Dr Michael Netzel
Dr

Michael Netzel

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Background

Understanding in vitro bioaccessibility (matrix release and availability for intestinal absorption) as well as the much more complex in vivo bioavailability and metabolism (including microbial degradation in the gut) of dietary phytochemicals are crucial in understanding and predicting their bioactivity and potential health benefits in humans.

Dr Michael Netzel is a graduate of the Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Germany (Master and PhD). Before joining QAAFI as a Senior Research Fellow in August 2013, he was a Research Scientist at CSIRO. Other previous academic and professional positions held by Dr Netzel include, Feodor Lynen Research Fellow (Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation) at Food Science Australia (2005 and 2006-2007), Visiting Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2005) and Research Team Leader at the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Germany (1999-2006). He is an Editor of the ‘Journal of Food Composition and Analysis’ (Elsevier), a Review-Editor of ‘Frontiers in Nutrition’ (Scientific Direct) and a Member of the Editorial Board of ‘Food Research International’ (Elsevier). Dr Netzel was also a Co-Editor of ‘Acta Horticulturae (1106) 2015’ (Proceeding of the 6th International Symposium on Fruits & Vegetables for Human Health – FAVHealth2014) and ‘Technology for Food Quality’ (The Queensland Government, 2012). He has strong collaborative links to the Technical University of Munich, Germany (Prof. Michael Rychlik, Chair – Analytical Food Chemistry), which is one of UQ’s strategic partners in Europe.

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research interests

  • Phytochemicals and Health

    My main research interests are related to phytochemicals (polyphenols (bound & free), carotenoids and vitamins), their analytical determination, binding characteristics within the plant (food) matrix, structural modifications/degradation during processing and digestion, bioaccessibility as well as bioavailability and metabolism (”from the raw produce to the absorbed and metabolised bioactive compound”). Assessing the “nutritional value” of biofortified produce such as the anthocyanin-rich Queen Garnet plum, “dark” strawberries, high-zeaxanthin sweet-corn and polyphenol-rich sorghum as well as the phytochemical profiling of unexploited tropical fruits grown in Australia, are the current research focus.

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619 works between 1992 and 2025
All (619) Journal Article (170) Book Chapter (17) Conference Publication (420) Book (3) Edited Outputs (9)

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2012

Journal Article

Binding of polyphenols to plant cell wall analogues - part 2: phenolic acids

Padayachee, A., Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Day, L., Zabaras, D., Mikkelsen, D. and Gidley, M. J. (2012). Binding of polyphenols to plant cell wall analogues - part 2: phenolic acids. Food Chemistry, 135 (4), 2287-2292. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.07.004

Binding of polyphenols to plant cell wall analogues - part 2: phenolic acids

2012

Journal Article

Binding of polyphenols to plant cell wall analogues - part 1: Anthocyanins

Padayachee, A., Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Day, L., Zabaras, D., Mikkelsen, D. and Gidley, M. (2012). Binding of polyphenols to plant cell wall analogues - part 1: Anthocyanins. Food Chemistry, 134 (1), 155-161. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.02.082

Binding of polyphenols to plant cell wall analogues - part 1: Anthocyanins

2012

Journal Article

Consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. aqueous extract and its impact on systemic antioxidant potential in healthy subjects

Frank, Thomas, Netzel, Gabriele, Kammerer, Dietmar R., Carle, Reinhold, Kler, Adolf, Kriesl, Erwin, Bitsch, Irmgard, Bitsch, Roland and Netzel, Michael (2012). Consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. aqueous extract and its impact on systemic antioxidant potential in healthy subjects. Journal of The Science of Food And Agriculture, 92 (10), 2207-2218. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.5615

Consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. aqueous extract and its impact on systemic antioxidant potential in healthy subjects

2012

Journal Article

Urinary excretion of antioxidants in healthy humans following Queen Garnet plum juice ingestion: a new plum variety rich in antioxidant compounds

Netzel, Michael, Fanning, Kent, Netzel, Gabriele, Zabaras, Dimitrios, Karagianis, Gloria, Treloar, Tony, Russell, Dougal and Stanley, Roger (2012). Urinary excretion of antioxidants in healthy humans following Queen Garnet plum juice ingestion: a new plum variety rich in antioxidant compounds. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 36 (2), 159-170. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4514.2010.00522.x

Urinary excretion of antioxidants in healthy humans following Queen Garnet plum juice ingestion: a new plum variety rich in antioxidant compounds

2012

Conference Publication

Stable isotope dilution assays as tools for assessing folate bioavailability

Rychlik, Michael, Moench, Sabine, Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabriele, Oehrvik, Veronica, Buettner, Barbara, Lundin, Eva and Witthoeft, Cornelia M. (2012). Stable isotope dilution assays as tools for assessing folate bioavailability. American Chemical Society 243rd National Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, United States, 25-29 March 2012. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Stable isotope dilution assays as tools for assessing folate bioavailability

2012

Conference Publication

Innovative processing technologies for preserving polyphenols in fruit products

Buckow, R., Terefe, S. N. and Netzel, M. (2012). Innovative processing technologies for preserving polyphenols in fruit products. Health benefits for polyphenol-rich foods and beverages: latest science, Glenelg, SA, Australia, 22 March 2012.

Innovative processing technologies for preserving polyphenols in fruit products

2012

Conference Publication

Phenolic and anthocyanin contents of Australian Sorghums

Wei, Q., Houlihan, A., Netzel, M. and Sopade, P. A. (2012). Phenolic and anthocyanin contents of Australian Sorghums. 62nd Annual Cereal Chemistry Conference, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 26-29 August 2012.

Phenolic and anthocyanin contents of Australian Sorghums

2012

Conference Publication

Characteristics of sorghum phenolic compounds and how they may influence nutritional value

Netzel, Michael (2012). Characteristics of sorghum phenolic compounds and how they may influence nutritional value. Improving Sorghum as a Feed Grain (Feed Grain Partnership), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4 December 2012.

Characteristics of sorghum phenolic compounds and how they may influence nutritional value

2012

Conference Publication

Structure and digestion in plant cell wall materials: does size matter?

Day, Li, Netzel, Michael, Williams, Barbara A. and Gidley, Michael J. (2012). Structure and digestion in plant cell wall materials: does size matter?. 6th international Symposium on Food Rheology and Structure (ISFRS 2012), Zurich, Switzerland, 10-13 April 2012. Zurich, Switzerland: Laboratory of Food Process Engineering.

Structure and digestion in plant cell wall materials: does size matter?

2012

Conference Publication

Antioxidant capacity of Carica papaya Linn cultivars

Ikram, E. H. K., Stanley, R., Netzel, M. and Fanning, K. (2012). Antioxidant capacity of Carica papaya Linn cultivars. QAAFI 2012 Annual Research Meeting, Sanctuary Cove, QLD, Australia, 10-11 July, 2012.

Antioxidant capacity of Carica papaya Linn cultivars

2012

Edited Outputs

Technology for Food Quality: Proceedings 12th Government Food Analysts Conference

Glenn Graham, Michael Netzel, Trudy Graham, Mary Fletcher, Gloria Karagianis, Cindy Giles, Ujang Tinggi and Pieter Scheelings eds. (2012). Technology for Food Quality: Proceedings 12th Government Food Analysts Conference. 12th Government Food Analysts Conference (GFAC), Brisbane Australia, 22-24 February 2011. Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia: Health and Food Sciences Precinct.

Technology for Food Quality: Proceedings 12th Government Food Analysts Conference

2012

Conference Publication

Characteristics of sorghum phenolic compounds and how they may influence nutritional value

Netzel, M., Sopade, P. A. and Fanning, K. (2012). Characteristics of sorghum phenolic compounds and how they may influence nutritional value. Improving Sorghum as a Feed Grain, Brisbane Australia, 04 december 2012.

Characteristics of sorghum phenolic compounds and how they may influence nutritional value

2012

Book Chapter

Urinary pharmacokinetics of Queen Garnet plum anthocyanins in healthy human subjects

Netzel, M., Fanning, K., Netzel, G., Frank, T., Zabaras, D., Russell, D. and Stanley, R. (2012). Urinary pharmacokinetics of Queen Garnet plum anthocyanins in healthy human subjects. Emerging Trends in Dietary Components for Preventing and Combating Disease. (pp. 375-392) edited by Bhimanagouda S Patil. Washington DC, United States: ACS Publications. doi: 10.1021/bk-2012-1093.ch021

Urinary pharmacokinetics of Queen Garnet plum anthocyanins in healthy human subjects

2012

Conference Publication

Polyphenol metabolites in biological fluids as potential biomarkers to assess their dietary intake

Netzel, Michael, Fanning, Kent, Netzel, Gabriele, Houlihan, Avis, Zabaras, Dimitrios and Stanley, Roger (2012). Polyphenol metabolites in biological fluids as potential biomarkers to assess their dietary intake. 12th Government Food Analysts Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 February 2011. Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia: Health and Food Sciences Precinct (HFSP).

Polyphenol metabolites in biological fluids as potential biomarkers to assess their dietary intake

2011

Journal Article

Release and absorption of carotenes from processed carrots (Daucus carota) using in vitro digestion coupled with a Caco-2 cell trans-well culture model

Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabriele, Zabaras, Dimitrios, Lundin, Leif, Day, Li, Addepalli, Rama, Osborne, Simone A. and Seymour, Robert (2011). Release and absorption of carotenes from processed carrots (Daucus carota) using in vitro digestion coupled with a Caco-2 cell trans-well culture model. Food Research International, 44 (4), 868-874. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2010.10.058

Release and absorption of carotenes from processed carrots (Daucus carota) using in vitro digestion coupled with a Caco-2 cell trans-well culture model

2011

Conference Publication

Strawberries are rich sources of bioactive polyphenols

Fredericks, C., Fanning, K., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Herrington, M. and Gidley, M. (2011). Strawberries are rich sources of bioactive polyphenols. Australian Food Science Summer School (1st, AIFST, 2011), St. Lucia, QLD, Australia, 9-11 February 2011. AIFST.

Strawberries are rich sources of bioactive polyphenols

2011

Conference Publication

Polyphenol metabolites in biological fluids as potential biomarkers to assess their dietary intake

Netzel, M, Fanning, K, Netzel, G, Houlihan, A, Zabaras, D and Stanley, R (2011). Polyphenol metabolites in biological fluids as potential biomarkers to assess their dietary intake. 12th Government Food Analysts’ Conference, Technology for Food Quality, Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia, 22-24 February 2012.

Polyphenol metabolites in biological fluids as potential biomarkers to assess their dietary intake

2011

Conference Publication

Strawberries as dietary sources of functional components

Fredericks, C., Fanning, K., Netzel, M., Herrington, M. and Gidley, M. (2011). Strawberries as dietary sources of functional components. 12th Government Food Analysts’ Conference, Technology for Food Quality, Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia, 22-24 February 2011. Queensland Health.

Strawberries as dietary sources of functional components

2011

Conference Publication

The plant cell wall: Friend or foe to anthocyanin bioaccessibility?

Padayachee, A., Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Day, L., Mikkelsen, D. and Gidley, M. (2011). The plant cell wall: Friend or foe to anthocyanin bioaccessibility?. Australian Food Science Summer School (1st, AIFST, 2011), St. Lucia, QLD, Australia, 9-11 February 2011.

The plant cell wall: Friend or foe to anthocyanin bioaccessibility?

2011

Conference Publication

In vivo metabolites from plum anthocyanins as potential bioactive compounds

Netzel, M., Fanning, K., Houlihan, A., Netzel, G., Frank, T., Zabaras, D., Russell, D. and Stanley, R. (2011). In vivo metabolites from plum anthocyanins as potential bioactive compounds. 5th International Conference on Mechanisms of Action of Nutraceuticals (ICMAN5), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 13 - 15 October 2011.

In vivo metabolites from plum anthocyanins as potential bioactive compounds

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving the efficiency of Kakadu Plum value chains to grow a robust and sustainable industry
    CRC for Developing Northern Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping study on Boonjie tamarind and Cape York lilly pilly - nutritional and bioactive properties
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Analysis of Natural Products
    Technical University of Munich
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Scoping study on Feijoa - bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Value-adding to waste stream from a gluten-free flour mill
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Functional ingredients from onion and garlic grown in Australia
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant

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