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)

401 - 420 of 619 works

2006

Journal Article

Characterization of apple juice quality Charakterisierung sortenreiner apfelsäfte

Thielen, C., Ludwig, M., Patz, C. D., Will, F., Dietrich, H., Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2006). Characterization of apple juice quality Charakterisierung sortenreiner apfelsäfte. Deutsche Lebensmittel-Rundschau, 102 (9), 426-435.

Characterization of apple juice quality Charakterisierung sortenreiner apfelsäfte

2006

Conference Publication

Urinary excretion of bioactive compounds and several of their metabolites after consumption of sea buckthorn juice in young healthy volunteers

Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Allmann, S., Frank, T., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R. and Bitsch, R. (2006). Urinary excretion of bioactive compounds and several of their metabolites after consumption of sea buckthorn juice in young healthy volunteers. XXIII International Congress on Polyphenols, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 22-25 August 2006.

Urinary excretion of bioactive compounds and several of their metabolites after consumption of sea buckthorn juice in young healthy volunteers

2006

Conference Publication

A human study to evaluate bioefficacy of fruit juices to increase antioxidant activities in body fluids

Bitsch. R., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Krotz, C., Schwarz, M., Dietrich, H., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Ott, U., Frank, T. and Bitsch, I. (2006). A human study to evaluate bioefficacy of fruit juices to increase antioxidant activities in body fluids. XXIII International Congress on Polyphenols, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 22-25 August 2006.

A human study to evaluate bioefficacy of fruit juices to increase antioxidant activities in body fluids

2006

Conference Publication

Hochwertige Fruchtsaefte als natuerliche Quelle fuer bioactive Substanzen

Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Krotz, C., Frank, T., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Ott, U., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2006). Hochwertige Fruchtsaefte als natuerliche Quelle fuer bioactive Substanzen. 43.Wissenschaftliche Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft fuer Ernaehrung (DGE), Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 09-10 March 2006. German Nutrition Society.

Hochwertige Fruchtsaefte als natuerliche Quelle fuer bioactive Substanzen

2006

Conference Publication

Antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins

Netzel, G., Netzelm, M., Frank, T., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R. and Konczak, I. (2006). Antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins. 4th International Congress on Pigments in Food, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 9-12 October 2006. Shaker Verlag.

Antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins

2006

Conference Publication

Anthocyanin profile in selected native Australian fruits

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Tian, Q. and Konczak, I. (2006). Anthocyanin profile in selected native Australian fruits. 4th International Workshop on Anthocyanins (IWA), Rotorua, New Zealand, 14-17 February 2006.

Anthocyanin profile in selected native Australian fruits

2006

Conference Publication

Excretion of antioxidant compounds in human urine following consumption of apple juice and berry juice

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R., Frank, T., Ott, U., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H. and Christian, B. (2006). Excretion of antioxidant compounds in human urine following consumption of apple juice and berry juice. Euro Food Chem XIII, Hamburg, Germany, 21-23 September 2005. Weinheim, 69451 Germany: Wiley.

Excretion of antioxidant compounds in human urine following consumption of apple juice and berry juice

2006

Conference Publication

Antioxidant potential and characteristic of anthocyanin-rich extracts of selected native Australian fruits

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Tian, Q., Schwartz, S. and Konczak, I. (2006). Antioxidant potential and characteristic of anthocyanin-rich extracts of selected native Australian fruits. Pigments in Food: A Challenge to Life Sciences, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 9-12 October 2006. Shaker-Verlag.

Antioxidant potential and characteristic of anthocyanin-rich extracts of selected native Australian fruits

2006

Conference Publication

Native Australian fruits – an unknown source of bioactive compounds

Netzel, M., Netzel, G. and Konczak, I. (2006). Native Australian fruits – an unknown source of bioactive compounds. 43.Wissenschaftliche Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft fuer Ernaehrung (DGE), Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 9-10 March 2006. German Nutrition Society.

Native Australian fruits – an unknown source of bioactive compounds

2005

Conference Publication

Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans

Netzel, M., Stintzing, F. C., Quaas, D., Strass, G., Carle, R., Bitsch, R., Bitsch, I. and Frank, T. (2005). Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans. Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2005.03.016

Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans

2005

Conference Publication

The excretion and biological antioxidant activity of elderberry antioxidants in healthy humans

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Herbst, M., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, R., Bitsch, I. and Frank, T. (2005). The excretion and biological antioxidant activity of elderberry antioxidants in healthy humans. Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2005.03.010

The excretion and biological antioxidant activity of elderberry antioxidants in healthy humans

2005

Journal Article

Urinary pharmacokinetics of cyanidin glycosides in healthy young men following consumption of elderberry juice

Frank, T., Sonntag, S., Strass, G., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R. and Netzel, M. (2005). Urinary pharmacokinetics of cyanidin glycosides in healthy young men following consumption of elderberry juice. International Journal of Clinical and Pharmacological Research, 25 (2), 47-56.

Urinary pharmacokinetics of cyanidin glycosides in healthy young men following consumption of elderberry juice

2005

Journal Article

Pharmacokinetics of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract

Frank, T, Janssen, M, Netzel, M, Strass, G, Kler, A, Kriesl, E and Bitsch, I (2005). Pharmacokinetics of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 45 (2), 203-210. doi: 10.1177/0091270004270561

Pharmacokinetics of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract

2005

Conference Publication

Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans

Netzel, M., Stintzing, F. C., Quaas, D., Strass, G., Carle, R., Bitsch, R., Bitsch, I. and Frank, T. (2005). Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans. 3rd International Congress on Pigments in Food, Quimper, France, Jun 14-17 2004. Quimper, France: University de Bretagne Occidentale.

Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans

2005

Book Chapter

Stabilty of hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants of seabuckthorn under different storage conditions

Netzel, M., Allmann, S., Strass, G., Kranl, K., Aman, R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2005). Stabilty of hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants of seabuckthorn under different storage conditions. Seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.): A Multipurpose Wonder Plant, Vol. II: Biochemistry and Pharmacology. (pp. 331-336) edited by Singh, V., Yang, B., Kallio, H., Bala, M., Sawhney, R. C., Gupta, R. K., Moersel, J. T., Rongsen, L. and Tolkachev, O. N.. New Dehli, India: Daya Publishing House.

Stabilty of hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants of seabuckthorn under different storage conditions

2005

Conference Publication

Fruit juices – a rich source of functional ingredients

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2005). Fruit juices – a rich source of functional ingredients. Juice World 2005, Moscow, Russia, 13-15 February 2005. Moscow, Russia: Russian Union of Juice Producers.

Fruit juices – a rich source of functional ingredients

2005

Conference Publication

Absorption und Exkretion von Cyanidin-Monoglykosiden und Cyanidin-Diglykosiden nach Zufuhr von Holundersaftkonzentrat

Netzel, M., Sonntag, S., Strass, G., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2005). Absorption und Exkretion von Cyanidin-Monoglykosiden und Cyanidin-Diglykosiden nach Zufuhr von Holundersaftkonzentrat. Deutscher Lebensmittelchemikertag 2004, Bonn, Germany, 13-15 September 2004.

Absorption und Exkretion von Cyanidin-Monoglykosiden und Cyanidin-Diglykosiden nach Zufuhr von Holundersaftkonzentrat

2005

Conference Publication

Ab-Initio-MO-Rechnungen als Werkzeug zur Strukturaufklaerung von in-vivo-Metaboliten

Christian, B., Strass, G., Frank, T., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Luckas, B., Bitsch, R., Bitsch, I. and Netzel, M. (2005). Ab-Initio-MO-Rechnungen als Werkzeug zur Strukturaufklaerung von in-vivo-Metaboliten. Regionalverbandstagung-Suedost der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft, Fachgruppe in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, Halle/Saale, Germany, 01-02 April 2004. Wiley.

Ab-Initio-MO-Rechnungen als Werkzeug zur Strukturaufklaerung von in-vivo-Metaboliten

2005

Conference Publication

Comparing antioxidant properties of fruit juices with in vitro and in vivo assays

Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Carle, E. and Bitsch, R. (2005). Comparing antioxidant properties of fruit juices with in vitro and in vivo assays. Bio-Profit – COST 926 Conference 2005, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 12-13 October 2005.

Comparing antioxidant properties of fruit juices with in vitro and in vivo assays

2005

Journal Article

"In vinum“ steckt mehr als veritas

Netzel, M. and Bitsch, R. (2005). "In vinum“ steckt mehr als veritas. Uni-Journal Jena (01), 30-30.

"In vinum“ steckt mehr als veritas

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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