Montaña Cámara
Also known as: Cámara, M, Camara, M, Camara, Maria de la Montaña, Cámara Hurtado, M, Cámara, Mª M, M. Cámara Hurtado, MC Hurtado, MMC Hurtado, Montaña Cámara, María Montaña Cámara Hurtado, M.M.Cámara, Montaña Cámara Hurtado, Camara, Montana
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Menéndez Pelayo International University, Gobierno de Espana Ministerio de Educación Cultura y Deporte
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Food Science · Food and Agricultural Sciences · Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
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About
Montaña Cámara got a PhD in Pharmacy, Science, Technology and Food Analysis program, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain (UCM) in1992. She is currently Full University Professor (Nutrition and Food Science Area) at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at UCM. Teaching involvement in Pharmacy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Food Science and Technology Graduate Programs at UCM. Since 2013 she is co-chair of the Master in Food Safety, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain)
Director of 21 doctoral theses (4 as the only director), 7 with a European Doctorate Mention and 3 with an Extraordinary Doctorate Award.
Research external evaluation: Research evaluation / Sexenios de Investigación: 5 (2000, 2006, 2012, 2018, 2024). Technology transfer evaluation /Sexenios de Transferencia: 1 (1998-2008).
Montaña Cámara is Director of the UCM research group: ALIMNOVA-New foods: scientific, technological and social aspects, since 2008. Our vision of food covers the study of scientific aspects (its analytical composition and beneficial properties), technological (the influence of production methods) and social aspects (its regulations, consumption habits, social perception). This is a consolidated and funded group (UCM; National R&D&I Plan; FECYT; University-Business Agreements) including 14 stable members belonging to different institutions. The group is part of the Moncloa Campus of Excellence and belongs to the clusters: Agri-food and Health; and Innovative Medicine.
Employment
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Complutense University of Madrid Professor / Catedrática2019 - Present
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Menéndez Pelayo International University Vicerrectora Extensión Universitaria, Enseñanzas del Español y otras lenguas2015 - 2019
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Menéndez Pelayo International University Directora Cursos para extranjeros2013 - 2015
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid Profesor Titular Universidad1999 - 2019
Education
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Gobierno de Espana Ministerio de Educación Cultura y Deporte Farmacéutico Especialista en Análisis y Control de Alimentos Medicamentos y Drogas? - 2002
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid Doctor en Farmacia. Programa Ciencia y Tecnología de los alimentos.? - 1992
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid Licenciada en Farmacia. Orientación Sanitaria? - 1987
Projects & Funding
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Agrodiversity, health and sustainability: generation and transfer of knowledge. Fundación Sabor y Salud2024 - 2026
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Posnormal cultures of science and technology: perception and regulation. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación2022 - 2026
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Consortium Science4SafeFood. Support to EFSA in the Risk Assessment of Food Enzymes, Food Additives, Food Flavourings and Feed Additives. EFSA2022 - 2025
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Wild edible fruits as a novel source of natural dyes. extracts development and aplication in children´s food Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación2020 - 2025
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Knowledge transfer and scientific communication about vegetables and health. Fundación Sabor y Salud2020 - 2024
Publications (193)
- Consumption and knowledge of protein supplements in the Spanish adult population: A cross-sectional survey-based study Save
- Potential synergistic influence of magnesium and vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure reduction: a narrative review Save
- Incorporation of wild fruits extract colorant ingredient as culinary innovation in flavouring jellies. Technological validation, characterization and stability study Save
- Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds in Peruvian Pacay (Inga feuilleei D.C.) Save
- A critical review of synthetic novel foods within the European regulation: proposed classification, toxicological concerns and potential health claims Save
- New Functional Extruded Products Based on Corn and Lentil Flour Formulated with Winemaking By-Products Save
- New Gluten-Free Extruded Snack-Type Products Based on Rice and Chickpea and Fortified with Passion Fruit Skin: Extrusion Cooking Effect on Phenolic Composition, Non-Nutritional Factors, and Antioxidant Properties Save
- Wild Myrtus communis L. Fruit By-Product as a Promising Source of a New Natural Food Colourant: Optimization of the Extraction Process and Chemical Characterization Save
- Harnessing Edible Wild Fruits: Sustainability and Health Aspects Save
- Natural Food Colorant Obtained from Wild Berberis vulgaris L. by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction: Optimization and Characterization Save
- A Rapid and Simple UHPLC- DAD Method for Individual Anthocyanin Analysis: Optimization and Validation for Wild Mediterranean Berries and Fruit Samples Save
- Safety of frozen, dried and powder forms of house crickets (Acheta domesticus) as a novel food pursuant Save
- Creatine and improvement in cognitive function: Evaluation of a health claim pursuant to article 13(5) of regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Save
- Guidance for establishing and applying tolerable upper intake levels for vitamins and essential minerals Save
- Safety of Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) oil as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 Save
- A Comparative Analysis of Folate and Mineral Contents in Freshly Squeezed and Commercial 100% Orange Juices Available in Europe Save
- Enhancement of Corn Flour with Carob Bean for Innovative Gluten-Free Extruded Products Save
- Safety of an extension of use of oil from Schizochytrium limacinum (strain FCC‐3204) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 Save
- A CHAIN SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO IMPROVE FOOD HABITS IN CHILDREN AND THE YOUNG POPULATION Save
- Comparison of vitamin C and flavanones between freshly squeezed orange juices and commercial 100% orange juices from four European countries Save