Member of the Department will have an appointment in this Department’s graduate faculty and be Ad loc’d to this or another department.

Section 4.04 Associate Graduate Faculty Member

An Associate Graduate Faculty Member can:

(A) After initial grandfathering period, new members will be elected by simple majority of the graduate members.

(B) Serve as a co-chair or member of a graduate student committee.

(C) Vote on any matter related exclusively to the graduate programs in the

Department.

(D) Serve on any Department graduate program committee(s). I feel that Dr. Noratto will be a valuable asset to our food science programs Please feel free to contact me with any further questions, Sincerely,

Susanne Mertens-Talcott, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor