Professor Eugeni Roura
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Eugeni Roura

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Background

Professor Eugeni Roura is a nutritionist with interests in digestive physiology and gut health, chemosensory science (including taste and smell) and transgenerational mechanisms relevant to chickens, pigs and humans. Eugeni holds a Veterinary and PhD degrees from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a MPhil and post-doctoral appointments at the University of California (Davis). He developed a sixteen-year career in the feed and food industries before joining The University of Queensland (2010) where he currently leads the Nutrition & Chemosensory Science Group. The main current research areas in animal science include appetite modulation in chickens and pigs, nutrition interventions to boost embryonic/foetal development (including “in ovo”), and strategies to improve sustainability of chicken meat, egg and pork production. In human nutrition the focus is around food allergies and appendicitis. In 2011, Eugeni joined the UQ School of Biomedical Sciences as an Affiliated Lecturer. Since 2010 he has graduated 20 PhD students in Australia, published more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, and has been invited as keynote speaker to more than 50 national and international scientific meetings. He is currently serving as President of the World’s Poultry Science Association (Australia branch), Director of the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Consortium, and member of the National Committee for Nutrition (Australian Academy of Sciences), R&D and Education Committees of the Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd., and the Federation of Oceania Nutrition Societies. He was the recipient of the Nutrition Society of Australia 2024 Medal award.

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Professor Eugeni Roura is:
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Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Animal nutrition Animal production Biological Sciences Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Comparative physiology Nutrition and dietetics Receptors and membrane biology Zoology

Qualifications

  • Licentiate of Veterinary Sciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Masters (Research) of Nutrition, University of California
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Nutrition, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Research interests

  • Nutrition and Digestive Physiology in humans and monogastric animals (pigs and poultry)

    The discovery, description, and understanding of the function of nutrient sensing mechanisms present in the gastrointestinal tract from the oral cavity (including taste and smell) to the hindgut. In particular, the involvement of these chemosensory mechanisms on the gut-brain axis modulating digestion, gut health, and appetite. A specific research focus has evolved around transgenerational nutrition studying the early development of the digestive system in pig and chicken embryos including “in ovo” applications.

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204 works between 1991 and 2025
All (204) Book (1) Journal Article (93) Conference Publication (107) Book Chapter (3)

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2010

Conference Publication

Dietary preferences of acids and salts in piglets.

Suarez, J., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2010). Dietary preferences of acids and salts in piglets.. American Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, USA, July 11-15, 2010.

Dietary preferences of acids and salts in piglets.

2010

Journal Article

Identification des composés volatils caractéristiques des drêches de maïs et relation avec des préférences dans un aliment pour porcelet

Roura, Eugeni, Seabolt, Brynn B., Plans, Maria, Ibañez, Carles and van Heugten, Eric (2010). Identification des composés volatils caractéristiques des drêches de maïs et relation avec des préférences dans un aliment pour porcelet. Journées de la Recherche Porcine, 42, 121-122.

Identification des composés volatils caractéristiques des drêches de maïs et relation avec des préférences dans un aliment pour porcelet

2010

Conference Publication

Dietary preferences of piglets for mixtures of formic and lactic acids or their salts combined with or without phosphoric acid.

Suarez, J., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2010). Dietary preferences of piglets for mixtures of formic and lactic acids or their salts combined with or without phosphoric acid.. European Association for Animal Production Annual Meeting, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, August 23- 27, 2010.

Dietary preferences of piglets for mixtures of formic and lactic acids or their salts combined with or without phosphoric acid.

2010

Conference Publication

Caracterisation chromatique, olfactive, chimique, microbiologique et chromatographique de neuf echantillons de dreches de mais ou de ble

Roura, Eugeni, Plans, Maria, Pérez-Portabella, Inès and Ibàñez, Carles (2010). Caracterisation chromatique, olfactive, chimique, microbiologique et chromatographique de neuf echantillons de dreches de mais ou de ble. XLIIes Journées de la recherche porcine (JRP 2010), Paris, France, 2-3 February 2010. Paris, France: Institut Technique du Porc.

Caracterisation chromatique, olfactive, chimique, microbiologique et chromatographique de neuf echantillons de dreches de mais ou de ble

2010

Conference Publication

Well-fed piglets prefer amino acids that elicit umami taste.

Tedo, G., Roura, E., Reina, M., Ruiz-de la Torre, J.L. and Manteca, X. (2010). Well-fed piglets prefer amino acids that elicit umami taste.. American Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting, Denver, USA, July 11-15, 2010.

Well-fed piglets prefer amino acids that elicit umami taste.

2009

Book Chapter

Feed appetence in pigs: An oronasal sensing perspective

Roura, Eugeni and Tedó, G. (2009). Feed appetence in pigs: An oronasal sensing perspective. Voluntary Feed Intake in Pigs. (pp. 105-140) Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3921/978-90-8686-689-2

Feed appetence in pigs: An oronasal sensing perspective

2009

Book

Voluntary feed intake in pigs

Torrallardona, David and Roura, Eugeni (2009). Voluntary feed intake in pigs. Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3921/978-90-8686-689-2

Voluntary feed intake in pigs

2009

Journal Article

Use of double-choice feeding to quantify feed ingredient preferences in pigs

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2009). Use of double-choice feeding to quantify feed ingredient preferences in pigs. Livestock Science, 123 (2-3), 129-137. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2008.10.015

Use of double-choice feeding to quantify feed ingredient preferences in pigs

2009

Journal Article

Feed preference in pigs: Effect of cereal sources at different inclusion rates

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2009). Feed preference in pigs: Effect of cereal sources at different inclusion rates. Journal of Animal Science, 87 (2), 562-570. doi: 10.2527/jas.2008-0949

Feed preference in pigs: Effect of cereal sources at different inclusion rates

2009

Journal Article

Feed preference in pigs: Relationship with feed particle size and texture

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2009). Feed preference in pigs: Relationship with feed particle size and texture. Journal of Animal Science, 87 (2), 571-582. doi: 10.2527/jas.2008-0951

Feed preference in pigs: Relationship with feed particle size and texture

2008

Journal Article

Unfolding the codes of short-term feed appetence in farm and companion animals. A comparative oronasal nutrient sensing biology review

Roura, E., Humphrey, B., Tedo, G. and Ipharraguerre, I. (2008). Unfolding the codes of short-term feed appetence in farm and companion animals. A comparative oronasal nutrient sensing biology review. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 88 (4), 535-558. doi: 10.4141/CJAS08014

Unfolding the codes of short-term feed appetence in farm and companion animals. A comparative oronasal nutrient sensing biology review

2007

Conference Publication

Dose response trials of an enhanced milky flavor in a pig nursery program 2: benefits of flavoring water up to 14 d

Roura, E., Ipharraguerre, I.R. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Dose response trials of an enhanced milky flavor in a pig nursery program 2: benefits of flavoring water up to 14 d. 2007 Annual Meeting American Dairy Science Association Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana De Produccion Animal American Society Of Animal Science, San Antonio, Texas USA, 8-12 July 2007. United States: American Society of Animal Science.

Dose response trials of an enhanced milky flavor in a pig nursery program 2: benefits of flavoring water up to 14 d

2007

Conference Publication

Interaction between the palatabilities of cereal and protein source in diets for pigs

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Interaction between the palatabilities of cereal and protein source in diets for pigs. 2007 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Meeting, Des Moines, Io, U.S.A., 19-21 March 2007. United States: American Society of Animal Science.

Interaction between the palatabilities of cereal and protein source in diets for pigs

2007

Journal Article

Pig preference for cereal based diets, relationship with their digestibility and physical properties

Sola-Oriol, David, Roura, Eugeni and Torrallardona, David (2007). Pig preference for cereal based diets, relationship with their digestibility and physical properties. Livestock Science, 108 (1-3), 190-193. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2007.01.052

Pig preference for cereal based diets, relationship with their digestibility and physical properties

2007

Conference Publication

Pig preference for cereal based diets, relationship with their digestibility and physical properties

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Pig preference for cereal based diets, relationship with their digestibility and physical properties. 10th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology in Pigs, Vejle, Denmark, 25-27 May 2006. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2007.01.052

Pig preference for cereal based diets, relationship with their digestibility and physical properties

2007

Conference Publication

Dose response trials of an enhanced milky flavor in a pig nursery program 1: linear and quadratic effects on piglet performance

Roura, E., Ipharraguerre, I.R. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Dose response trials of an enhanced milky flavor in a pig nursery program 1: linear and quadratic effects on piglet performance. 2007 Annual Meeting American Dairy Science Association Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana De Produccion Animal American Society Of Animal Science, San Antonio, Texas USA, 8-12 July 2007. United States: American Society of Animal Science.

Dose response trials of an enhanced milky flavor in a pig nursery program 1: linear and quadratic effects on piglet performance

2007

Conference Publication

Cereal nutrient composition correlates with feed oro-sensorial perception in piglets

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Cereal nutrient composition correlates with feed oro-sensorial perception in piglets. 2007 Annual Meeting American Dairy Science Association Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana De Produccion Animal American Society Of Animal Science, San Antonio,Texas, U.S.A., 8-12 July 2007. United States: American Society of Animal Science.

Cereal nutrient composition correlates with feed oro-sensorial perception in piglets

2007

Conference Publication

Responses to increasing doses of saccharin in piglet feeds on preference values and performance

Roura, E., Risley, C., Sola-Oriol, D. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Responses to increasing doses of saccharin in piglet feeds on preference values and performance. 2007 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Meeting, Des Moines, Io, U.S.A., 19-21 March 2007. United States: American Society of Animal Science.

Responses to increasing doses of saccharin in piglet feeds on preference values and performance

2007

Conference Publication

Relationship between texture and preference of cereal based diets in piglets

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Relationship between texture and preference of cereal based diets in piglets. 2007 Annual Meeting American Dairy Science Association Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana De Produccion Animal American Society Of Animal Science, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A., 9-12 July 2007. United States: American Society of Animal Science.

Relationship between texture and preference of cereal based diets in piglets

2007

Conference Publication

Storage affects the palatability of protein sources in piglet diets

Sola-Oriol, D., Roura, E. and Torrallardona, D. (2007). Storage affects the palatability of protein sources in piglet diets. American Dairy Science Association Poultry Science Association Asociacion Mexicana De Produccion Animal American Society Of Animal Science, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A., 9-12 July 2007. United States: American Society of Animal Science.

Storage affects the palatability of protein sources in piglet diets

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2027
    Sustainable Precision Feeding in Broiler Chickens in Australia
    AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program Nutrition, Gut Health and Environment Research Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2025
    APL Industry Placement Program
    Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Eliminating pig tail removal to improve welfare and industry sustainability (CRC-P administered by Sunpork)
    Sunpork Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    How to make antibiotics in pig feed redundant, naturally
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Heat tolerance (HT) in lactating sows: dietary strategies, metabolic biomarkers and microbiome signature
    Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Dietary fibre and gut nutrient sensing in chickens
    AB VISTA
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Effects of new bacillus strain probiotics and natural biosurfactants on broiler chickens production
    Bioproton Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Improved feed efficiency in finishing pigs using bitter extracts
    Lucta S A
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Improved feed efficiency, control of P2 back fat and maintenance of pork quality in finishing pigs fed bitter extracts
    Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Validating the transmission of crina® essential oils from sow to piglet
    DSM Nutritional Products
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    Peri-hatching strategies to endure enteric pathogens in broilers
    Agrifutures Australia
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Slowing down intestinal passage rate to decrease diarrhoea risk and ZnO dependence in weaned piglets
    Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Automated immunohistochemical analysis module for the expansion of research and clinical diagnostic capabilities at UQ
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Non-MSG umami taste feed additives to enhance appetite in piglets
    Lucta S A
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Dietary manipulation of pork fatty acid profiles to develop an Australian pork flavour signature relevant to Chinese consumers
    Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Dietary Supplements to Prevent Heat Stress
    DSM Nutritional Products
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Amino acid balance and appetition in weaners
    Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Genetic parameters for health, survival, immune competence, post-weaning growth and disease resistance of pigs
    CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    Dietary manipulation of nutrient specific appetite in broiler chickens
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Dietary Na reduction, food hedonism and hypertension
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Development of a commercial appetite enhancer for piglets
    CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Dietary manipulation of feed intake in pigs by bitter compounds
    Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Sensory specific liking and satiety induced by pig meat flavours
    CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Nutrient specific appetite and vicious pecking in hens: nutrient specific appetite as a driver for feather pecking in hens
    Australian Egg Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    Use of plant derived compounds to condition piglet intake at weaning and reduce post-weaning use of therapeutics
    CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    ResTeach Funding 2012 0.1 FTE School of Biomedical Sciences
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Peripheral chemosensing and feed intake in pigs
    CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Development of a pig model for gastrointestinal chemosensing mechanisms
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Peripheral chemosensing and feed intake in pigs
    CRC for an Internationally Competitive Pork Industry
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Laboratory for molecular and cell biology studies applied to human nutrition
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant

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Enquiries

Contact Professor Eugeni Roura directly for media enquiries about:

  • Chemosensing - smell, taste
  • Chickens
  • Digestion physiology - mammals
  • Feed and food intake
  • Food volatiles
  • Human nutrition
  • Mammalian digestion
  • Nutrition
  • Pig models
  • Pigs
  • Smell and taste biology
  • Taste and smell biology
  • Taste receptors TR

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