PROJECT TITLE |
COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS |
PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR |
PROJECT STATUS |
Final Report
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| 'An in-depth investigation of Irish consumer and industry acceptability of novel food technologies'. |
TAFRC, UCC, DIT |
Dr. Maeve Henchion, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| 7500 Fast Real Time PCR System |
DCU |
Dr Anne Parle-McDermott, School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9. |
Equipment in place |
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| A combined bioinformatic, molecular and biochemical approach to the identification and analysis of antimicrobial peptides in hen eggs. |
UCD, TCD |
Dr.Cliona O'Farrelly,Education and Research Centre,St. Vincents University Hospital,Dublin 4. |
Complete |
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| A rapid robust DNA assay for detecting prohibited animal materials in feedstuffs. |
TCD |
Mr.Dan Bradley, Dept of Genetics, Smurfit Institute, Trinity College Dublin 2 |
Complete |
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| A risk assessment on verocytotoxigenic E coli (including E coli 0157:H7) in processed beef products. |
Teagasc AFRC , UCD |
Dr.G.Duffy,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Active and intelligent packaging systems for extended shelf-life of soft/semi-soft farm cheeses. |
UCC |
Jorge Oliveira, Dept of Process and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Cork |
Complete |
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| Active packaging systems for enhanced quality safety and shelf life of exported fresh beef retail cuts packed in Ireland. |
Teagasc AFRC , UCD |
Dr.P.Allen,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Adapting the Danish 'food related lifestyle consumer model' (FRL) for market segmentation and predicting consumer trends on markets for prepared consumer foods in Ireland. |
TAFRC, UCC, BORD BIA |
Mr.C.Cowan,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Advanced systems for the rapid detection of anti-parasitic drugs in food. |
DCU, TAFRC |
Dr Martin Danaher, Food Safety Department, The National Food Centre, Ashtown Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Agri-Food Foresight: forward looking analysis with economic models. |
TCD |
P.W.Kelly,Rural Economy Research Centre,Teagasc,19 Sandymount Avenue,Dublin 4. |
Complete |
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| Analysis of gene and protein expression for the measurement of beef quality. |
TAFRC, UCD, NUIG |
Dr. Annemarie Mullen, Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Dunsinea, Castleknock, Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Analysis of the Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance food consumption database for issues relating to food safety and nutrition. |
TCD, UCC |
Professor M.J.Gibney,Unit of Nutrition and Dietetics,Department of Clinical Medicine,Trinity College Medical School, St.James Hospital, Dublin 8. |
Complete |
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| Analysis of the myofibrillar and connective tissue components of meat tenderness and their interaction with post slaughter interventions. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr. Anne Maria Mullen, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Anti-microbial agents (bacteriophage and bacteriocins) for control of verocytotovigenic E. coli at key stages in the beef chain |
Teagasc AFRC, MFRC |
Dr. Geraldine Duffy, The National Food Centre, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15, Ireland |
Ongoing |
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| Antimicrobial peptide preventing beer spoilage with nutraceutic potential |
TCD, UCC |
Dr. Ursula Bond,Moyne Institute of Preventative Medicine, Dept. of Microbiology,Trinity College,Dublin 2 |
Ongoing |
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| Antioxidant status in minimally and fully processed fruits, vegetables and their products:technology optimisation to minimise losses. |
Teagasc AFRC, UL |
Professor David O'Beirne, Dept of Life Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick. |
Ongoing |
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| Application and further development of non-destructive oxygen sensing technology within the Irish food and food packaging industry. |
UCC |
Dr.Joe Kerry,Department of Food Science and Technology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
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| Assessment of a novel real-time PCR test for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in foods |
NUIG |
Dr. Majella Maher,The National Diagnostics Centre National University of Galway Galway |
Complete |
FINAL REPORT |
| Assessment of DNA markers for meat quality traits in Irish beef and pork. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr. Anne Marie Mullen, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Automated diagnostic tests for foodborne pathogens. |
AFRC,NUIG |
Dr.G.Duffy,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| BACSAFE: elimination of foodborne pathogens using bacteriocins. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr.Colin Hill,Department of Microbiology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
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| BACTOOL: Bacteriocins as biological tools for food improvement |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr.Paul Ross,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Beverages to promote optimum skeletal joint function. |
UCD |
Dr.Dolores O¿Riordan,Department of Food Science,University College Dublin,Belfield,Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
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| BIA-SLAN: Bioactive Ingredients from Algal Sources - novel Antimicrobial tools to limit Campylobacter infection of poultry |
NUIG, Athlone IT |
Dr. Cyril Carroll,NUI Galway, University Road, Galway |
Ongoing |
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| BioA-Lac: Bioactive protein complexes in bovine milk |
TMFRC, TCD, UCC |
Dr André Brodkorb, Moorepark Food Research Centre, Teagasc, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Bioavailability of health promoting ingredients from functional meat products : cost effective in vitro assessment. |
UCC |
Dr.Nora M.O'Brien, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
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| BIOCONTROL: bioactive ingredients for the control of undesirable bacteria in ready-to-eat foods. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Professor Colin Hill, Microbiology Dept, University College Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
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| Biodiversity of cheese microflora and its role in cheese flavour development. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr.Tom Beresford,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Bio-Functional Engineering (BFE) facility |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr. Mark Fenelon,Teagasc, Moorepark Food Research Center, Moorepark Fermoy Co. Cork |
Equipment in place |
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| Biomarkers to Authenticate Irish Grass-fed Beef |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr. Frank Monahan, Room 3.43, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine,Agriculture and Science Ctr., U.C.D, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
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| Biosensitives Advanced Stabilisation (BAS) |
UCC, TMFRC |
Prof. Yrjo Roos |
Ongoing |
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| Characterisation of creaminess perception in multiphase food emulsions by dynamic microstructural and reheological analyses |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr. Mark Auty, Food Processing and Functionality Dept., Moorepark Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Cheese efficiency. |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.T.Guinee,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| CLA in dairy functional foods. |
DCU, TMFRC |
Dr.Catherine Stanton,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Communication and exploitation of the results of FIRM and other publicly funded food research to the Irish food industry. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Dr.Ronan Gormley, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15. |
Ongoing |
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| Communication, exploitation and support of technology transfer opportunities from FIRM research information/outputs to industry and other stakeholders |
TMFRC, UCC |
Derbhile Timon,Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Complete genetic makeup of lactobacillus helveticus DPC 4571: A strain for improved cheese flavour. |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.Paul Ross,Teagasc, Dairy Products Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Conjugated linolecic acid: evaluation of health benefits in humans. |
TCD, UCC |
Professor Kevin Cashman,Nutritional Sciences,Department of Food Science and Technology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
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| Consumer orientated development of new functional drinks:meal replacements and supplements. |
UCC, UCD |
Dr.James Lyng, Department of Food Science, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Complete |
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| Contribution of stress responses to the virulence potential of listeria monocytogenes in Irish foods. |
UCC, UL |
Dr.Colin Hill,Microbiology Department,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
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| Control of blown pack spoilage in vacuum packaged beef. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.Declan Bolton, Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Controlling aggregation of food protein particles |
Teagasc MFRC, UCD |
Dr. Brendan O Kennedy, Teagasc, Moorepark Fermoy Co. Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Defining the critical limits for the use of chilling as a critical control point in a beef HACCP plan. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr.James Sheridan,Teagasc,The National FoodCentre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Detection and surveillance of Enterobacter sakazakii along the infant formula food chain. |
Teagasc AFRC, MFRC, UCD |
Professor Seamus Fanning, Center for Food Safety, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
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| Detection and survival of Mycobacterium avium subsp Paratuberculosis. (M. ptb). |
CVRL, NUIG, TMFRC, UCC |
Ms Majella Maher,The National Diagnostics Centre,National University of Ireland,Galway. |
Complete |
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| Developing a stakeholders guide on the vunerability of food and feed chains to dangerous agents and substances. |
UCD |
Professor Shane Ward, Biosystems Engineering, University College Dublin, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 |
Ongoing |
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| Developing novel convenient meat based products by application of High Pressure Processing (HPMeat) |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Dr. Tony Kenny,Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Developing sous vide/freezing systems for ready meals. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC, UL |
Dr.R.Gormley,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Development of a novel bioactive for reducing insidence of Mycobacterium avium paratubercolosis (MAP) |
CIT |
Dr. Aiden Coffey, Dept. of Biological Sciences,Cork Institute of Technology,Bishopstown, Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Development and evaluation of sensitive methods for the detection of human food borne viruses (NLV's and Astrovirus) in human and farm animal foods and faeces. |
UCC, UCD |
Dr.John Morgan,Department of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork. |
Complete |
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| Development and optimisation of a high-intesnity pulsed electric field system for the treatment of heat-sensitive drinks and liquid feeds destined for high-risk patients in the healthcare environment |
Athlone IT |
Dr. Paul Tomkins,Athlone Institute of Technology,Dublin Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
Ongoing |
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| Development of a new generation of fermented (non alcoholic) functional cereal beverages produced with a flexible industrial fermentation system. |
UCC |
Dr.Jorge Oliveria, Dept of process and chemical engineering, University College Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
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| Development of a Novel Non-Contact and Rapid Computer Vision System for Quality Evaluation and Control of Pre-Sliced Cooked Ham |
UCD, Teagasc AFRC |
Professor Da-Wen Sun,School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine,U.C.D., Earlsfort Tce., Dublin2 |
Ongoing |
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| Development of a protocol for biometric based animal tracking and tracing (Bio Track). |
UCD |
Professor Shane Ward, Biosystems Engineering, University College Dublin, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 |
Ongoing |
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| Development of a technique to determine the influence of aerial contamination on beef, pork and lamb carcases during slaughter. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.Declan Bolton, Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Development of a technology commercialisation toolbox for publicly funded food research. |
DIT, TAFRC |
Dr. Maeve Henchion, The National Food Centre, Teagasc, Dunsinea, Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Development of biodegradable chewing gum based on cereal proteins |
UCC |
Dr. Elke Arendt,Dept. of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Development of cheese syneresis control technology for improved product consistency. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCD |
Dr. Colm O'Donnell, Dept of Agriculture and Food, Engineering, UCD, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 |
Ongoing |
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| Development of food consumption databases for risk asessment of food borne chemicals, packaging materials and food fortification in Irish children and adolescents. |
TCD, UCC |
Professor Albert Flynn, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
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| Development of food ingredients for modulation of glycaemia |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr. Mark Fenelon,Teagasc, Moorepark Fermoy Co. Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Development of functional foods with waste/by-products of fruit, vegtable, fish processing |
DIT, NUIG, TCD, TAFRC |
Dr. Nigel Brunton,Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Development of gluten free cereal based convenience foods. |
Teagasc AFRC , UCC |
Dr.Elke Arendt,Department of Food Science and Food Technology and Nutrition,UCC,Cork. |
Complete |
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| Development of healthier meats and meat products. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Dr. Joe Kerry, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
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| Development of healthy spreads enriched with beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and low in trans fatty acids |
UL, Teagasc MFRC |
Dr. Deirdre Ni Eadhin,Food Science Research Centre, Department of Life Sciences University of Limerick Limerick |
Ongoing |
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| Development of highly functional cheese sauce incorporating novel-enzyme modified cheese |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.K.Kilcawley, Teagasc, Dairy Products Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Development of ingredient technology for a healthy flavoursome snack food. |
UCD |
Dr.Dolores O¿Riordan,Department of Food Science,University College Dublin,Belfield,Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
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| Development of innovative raw and cooked cured meat products with enhanced profitibility, quality and safety. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Dr.T.A.Kenny,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Development of low sodium solutions for the snack food sector |
UCD |
Dr. Elaine Duggan,School ofAgriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture and Food Science Centre, U.C.D., Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
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| Development of Modified Atmoshphere and Humidity Packaging for fresh and fresh-cut mushrooms. |
UCC, UL |
Professor Fernanda A.R. Oliveira, Dept of Processing and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Cork. |
Complete |
FINAL REPORT |
| Development of novel beverages as pharmacological delivery systems for over-the-counter medicines. |
UCC, UCD |
Dr.Jean-Christophe Jacquier, Department of Food Science,University College Dublin,Belfield,Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
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| Development of novel functional ingredients for use in the manufacture of convenience type meat / food systems. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Professor Joe Buckley,Food Technology Department,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
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| Development of organic breads and confectionery. |
TAFRC, UCD, DIT |
Ms Eimear Gallagher,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Development of PCR assays to detect and characterise salmonella isolates from milk, cheese and meat products by utilizing and integrated genomics approach |
CIT, UCC |
Dr.F.Jerry Reen, Department of Microbiology, UCC, Cork. |
Complete |
FINAL REPORT |
| Development of rapid fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) methods for sumultaneous detection of multiple food spoilage and pathogenic microrganisms throughout the food chain |
UL |
Dr. Martin Wilkinson, Dept of Life Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick. |
Ongoing |
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| Development of rapid nucleic acid based methods and demonstration of equivalence with cultural techniques for assessing compliance with forthcoming EU microbiological criteria for fresh meat carcasses. |
NUIG, TAFRC, UCC, UCD |
Dr. Geraldine Duffy, The National Food Centre, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15, Ireland |
Complete |
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| Development of very tender and extremely juicy large cooked meat joints. |
UCD |
Dr.Da-Wen Sun, Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, UCD, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. |
Complete |
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| Diet the large bowel microflora and metabolomic profiling of healthy human subjects |
UCC,UCD |
Professor M.J.Gibney, Room 302A, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science Centre, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, College of Life Sciences, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
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| Discovery and Application of Novel Bioactive Substances from Marine Sponges for the control of Major Food Pathogens |
UCC |
Prof Alan Dobson |
Ongoing |
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| Dissemination and exploitation of results from the "Food Institutional Research Measure" to the Irish Food Industry. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr.W.Donnelly,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Eating quality and consumer perception of organic and conventially reared muscle foods. |
UCC |
Dr.Colm Delahunty,Department of Food Science,Technology,and Nutrition,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
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| Edible films and coatings for foods. |
UCC, UCD |
Mr.Michael O¿Sullivan,Department of Food Science,University College Dublin,Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Complete |
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| Efficacy of ozone and ultrasound for retention of quality and microbial reduction in fruit juice |
DIT, UCD |
Dr. P J Cullen,School of Food Science And Environmental Health,DIT, Marlborough St. Dublin 1 |
Ongoing |
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| Efficacy of vitamin D as a functional food ingredient for disease prevention during the life cycle |
UCC |
Dr. Mairead Kiely,Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences University College Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Efficient cooling of ready meals and ready meal componentsto improve safety quality and competitiveness. |
Teagasc AFRC , UCD |
Dr.Da-Wen Sun,Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering,UCD,Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. |
Complete |
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| Eldermet: Gut Microbiota as an indicator and agent of nutritional health in elderly irish subjects |
UCC, MFRC |
Dr Paul O Toole, Dept. Microbiology & Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre Rm 447 Food Science Bldg. University College Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Electroheat applications for meat processing: ohmic pasteurisation and radio frequency defrosting of meat and meat products. |
UCD |
Dr. James Lyng, Dept of Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
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| Emergence of pathogens with resistance to biocides in use in the food industry |
TAFRC, UCD |
Dr Kaye Burgess, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Enhanced traceability of the poultry meat chain using biometrics and e-tracking technology (Avian Bio Track) |
UCD |
Professor Shane Ward,Biosystems Engineering,UCD,Earlsfort Tce,Dublin 2 |
Ongoing |
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| Enhancing healthiness, shelf life and flavour of Irish fresh packaged beef. |
Teagasc AFRC , UCC |
Dr.D.Troy,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Establishment of functionality and processability of individual muscles from Irish beef carcasses towards development of convenience type beef products from forequarter and some hindquarter beef. |
Teagasc AFRC , UCC |
Dr.T.A.Kenny,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Evaluating the potential of Ohmic and radio frequency heating technologies for the production of high quality meat based consumer foods. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr.James Lyng, Department of Food Science, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Complete |
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| Evaluation and application of lactic acid bacteria to improve the quality and safety of the malting and brewing process. |
UCC |
Dr.Elke Arendt,Department of Food Science and Food Technology and Nutrition,UCC,Cork. |
Complete |
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| Exploitation of advances in spray atomisation and agglomeration technologies for the development of novel ingredients for automated beverage vending. |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr P.M. Kelly, Teagasc, Dairy Products Research, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Exploitation of cheese flora for flavour diversity and functionality (FloFlaFun) |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Tom Beresford, Dairy Products Research Center, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Exploitation of Food-Grade Microbial Extracellular Polysaccaridies as Dual-Function Food-Ingredients |
CIT, UCC |
Dr. Aiden Coffey, Dept. of Biological Sciences,Cork Institute of Technology,Bishopstown, Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Exploitation of microbial enzyments from uncultured microbes for the indigenous Irish food industy:Meta-enzymes project |
UCC |
Dr. Julain R. Marchesi,Dept of Microbiology,University College Cork,College Rd., Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Exploring the potential of potato peel waste as a source of phytopharmaceuticals, bio-active peptides and as a control measure for potato nematodes |
TAFRC, UCC |
Dr. Nigel Brunton, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Flavour and nutraceutically fortified foods enhanced by modified polysaccharide microgels containing targeted and controlled release materials. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCD |
Dr.Jean-Christophe Jacquier, Department of Food Science,University College Dublin,Belfield,Dublin 4. |
Complete |
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| Food prices in Ireland. |
UCC |
Dr.Alan Collins, Department of Food Business and Development, UCC, Cork. |
Ongoing |
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| Fractionation of whey proteins using novel membrane filtration processes and characterisation of their functionality in model and food systems. |
Teagasc AFRC, TMFRC, UCC |
Dr.R.Mehra,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Functional beverages based on proteolysis of whey. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr.C.Staunton, Teagasc, Dairy Products Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| Functional Beverages containing health promoting prebiotic milk oligosaccharides |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.R.Mehra,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Ongoing |
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| Functional immunogenomics in the chicken: relevance to campylobacter jenuni infection. |
TCD, UCD |
Professor Cliona O'Farrelly, Professor of Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Biology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2. |
Ongoing |
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| Functional properties of beta glucan from oats, barley and seaweed |
UCC, AFRC, CIT, UCD |
Dr. Elke Arendt,Dept. of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Functionality of dairy ingredients in chocolate. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr.M.K.Keogh,Teagasc,Dairy Products ResearchCentre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
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| FUNLAC: Lacticin-based ingredients for biopreservative and functional food applications. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Sheila Morgan, Teagasc, Moorepark Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Generation and characterisation of novel functional and bioactive casein hydrolysates |
UL, UCC Galway-Mayo IT |
Professor Richard Fitzgerald,Life Sciences Department University of Limerick Limerick |
Ongoing |
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| Generation and characterisation of novel health enhancing ingredients from brewers¿ spent grain. |
UL, UCC |
Prof R. J. (Dick) Fitzgerald, Life Sciences Department University of Limerick Limerick |
Ongoing |
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| Genetics of healty eating - fruit and vegetable intake in children |
UCD |
Dr. Eileen Gibney,School ofAgriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture and Food Science Centre, U.C.D., Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
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| Genomics of gram negative foods poisoning bacteria of animal origin. |
UCD |
Professing Seamus Fanning, Center for Food Safety,School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre,UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
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| Gut microbiota as an indicator and agent of nutritional health in elderly Irish subjects. |
UCC, MFRC |
Dr. Paul O'Toole, Dept. Microbiology & Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre Rm 447 Food Science Bldg. University College Cork |
Ongoing |
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| HACCP implementation in Irish beef abattoirs |
TAFRC, FSAI |
Dr.Declan J.Bolton,Food Safety Department,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock, Dublin 15. |
Complete |
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| Healthy cereal-based snacks for the elderly |
TAFRC, UCC |
Dr. Eimear Gallagher, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Healthy cereal-based snacks from byproducts of the milling, malting, brewing and cider industriesS |
TAFRC, UCC, UCD, DIT |
Dr. Eimear Gallagher, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| Healthy fatty acid-enriched fresh beef: implications for shelf-life, flavour and the health of the consumer. |
TCD, TAFRC, UCD |
A.P. Moloney, Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
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| HEART FRIENDLY FOODS: Identification and exploitation of food components linked to heart health |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Catherine Staunton,Teagasc, Moorepark Fermoy Co. Cork |
Ongoing |
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| Hemicellulase treatment of flour: a route to innovative bakery products. |
NUIG, TAFRC |
Dr.Gerard Downey,Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Dunsinea, Castleknock, Dublin 15. |
Complete |
|
| High pressure processing application for dairy products. |
Teagasc MFRC , UCC |
Dr. Alan Kelly,Department of Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition,UCC,Cork. |
Complete |
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| High Resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.Nigel Brunton, Ashtown Food Research Center, Ashtown, Dublin 15. |
Equipment in place |
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| High Resolution spectrometer coupled to nano-LC |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.Martin Danaher, Ashtown Food Research Center, Ashtown, Dublin 15. |
Equipment in place |
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| High Throughput Gravimetric Vapour Sorption Analyser |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.Tim Guinee, Moorepark Food Research Center, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.Cork. |
Equipment in place |
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| Hyperspectral imaging system for the non destructive assessment of mushroom quality |
DIT, AFRC, UCD |
Dr. Jesus Maria Frias Celayeta,School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Faculty of Tourism and Food,Dublin Institute of Technology,Cathal Brugha St., Dublin 1 |
Ongoing |
|
| Identification and molecular characterisation of genes influencing Irish pork meat quality |
NUIG, TAFRC, UCD |
Dr. Grace Davey,National Diagnostics Centre, National University of Ireland Galway |
Ongoing |
|
| Identification of genes responsible for natural host resistance to Campylobacter colonisation - tools to identify and breed genetically resistant chickens |
TCD, UCD |
Dr. Kieran Meade,2nd Floor,Education and Research St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park,Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
|
| Impact assessment of PSE on pigmeat quality from Irish factories and development of new technologies for the rapid determination of this condition following slaughter. |
DCU, TAFRC,MFRC,UCC |
Dr.Joe Kerry,Department of Food Science and Technology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Impact of sheep genotype and TSE strain type on development and diagnosis of TSE in sheep: will genetic selection for resistance eliminate PrPsc. |
DCU, UCD |
Dr.Torres Sweeney,Department of Animal Husbandry and Production,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. |
Complete |
|
| Improvement in safety and shelf life of minimally processed foods by plant essential oils and anti-microbial peptides |
DIT, LIT, UL |
Dr. Paula Bourke, School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Faculty of Tourism and Food, DIT, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1. |
Ongoing |
|
| Improving the safety of beef and beef products for the consumer in production and processing. |
Teagasc AFRC |
D Troy, The National Food Centre, Ashtown Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Innovative processes in malting and brewing |
UCC |
Dr. John Morrissey,Department of Microbiology, University College Cork Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| In-situ starch modifications in food formulations using protein. |
TMFRC, UCC |
Dr. Sinead Fitzsimons |
Ongoing |
|
| Integrated Irish phyto food network, tracing phytochemical from farm to fork. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr. Nigel Brunton,Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Integrated minimal processing and packaging solutions for optimisation of sensory quality of ready-to-use fruits and vegetables. |
UCC, UL |
Professor David O¿Beirne,Department of Life Sciences,University of Limerick,Limerick. |
Complete |
|
| Interaction of gene expression pathways, breed and diet on the nutritive and flavour aspects of pigmeat. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr. Anne Marie Mullen, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Investigating the molecular basis of cross-protection from stresses in food of spoilage and pathogenic microbes |
NUIG, UCC |
Dr. John Morrissey,Department of Microbiology, University College Cork Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Investigation of ¿buttermilk¿ fat globule membrane composition its enrichment using novel technologies and adaptation as a modern functional beverage |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.P.M.Kelly, Dairy Produce Research Center, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| Investigation of a novel biotechnological approach to the removal of phosphates and nitrates from Irish food industry waste water |
UCC |
Dr. Niall O'Leary,Room 428,Microbiology Dept., U.C.C., Cork, |
Ongoing |
|
| Investigation of factors affecting salmonella control programmes in pork. |
NUIG, UCD, CVRL |
Nola Leonard,Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UCD,Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Complete |
|
| Investigation of stickiness of milk powder for the purpose of improved process control in milk powder manufacture |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Donal O'Callaghan,Teagasc, Mooorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Investigation of the modes of transmission of thermophillic campylobacter in commercially produced broiler flocks and strategies for their prevention and control. |
UCD, NUIG |
Dr.Cyril Carroll,Department of Microbiolofy,National University of Ireland,Galway. |
Complete |
|
| Investigations to establish the emergence of a new cytotoxic pathogen associated with cattle in Ireland |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr.Declan Bolton, Food Safety Department, Ashtown Food Research Center, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Isolation and characterisation of antifungal compounds from lactic acid bacteria and their application as natural preservatives in food and beverages |
UCC, CIT |
Dr. Elke Arendt, Department of Food Science and Food Technology and Nutrition,UCC,Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| Isolation and characterisation of network forming enzymes and their application to improve the nutritional value and overall quality of cereal products |
NUIG,UCC |
Dr. Elke Arendt,Dept. of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Isolation and molecular characterisation of Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis in Ireland |
CCC,CIT,UCC |
Dr. Aidan Coffey,Dept. of Biological Sciences,Cork Institute of Technology,Bishopstown, Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Manufacture, application and assessment of packaging materials containing novel nanoparticle technology in conventional food packaging systems in terms of product composition, quality, sensory, safety and shelf-life stability (NANOPACK) |
UCC, UCD |
Dr. Joe P Kerry, Department of Food Science and Technology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| MAPSAFE:Bioprotectants to control the emerging foodborne pathogen Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) |
UCC |
Dr. Paul Cotter, Microbiology Dept., University College Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Marine Functional Food Research Initiative |
TAFRC, UCC, UL, NUIG, UCD, MFRC, UUJ |
Declan Troy, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Meat & related products as novel sources of 25-hydroxyvitamin D - a novel food-based bioactive with multiple health benefits |
UCC |
Prof. Kevin Cashman |
Ongoing |
|
| Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in pigs: investigation of an emerging pathogen of public health significance |
UCD |
Dr. Nola Leonard, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UCD,Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
|
| Microbial Quantative Risk assessment of network Ireland |
UCD |
Dr. Francis Butler,UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. |
Ongoing |
|
| MILK0BAR: applications of high pressure for enhanced processing, safety and functionality of dairy products. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Alan Kelly, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| Modifications to existing research facilities. |
UCC |
Professor Charles Daly,Faculty of Food Science and Technology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Molecular approaches to protect Irish consumers from exposure to Mycotoxins from foods and animal feed sources |
UCC, UCD |
Dr. Alan Dobson, Microbilogy Dept. and Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork,Lee Road ,Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in food. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Dr.Michael O'Keeffe, Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Dunsinea, Castleknock, Dublin 15. |
Complete |
|
| Nano Fibrillar milk protein assemblies as precursors to novel food structures |
Teagasc MFRC, UL |
Dr. Mark Auty, Food Processing and Functionality Dept., Moorepark Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| National Food Consumption databases for food safety and nutrition |
UCC, UCD, TAFRC, UU |
Prof Albert Flynn, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| National Food Imaging Centre |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.Mark Auty,Teagasc, Moorepark Food Research Center, Moorepark Fermoy Co. Cork |
Equipment in place |
|
| National Food Residue Database |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr. Michael O Keefe,Ashtown Food Research Centre,Teagasc,Dunsinea, Ashtown , Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| National food residue database. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.M.O'Keeffe,Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Dunsinea, Castleknock, Dublin 15. |
Complete |
|
| National inter-institutional graduate training programme in skills development for careers in the food sector. |
UCC, UCD |
Prof Michael Gibney, Professor of Food and Health, Agriculture and Food Center, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
|
| National nutritional phenotype database |
UCD, UCC, TCD, UU |
Prof Michael Gibney, Professor of Food and Health, Agriculture and Food Center, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
|
| Natural Ingredient Cheese Solutions |
TMFRC, UL, UCC |
Dr. Kieran Kilcawley, Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| New analyticial systems for quality and safety assessment of packaged foods based on optical oxygen sensing |
UCC |
Dr.Ross Gillanders, ABCRF, Dept of Biochemistry, Cavanagh Pharmacy Building, UCC. |
Ongoing |
|
| New and rapid methods for evaluating the baking characteristics of Irish grown wheat varieties. |
Teagasc AFRC,UCD |
Ms Eimear Gallagher, Teagasc, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| New fresh beef processing procedures to ensure consistent eating quality. |
Teagasc AFRC , UCC |
Dr.D.Troy,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
|
| Novel antimicrobial by-products of whey. |
UCD |
Dolores O'Riordan, Dept of Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
|
| Novel approaches to determine untested toxic residues in food |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr. Martin Danaher,Ashtown Food Research Centre Teagasc Ashtown Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Novel bioactive ingredients, produced by lactobacalli, with potential to extend shelf life. |
CIT |
Dr. Aiden Coffey, Dept. of Biological Sciences,Cork Institute of Technology,Bishopstown, Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Novel functional beverages based on Polysaccharide additives of algal original |
Athlone IT, NUIG,UCC |
Dr.Maria Touhy, NUIG, University Road, Galway. |
Ongoing |
|
| Novel nutritional approaches to salmonella reduction in pigs. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC, UCD |
Dr.Paul Ross,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Center,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Novel physical chemical methodologies for the detection of transmissable spongiform encephalopathies. |
UCD |
Dr.Torres Sweeney, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, UCD, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. |
Complete |
|
| Novel snack foods containing functional fibre. |
UCD |
Dolores O'Riordan, Dept of Food Science, University College Dublin, Delfield, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
|
| Novel strategies for optimization of the cheddar cheese manufacturing process |
UCC, UL, TMFRC |
Prof. Paul McSweeney |
Ongoing |
|
| Nutraceutical and Functional Food Bioactive Peptides in Beef, Bovine Offals and Fermented Meat Products |
Teagasc AFRC, MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Declan Bolton,Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Nutrigenomic Technologies & Functional Food Development: High - CLA Beef as a model functional food |
TCD, TAFRC |
Dr. Helen Roche,Nutrigenomics Research Group, Institute of Molecular Medicine,Trinity College School of Medicine, St. James Hospital, Dublin 8 |
Ongoing |
|
| Nutritional and metabolic effects of phytosterols: functional benefits of plant sterols and stanols as ingredients in functional foods. |
UCC |
Dr.Nora M.O'Brien, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
|
|
| Occurrence of salmonella on pork on the island of Ireland and an assessment of the risk factors contributing to its transmission. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr. Geraldine Duffy, The National Food Centre, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15, Ireland |
Ongoing |
|
| Optibiotics. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Douwe Van Sinderen, Department of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Optimisation of techniques for the development of heat and serve products from lower value beef and lamb cuts. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Dr. Eileen O'Neill, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Optimisation of the formulation and manufacture of aggregate food products |
UCC |
Dr. Edmond Byrne,Department of Process and Chemical Engineering University College Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Optimising freeze chill technology for a range of ready to eat meal components. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr.Francis Butler,Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering,University College Dublin,Earlsfort Terrace,Dublin 2. |
Complete |
|
| Phytosterol oxides: a complete indiviudal toxicological profile |
UCC |
Dr. Florence McCarthy,Dept. of Chemistry and Analytical and Biological Chemistry Research Facility (ABCRF), University College Cork, Western Road, Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Phytosterols and Oxyphytosterols in foods. |
UCC |
Dr.N.M.O¿Brien,Department of Food Science and Technology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Post-Genomics of Lactobacillus helveticus DPC4571: Milking the genomes sequence of L. helveticus starter cultures for commercially valuable enzymes. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Tom Beresford, Dairy Products Research Center, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Pre-commercialisation Evaluation of Algal Derived Prebiotic Poly and Oligosaccharides using Phenotype Microarray Technology. |
ITT, NUIG |
Dr. Shane O'Connell |
Ongoing |
|
| Prevalence and characterisation of listeria spp. isolated primarily from foods of animal origin in Ireland |
UCD, WIT |
Dr. Margery Godinho, Waterford Institute of Technology, Cork Road, Waterford. |
Ongoing |
|
| Prevalence and characterisation of Yersinia enterocolitica in animal populations in Ireland |
CCC,UCC, UCD |
Professor Seamus Fanning, Center for Food Safety, Veterinary Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
|
| Prevalence and epidemiology of emergent strains of verocytotoxigenic escherichia coli (0157, 026 and 0111) in Irish food animals at the preharvest and harvest levels of the food chain |
Cork County Council, TAFRC, TMFRC, UCD |
Dr.Paul Whyte,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
|
| Probiotic functional foods. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Professor Gerald Fitzgerald,Microbiology Department,University College Cork, Co.Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Process improvements in cheese manufacture through rapid measurement of moisture, texture and composition. |
Teagasc AFRC, TMFRC, UCC, UCD |
D.J.O¿Callaghan,Teagasc,Dairy Product ResearchCentre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Product reformulation and in vitro testing of low glycaemic breads |
Teagasc AFRC, UCC |
Dr. Eimear Gallagher,Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Public health significance of emergent campylocabter and acrobacter spp in the Irish Food Chain |
TAFRC.Public Health South West Area |
Dr. Geraldine Duffy, The National Food Centre, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15, Ireland |
Ongoing |
|
| Quantification of variation in beef at processor, retailer, consumer level and within certain beef markets to achieve a full palatability assured critical control points (PACCP) system. |
Teagasc AFRC,UCC |
Dr.P.Allen, The National Food Centre, Ashtown Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Rapid detection of antibiotic residues in milk using disposable bio-chip sensors. |
DCU, UCC |
Professor R.O'Kennedy, National Centre for Sensor Research and School of Biotechnology, DCU, Dublin 9. |
Complete |
|
| Rapid methods for beef industry. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.P.A.Mullen,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15 |
Complete |
|
| Rapid methods for detection of anti-protozoan drugs |
DCU, TAFRC |
Professor Richard O Kennedy, School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Glasnevin,Dublin 9 |
Ongoing |
|
| Rapid,Objective and Quantitative Determination of Meat Quality by Non-Destructive and Non-Contact Hyperspectral Imaging System |
UCD, TAFRC |
Prof Da-Wen Sun, Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering,UCD,Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. |
Ongoing |
|
| Redevelopment of cooked meat facility at the National Food Centre. |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.Vivion Tarrant,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
|
| Reduced fat cheese for pizza. |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr.T.Guinee,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Reduced salt-breads for enhanced health: safety, consumer acceptance and health outcome efficacy |
UCC |
Prof Kevin Cashman,Dept. of Food and Nutritional Sciences University College Cork Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Re-engineering process technology for the manufacture of infant formula |
TMFRC, UCC |
Dr. Mark Fenelon, Teagasc, Moorepark Fermoy Co. Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Reformulation of reduced sodium chilled ready meals with improved nutritional,safety and sensory properties through inclusion of health enhancing ingredients |
UL, Teagasc AFRC |
Dr. Martin Wilkinson,Life Sciences Department, University of Limerick Limerick |
Ongoing |
|
| Regulation of the acid tolerance response in Salmonella species and its effect on dietary control measures in cattle and pigs |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr. Declan Bolton,Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Releasing the potential of Bovine Lactoferrin |
Teagasc MFRC, UCD |
Dr. Linda Giblin, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Replacement of fluten with a functional casein-bases ingredient in bread |
Teagasc AFRC, MFRC |
Dr.Brendan O'Kennedy,Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Research factors influencing the formation of acrylamide in foods. |
Teagasc AFRC,UCD |
Dr.Ronan Gormley, The National Food Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15. |
Complete |
|
| Research providing a knowledge base to support the sustainable development of the farmhouse cheese industry |
Teagasc AFRC, MFRC |
Dr. Kieran Jordan,Teagasc, Moorepark Fermoy, Co. Cork |
Ongoing |
|
| Role of lipolysis in the biogensis of cheese flavour. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr.P.McSweeney, Dept of Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition, UCC, Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Safe and healthy foods |
AFRC, AFBI, CIT, QUB,UCD,MFRC, UUJ, UCC |
Dr Martin Danaher, Food Safety Department, The National Food Centre, Ashtown Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Safety and nutritional quality of the diets of Irish children and adolesents. |
UCD, TCD,UCC |
Professor Michael J.Gibney, Professor of Food and Health, School of Agriculture,Food and Veterinary Medicine, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Ongoing |
|
| Screening techniques for authenticity and safety confirmation in raw materials and food products. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr.Gerard Downey,Teagasc,The National Food Centre,Dunsinea,Castleknock,Dublin 15. |
Complete |
|
| Sensory specification: providing direction for innovative new product development. |
UCC |
Professor K.Cashman, Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
Complete |
|
| Shining light on food microbiology |
UCC |
Prof. Colin Hill, Department of Microbiology,University College Cork,Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| Studies on the microbiology and sensory properties of novel low sodium ethnic ready meals. |
Teagasc AFRC, MFRC, UL |
Dr. Martin Wilkinson, Dept of Life Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick. |
Ongoing |
|
| Surveillance and epidemiology of antibiotic resistance in campylobacter, salmonella and E coli 0157:H7. |
CIT, NUIG, TAFRC |
Ms Majella Maher, The National Diagnostics Centre,BioResearch Ireland,National University of Ireland,Galway. |
Complete |
|
| Technologies and Systems to Enhance Poultry Safety and Quality |
TAFRC, NUIG, UCD |
Dr. Declan Bolton, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Technology and process optimization to minimize losses of polyacetylenes in carrots |
NUIG, TAFRC |
Dr. Nigel Brunton,Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Technology and Raw Material Quality to Underpin the Irish Fresh-Cut Fruit Industry. |
UL, UCC |
Dr. Valerie Cliffe-Byrnes, Food Science Research Centre, Department of Life Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick |
Ongoing |
|
| Technology transfer in the Irish Meat Sector |
Teagasc AFRC |
Dr.Gerard Downey, Teagasc, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown,Dublin 15. |
Ongoing |
|
| Temporal and spatial distribution of PrPbse in BSE infected transgenic mice expressing bovine PrP and expermentally infected cattle and its potiential for diagnosis. |
UCD |
Dr.Mark Rogers, Dept of Zoology,UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. |
Complete |
|
| The association of whey proteins and casein during the development of novel milk proteinate/protein concentrate type ingredients for use in consumer foods. |
Teagasc MFRC |
Dr. P.M.Kelly,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
|
| The development of a longitudinal monitor of perceived risks from food in the Republic of Ireland |
UCD |
Professor Patrick Wall,UCD School of Public Health and Population Science,UCD, Belfield,Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
|
| The development of a National Food Consumption database for children for risk assessment of food-borne chemicals. |
UCD TCD |
Professor Michael J.Gibney,Unit of Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity Health Science Centre, St.James Hospital, Dublin 8. |
Complete |
|
| The effects of folate on gene expression and DNA methylation |
DCU |
Anne Parle McDermott,School of Biotechnology Dublin City University Dublin 9 |
Ongoing |
|
| The impact on product quality of using combinations of emerging non thermal preservation technologies (ultrasound (US)), high density light pulses (HILP), ultraviolet light (UV) and high voltage pulsed electrical fields (PEF) in hurdle strategoes for the preservation of minimally processed liquids |
UCD |
Dr. James Lyng, UCD Agriculture and Food Science Centre,School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, College of Life Sciences ,U C D, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
|
| The impact on product quality of using high voltage pulsed electric fields in hurdle strategies for the preservation of minimally processed non-alcoholic beverages. |
UCD |
Dr. James Lyng, Dept of Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Complete |
|
| The milk proteome: a tool for understanding milk quality and functionality. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC |
Dr. Alan Kelly, Dept of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| The use of novel methods and new processing technologies for the development of heat stable dairy ingredients. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCD |
Dr. P.M.Kelly,Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Complete |
|
| The use of novel processing technologies for improving the quality and accelerating the processing of meats |
UCD, TAFRC |
Dr. James Lyng, UCD Agriculture and Food Science Centre,School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, College of Life Sciences ,U C D, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
|
| Toxoplasma gondii in meat and meat products:detection & risk assessment |
UCD |
Dr. Theo de Waal,School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine,Veterinary Science Centre,Belfield ,Dublin 4 |
Ongoing |
|
| Understanding the biochemistry and enzymology of cheese ripening and development of novel strategies to enhance the biogenesis of cheese flavour. |
Teagasc MFRC, UCC,UL |
P.L.H. McSweeney, Dept of Food and Nutritional Science, University College, Cork, Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| Understanding the physico-chemistry of the meat matrix and its potential as a delivery system for added bioactive compounds |
TAFRC, UCC |
Dr. Ruth Hamill, Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc,Ashtown,Dublin 15 |
Ongoing |
|
| Use of recovered food nutrients(Biomers) from food by-products to boost soil organic matter |
UCD, UL |
Dr. Kevin McDonnell,Biosystems Engineering, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine,Earlfort Medicine, Dublin 2 |
Ongoing |
|
| Verocytotoxigenic E coli 0157:H7V isolates from food animals and humans : DNA profiling and screening of the gene products in human intestinal tissue for assessment of the invasive and toxigenic potential of isolates of different origin. |
Teagasc AFRC, UCD |
Dr.Torres Sweeney, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, UCD, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. |
Complete |
|
| Water activity control and texture stabilisation of high protein snack bars |
TMFRC, UCC |
Dr. P.M. Kelly, Teagasc,Dairy Products Research Centre,Moorepark,Fermoy,Co.Cork. |
Ongoing |
|
| Zoonotic potential of Rotaviruses; characterisation of rotavirus implicated in human and animal disease and detection in food stuffs |
CIT, UCC,UCD |
Dr. Helen O'Shea, Department of Biological Services, Cork Institute of Technology, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Co.Cork. |
Ongoing |
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