Dr Maria Gomez Martin
Research Assistant
School of Health Sciences
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Maria Gomez Martin is a Dietitian and early career researcher in the School of Health Sciences at The University of Newcastle, Australia. She completed her Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in the University of Alfonso X "El Sabio", Madrid, Spain and her Master in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism in 2017 at the University of Barcelona, Spain.
Dr Gomez Martin obtained her PhD from the University of Oviedo (Spain) in December 2022. Her research explored how diet influences the establishment of the gut microbiota during the first 3 years of life. Since graduating, Dr Gomez Martin's research has been focused on precision and personalized nutrition. This involves examining the interplay between diet and the application of multi-omic technologies, such as the dietary metabolome
Keywords
- Dietary assessment
- Microbiota
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Precision and Personalised Nutrition
Languages
- Spanish (Mother)
- English (Fluent)
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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321099 | Nutrition and dietetics not elsewhere classified | 60 |
321003 | Nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition | 40 |
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/10/2019 - 16/12/2022 | Predoctoral Researcher FPU (University Teacher Training) | University of Oviedo Spain |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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21/12/2022 - 31/3/2023 | Postdoctoral researcher | The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) Spain |
1/12/2016 - 31/5/2017 |
Dietitian My role as a dietitian was to see a wide variety of patients seeking help with nutrition-related issues. |
Nutrition and Metabolism Unit- Clinic Spain |
1/7/2016 - 1/12/2016 |
Dietitian While working as a dietician at Fresenius, my responsibilities consisted of conducting nutritional assessments of patients admitted to gerontological centers, with the aim of improving their nutritional status. |
Fresenius Medical Care Spain, S.A. Spain |
Awards
Research Award
Year | Award |
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2024 |
Leadership excellence award Hunter Medical Research Institute- Food and Nutrition Research Program |
Invitations
Speaker
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2024 | Metabolite profiles in response to dietary interventions for management of blood pressure |
Teaching
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Nutrition labelling: do we know what we eat? University Program for Older Adults of the University of Oviedo The University of Oviedo offers a program designed for older individuals interested in exploring various topics. I was fortunate to lead the Nutrition course, delivering 13.5 h of practical instruction (Nutrition labelling: do we know what we eat?). |
Teacher | 14/9/2020 - 31/5/2021 |
GBIOLO01-0-011 |
Nutrition University of Oviedo As a trainee lecturer, my contract provided me with the opportunity to teach 14 hours of Nutrition practice for undergraduate Biology students during the academic year 2021-2022. |
Assistant | 13/9/2021 - 31/5/2022 |
GFISIO01-1-006 |
Human Physiology University of Oviedo As a trainee university lecturer, during the academic year 2020/2021, assistance to the teaching of 56 hours of theory. |
Assistant | 14/9/2020 - 31/5/2021 |
GFISIO01-1-006 |
Human Physiology University of Oviedo Thanks to my contract as a university teacher in training, I had the opportunity to provide 44 hours of practical training of Human Physiology to Physiotherapy students during the academic year 2021-2022 |
Assistant | 13/9/2021 - 31/5/2022 |
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Nutrition and health at different stages of life University Program for Older Adults of the University of Oviedo The University of Oviedo offers a program designed for older individuals interested in exploring various topics. I was fortunate to lead the Nutrition course, delivering 9 hours of theory (Nutrition and health at different stages of life). |
Teacher | 14/9/2020 - 31/5/2020 |
GFISIO01-1-006 |
Human Physiology University of Oviedo As a trainee university lecturer, during the academic year 2019/2020, assistance to the teaching of 60 hours of theory. |
Assistant | 9/9/2019 - 31/5/2020 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
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2022 |
Rios-Covián D, Nogacka AM, Saturio S, Gómez-Martín M, González S, De Los Reyes-Gavilán CG, et al., 'Chapter 11: Short-chain Fatty Acids and Human Nutrition', Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis 254-285 (2022) Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) are the main products of gut bacterial fermentation from carbohydrates but also proteins that escape small intestine digestion. These metabolites ar... [more] Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) are the main products of gut bacterial fermentation from carbohydrates but also proteins that escape small intestine digestion. These metabolites are a subset of free fatty acids which can present straight or branched-chain conformations and their role in the interplay between diet, gut microbiota and their impact on our health is an active field of research. SCFA play paramount roles in maintaining intestinal and immune homeostasis in the human body, regulate host energy homeostasis and very recently, they have been considered mediators in the microbiota-gut-brain axis crosstalk. SCFA are influenced both by the dietary components and via diet-mediated changes in microbiota composition; and a wealth of evidence recognizes that they have a major influence on host physiology although their molecular mechanisms of action have not been completely elucidated yet. In this chapter we cover the current evidence about SCFA production and the molecular mechanisms by which SCFA induce a wide range of nutritional and health benefits.
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Journal article (11 outputs)
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2023 |
Gonzalez C, Ruiz-Saavedra S, Gomez-Martin M, Zapico A, Lopez-Suarez P, Suarez A, et al., 'Immunometabolic Profile Associated with Progressive Damage of the Intestinal Mucosa in Adults Screened for Colorectal Cancer: Association with Diet', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 24 (2023) [C1]
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2022 |
Gomez-Martin M, Saturio S, Arboleya S, Herrero-Morin D, Calzon M, Lopez T, et al., 'Association between diet and fecal microbiota along the first year of life', FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 162 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Zapico A, Ruiz-Saavedra S, Gomez-Martin M, de los Reyes-Gavilan CG, Gonzalez S, 'Pilot Study for the Dietary Assessment of Xenobiotics Derived from Food Processing in an Adult Spanish Sample', FOODS, 11 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Zapico A, Arboleya S, Ruiz-Saavedra S, Gómez-Martín M, Salazar N, Nogacka AM, et al., 'Dietary xenobiotics, (poly)phenols and fibers: Exploring associations with gut microbiota in socially vulnerable individuals', Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 (2022) [C1] Objectives: Although xenobiotics derived from food processing may cause modifications in the composition of the gut microbiota (GM) evidence is scarce. The aim of this study is to... [more] Objectives: Although xenobiotics derived from food processing may cause modifications in the composition of the gut microbiota (GM) evidence is scarce. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of potential dietary carcinogens as heterocyclic amines (HAs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), nitrates, nitrites, nitroso compounds and acrylamide, in combination to fibers (poly)phenols on the GM composition in a group of materially deprived subjects. Study design: Transversal observational study in a sample of 19 subjects recipients of Red Cross food aid. Dietary information was recorded by means of 3 non-consecutive 24 h recalls. Questions focused on the type of cooking and the extent of cooking and roasting were included. Information on potential carcinogens was mainly obtained from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) and Computerized Heterocyclic Amines Resource for Research in Epidemiology of Disease (CHARRED) Carcinogen Databases. Microbial composition was determined by 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing in fecal samples. Results: Higher levels of Lachnospiraceae and Eggerthellaceae families were found in individuals consuming less than 50 ng/day of 2-amino-3,8 dimethylimidazo (4,5,f) quinoxaline (MeIQx) (considered as lower risk dose for colorectal adenoma) while those consuming more than 40 ng/day of 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo (4,5,b) pyridine (PhIP) (higher risk for colorectal adenoma) showed lower relative abundance of Muribaculaceae and greater presence of Streptococcaceae and Eubacterium coprostanoligenes group. Conclusion: The associations identified between diet and processing by-products on GM in this study could be used as potential targets for the designing of dietary interventions tailored to this collective.
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2022 |
Gomez-Martin M, Herrero-Morin D, Arboleya S, Gueimonde M, Gonzalez S, 'Early Life Nutrition and the Role of Complementary Feeding on Later Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Children up to 3 Years of Age', NUTRIENTS, 14 (2022) [C1]
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2021 |
Gomez-Martin M, Dominguez B, Gueimonde M, Gonzalez S, 'Identification of Nutritional Targets in Spanish Children Belonging to the LAyDI Cohort for the Development of Health Promotion Strategies in the First Two Years of Life', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Gomez-Martin M, Herrero-Morin D, Solis G, Suarez M, Fernandez N, Arboleya S, et al., 'Longitudinal Study Depicting Differences in Complementary Feeding and Anthropometric Parameters in Late Preterm Infants up to 2 Years of Age', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
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2020 |
Gonzalez S, Salazar N, Ruiz-Saavedra S, Gomez-Martin M, de los Reyes-Gavilan CG, Gueimonde M, 'Long-Term Coffee Consumption is Associated with Fecal Microbial Composition in Humans', NUTRIENTS, 12 (2020)
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2019 |
Gomez-Martin M, Arboleya S, Gueimonde M, Gonzalez S, 'Nutritional composition of processed baby foods targeted at infants from 0-12 months', JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS, 79 55-62 (2019)
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2019 |
Nogacka AM, Gomez-Martin M, Suarez A, Gonzalez-Bernardo O, de los Reyes-Gavilan CG, Gonzalez S, 'Xenobiotics Formed during Food Processing: Their Relation with the Intestinal Microbiota and Colorectal Cancer', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 20 (2019)
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2016 |
López MDMR, Gómez-Martín M, Rosado CI, 'Body Mass Index assessment of institutionalized aged people without cognitive impairment using clinical and nutritional factors', Revista Espanola de Nutricion Humana y Dietetica, 20 298-306 (2016) Introduction: Overweight and obesity are recognized mortality risk factors in the general population. The aim of the study was to analyse the phenotypic distribution of body mass ... [more] Introduction: Overweight and obesity are recognized mortality risk factors in the general population. The aim of the study was to analyse the phenotypic distribution of body mass index (BMI), and to identify the prevalence of malnutrition and clinical and nutritional factors related to BMI in autonomous institutionalized elders. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional and descriptive study in 104 institutionalized aged people (73% female, mean of age 86.4 [±6.2] years and time on institutionalization 25.7 [±21.7] months). Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA), anthropometric measures and laboratory parameters were used for nutritional assessment. Bioimpedance analysis (BIA-101; RJL-System) was used for body composition analysis. The sample was classified into BMI tertiles (Tn): T1= < 26.2kg/m2; T2=26.3-29.7kg/m2; and T3==29.8kg/m2. Results: The phenotypic distribution of BMI was: overweight 51% and, prevalence of obesity 29.8%. Mean of BMI: 28.3 (±4.6) kg/m2. Nutritional risk or malnutrition were 60.6% and 11.5%, respectively in the sample. The tertiles of BMI showed significant differences with: mid-arm muscle circumference, triceps-skinfold thickness, total body water (TBW) (all, p < 0.001). Subjects into T1 had significantly higher nutritional risk or malnutrition compared with T2 and T3 counterparts (p=0.015). Waist-circumference, calf-circumference (at least, p < 0.01), and TBW (p < 0.001) were independent predictors of BMI in the linear regression analysis (R2=0.52). Conclusions: Overweight and obesity measured by BMI is not an exclusion criterion of malnutrition in the geriatric population. Nutritional screening by MNA and the conjoint use of clinical-nutritional parameters are useful for identifying at nutritional risk or malnutrition. Further studies are needed to define the potential nutritional risk factors associated with BMI in autonomous institutionalized aged.
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 6 |
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Total funding | $123,206 |
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20193 grants / $120,639
University Teacher Training (FPU)$118,887
These grants are intended for research training in doctoral programmes in order to obtain a doctoral degree and the acquisition of university teaching skills in any area of scientific knowledge, which will facilitate the future incorporation of these people into the Spanish higher education and scientific research system.
Funding body: Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation
Funding body | Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation |
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Scheme | Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C3232 - International Govt - Other |
Category | 3232 |
UON | N |
Grants for the completion of doctoral theses modality B: Bridging grants for the award of competitive doctoral theses.$1,651
Funding body: University of Oviedo
Funding body | University of Oviedo |
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Scheme | University of Oviedo |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Not Known |
Category | UNKN |
UON | N |
Grant to attend scientific congresses and to present my research results$100
Funding body: Predoctoral grant for the presentation of papers at scientific congresses and meetings
Funding body | Predoctoral grant for the presentation of papers at scientific congresses and meetings |
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Scheme | Predoctoral grants |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20182 grants / $1,751
Grants for the completion of doctoral theses modality B: Bridging grants for the award of competitive doctoral theses$1,651
Funding body: University of Oviedo
Funding body | University of Oviedo |
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Scheme | University of Oviedo |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Not Known |
Category | UNKN |
UON | N |
Grants for the presentation of papers at scientific congresses and meetings$100
Funding body: Predoctoral grant for the presentation of papers at scientific congresses and meetings
Funding body | Predoctoral grant for the presentation of papers at scientific congresses and meetings |
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Scheme | Predoctoral grants |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20141 grants / $816
Mobility of students from higher education institutions in the framework of the Eramus+ Programme$816
Funding body: Erasmus Mundus
Funding body | Erasmus Mundus |
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Scheme | Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Dr Maria Gomez Martin
Position
Research Assistant
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Contact Details
maria.gomezmartin@newcastle.edu.au |