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.

Search Professor Michael Netzel’s works on UQ eSpace

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

501 - 520 of 619 works

2002

Conference Publication

Werden Anthocyane dosislinear resorbiert?

Janssen, M., Netzel, M. and Bitsch, I. (2002). Werden Anthocyane dosislinear resorbiert?. 39. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Jena, Germany, 14-15 March 2002.

Werden Anthocyane dosislinear resorbiert?

2002

Conference Publication

In vivo antioxidative capacity of a composite berry juice

Netzel, Michael, Strass, Gabriele, Kaul, Caroline, Bitsch, Irmgard, Dietrich, Helmut and Bitsch, Roland (2002). In vivo antioxidative capacity of a composite berry juice. 5th Karlsruhe Nutrition Symposium, Karlsruhe, Germany, 22-24 October 2000.

In vivo antioxidative capacity of a composite berry juice

2002

Conference Publication

Zur Beurteilung der antioxidativen Kapazitaet von Fruchtsaeften: Sind in vitro Tests ausreichend?

Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Carle, E. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Zur Beurteilung der antioxidativen Kapazitaet von Fruchtsaeften: Sind in vitro Tests ausreichend?. Lebensmittel – Mittel zum Leben! Gemeinsames Symposium der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft und der Deutschen Veterinaermedizinischen Gesellschaft 2002, Muenster, Germany, 8-10 April 2002.

Zur Beurteilung der antioxidativen Kapazitaet von Fruchtsaeften: Sind in vitro Tests ausreichend?

2002

Conference Publication

Effect of oxygenation during grape processing on selected bioactive phenolics in red wines

Strass, G., Netzel, M., Bitsch, I., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Effect of oxygenation during grape processing on selected bioactive phenolics in red wines. Functionalities of Pigments in Food, Lisboa, Portugal, 11-14 June 2002. Lisbon, Portugal: Sociedade Portuguesa de Quimica, Federation of European Chemical Societies, European Commission.

Effect of oxygenation during grape processing on selected bioactive phenolics in red wines

2002

Conference Publication

Die in-vivo Bestimmung der Bioverfügbarkeit von gebundenem Vitamin B6

Borsch, C., Netzel, M. and Bitsch, I. (2002). Die in-vivo Bestimmung der Bioverfügbarkeit von gebundenem Vitamin B6. 39. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Jena, Germany, 14-15 March 2002.

Die in-vivo Bestimmung der Bioverfügbarkeit von gebundenem Vitamin B6

2002

Journal Article

In vivo antioxidative capacity of a composite berry juice

Netzel, Michael, Strass, Gabriele, Kaul, Caroline, Bitsch, Irmgard, Dietrich, Helmut and Bitsch, Roland (2002). In vivo antioxidative capacity of a composite berry juice. Food Research International, 35 (2-3), 213-216. doi: 10.1016/S0963-9969(01)00186-7

In vivo antioxidative capacity of a composite berry juice

2002

Conference Publication

Bioavailability of the overall antioxidant capacity of fruit juices in humans

Birtsch, I., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Carle, E. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Bioavailability of the overall antioxidant capacity of fruit juices in humans. 21. International Conference on Polyphenols, Marrakech, Morocco, 09-12 September 2002.

Bioavailability of the overall antioxidant capacity of fruit juices in humans

2002

Conference Publication

Die Bioverfuegbarkeit von Anthocyanen aus rotem Traubensaftkonzentrat und Rotwein

Strass, G., Netzel, M., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Die Bioverfuegbarkeit von Anthocyanen aus rotem Traubensaftkonzentrat und Rotwein. 39. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Jena, Germany, 14-15 March 2002. DGE.

Die Bioverfuegbarkeit von Anthocyanen aus rotem Traubensaftkonzentrat und Rotwein

2002

Conference Publication

Die Bioverfuegbarkeit von Polyphenolen aus Fruchtsaeften, gemessen als integrale plasmatische antioxidative Kapazitaet

Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Carle, E. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Die Bioverfuegbarkeit von Polyphenolen aus Fruchtsaeften, gemessen als integrale plasmatische antioxidative Kapazitaet. 39. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Jena, Germany, 14-15 March 2002. DGE.

Die Bioverfuegbarkeit von Polyphenolen aus Fruchtsaeften, gemessen als integrale plasmatische antioxidative Kapazitaet

2002

Conference Publication

Bioactivity of an anthocyanin-rich hibiscus extract in humans

Netzel, M., Janssen, M., Strass, G., Pfannebecker, I., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Bioactivity of an anthocyanin-rich hibiscus extract in humans. Functionalities of Pigments in Food, Lisbon, Portugal, 11-14 June 2002. Lisbon, Portugal: Sociedade Portuguesa de Quimica, Federation of European Chemical Societies, European Commission.

Bioactivity of an anthocyanin-rich hibiscus extract in humans

2002

Conference Publication

In vivo Bioaktivitaet eines anthocyanreichen Rotweins

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2002). In vivo Bioaktivitaet eines anthocyanreichen Rotweins. Forschung im Dienste der Lebensmittelqualitaet – Beitraege der Gemeinschaftsforschung, 60. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2002, Garching, Munich, Germany, 3-4 September 2002. Forschungskreis der Ernaehrungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.

In vivo Bioaktivitaet eines anthocyanreichen Rotweins

2002

Conference Publication

Die Verfuegbarkeit von Ascorbinsauure aus Orangen- und schwarzem Johannisbeersaft für den Menschen

Netzel, M., Pfannebecker, I., Strass, G. and Bitsch, I. (2002). Die Verfuegbarkeit von Ascorbinsauure aus Orangen- und schwarzem Johannisbeersaft für den Menschen. Deutscher Lebensmittelchemikertag 2001, Braunschweig, Germany, 11-12 September 2001.

Die Verfuegbarkeit von Ascorbinsauure aus Orangen- und schwarzem Johannisbeersaft für den Menschen

2002

Conference Publication

Biokinetics of anthocyanins from red grape juice in healthy volunteers

Bitsch, R., Netzel, M., Strass, G. and Bitsch, I. (2002). Biokinetics of anthocyanins from red grape juice in healthy volunteers. COST Action 916: Bioactive Compounds in Plant Foods - Health Effects and Perspectives for the Food Industry, Tenerife, Spain, 26-28 April 2001. Brussels, Belgium: Office for Publications of the European Communities.

Biokinetics of anthocyanins from red grape juice in healthy volunteers

2002

Conference Publication

Moderne Weinbereitung und ihr Einfluss auf den Resveratrolgehalt bei ausgewaehlten Rotweinen

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Moderne Weinbereitung und ihr Einfluss auf den Resveratrolgehalt bei ausgewaehlten Rotweinen. 39. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Jena, Germany, 14-15 March 2002. DGE.

Moderne Weinbereitung und ihr Einfluss auf den Resveratrolgehalt bei ausgewaehlten Rotweinen

2002

Conference Publication

Anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine and plasma after red wine ingestion

Bitsch, R., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M. and Bitsch, I. (2002). Anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine and plasma after red wine ingestion. 21. International Conference on Polyphenols, Marrakech, Morocco, 9-12 September 2002.

Anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine and plasma after red wine ingestion

2002

Conference Publication

Anthocyane im menschlichen Plasma nach Genuss von rotem Traubensaftkonzentrat

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2002). Anthocyane im menschlichen Plasma nach Genuss von rotem Traubensaftkonzentrat. Deutscher Lebensmittelchemikertag 2001, Braunschweig, Germany, 11-12 September 2001.

Anthocyane im menschlichen Plasma nach Genuss von rotem Traubensaftkonzentrat

2001

Journal Article

Bioavailability of antioxidative compounds from Brettacher apple juice in humans

Bitsch R, Netzel M, Carle E, Strass G, Kesenheimer B, Herbst M and Bitsch I (2001). Bioavailability of antioxidative compounds from Brettacher apple juice in humans. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 1 (4), 245-249. doi: 10.1016/S1466-8564(00)00026-6

Bioavailability of antioxidative compounds from Brettacher apple juice in humans

2001

Journal Article

Efficacy of benfotiamine versus thiamine on function and glycation products of peripheral nerves in diabetic rats

Stracke H, Hammes HP, Werkmann D, Mavrakis K, Bitsch I, Netzel M, Geyer J, Koepcke W, Sauerland C, Betzel RG and Federlin KF (2001). Efficacy of benfotiamine versus thiamine on function and glycation products of peripheral nerves in diabetic rats. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, 109 (6), 330-336. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-17399

Efficacy of benfotiamine versus thiamine on function and glycation products of peripheral nerves in diabetic rats

2001

Journal Article

Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Janssen, M., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2001). Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology, 20 (2), 89-95.

Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice

2001

Journal Article

Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice

Netzel M, Strass G, Janssen M, Bitsch I and Bitsch R (2001). Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology, 20 (2), 89-95.

Bioactive anthocyanins detected in human urine after ingestion of blackcurrant juice

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

Availability

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