Rosa Aznar Novella
Researcher
FOOD QUALITY AND PRESERVATION
Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos
Switzerland
Biography
I am Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Spanish Type Culture Collection at the University of Valencia. I obtained the Degree of Licencitaura in Biological Sciences in 1987 and the Degree of Doctor in Biological Sciences in 1991, with Extraordinary Prize (1992). In April 1991 I obtained the post of Assistant Professor of the University and I completed postdoctoral training in the Microbiology Department of the Technical University of Munich in 1992 and three months in 1994. In March 1996, after taking possession of the I was part of the IATA, within the Department of Biotechnology, where I lead the research line of "Molecular Taxonomy". My research trajectory has focused on the development and application of PCR techniques in the detection and identification of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses) covering aspects of food quality, safety and functionality.
Research Interest
FOOD QUALITY AND PRESERVATION
Publications
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ElizaquÃvel, P.; Pérez-Cataluña, A.; Yépez, A.; Aristimuño, C.; Jiménez, E.; Cocconcelli, P.S.; Vignolo, G.; Aznar, R. (2015) Pyrosequencing vs. culture-dependent approaches to analyze lactic acid bacteria associated to chicha, a traditional maize-based fermented beverage from Northwestern Argentina International journal of food microbiology vol. 198, págs. 9 - 18
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Virucidal effect of high power ultrasound combined with a chemical sanitizer containing peroxyacetic acid for water reconditioning in the fresh-cut industry Food Control vol. 52, págs. 126 - 131
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Fabra, M.J.; Castro-Mayorga, J.L.; Randazzo, W.; Lagar??J.M.; L??-Rubio, A.; Aznar, R.; S?hez, G. (2016) Efficacy of Cinnamaldehyde Against Enteric Viruses and Its Activity After Incorporation Into Biodegradable Multilayer Systems of Interest in Food Packaging Food and Environmental Virology vol. 8, nº 2, págs. 125 - 132
