Dr Michael Netzel
Dr

Michael Netzel

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Background

Michael is passionate about plant-based foods, with a particular focus on their nutritional composition, quality, bioactivity, digestibility, and potential for promoting healthy diets. He has served as a Chief Investigator on several flagship initiatives, including the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, the CRC for Developing Northern Australia, and the HIA-funded Naturally Nutritious project. His research emphasizes the importance of understanding both in vitro bioaccessibility—how compounds are released from the food matrix and become available for intestinal absorption—and the more complex in vivo bioavailability and metabolism, including microbial degradation in the gut. These processes are critical for predicting the bioactivity and potential health benefits of dietary phytochemicals in humans.

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research interests

  • Phytochemicals and Health

    My primary research interests focus on phytochemicals—specifically polyphenols (both bound and free), carotenoids, and betalains—as well as vitamins. I investigate their analysis, binding characteristics within the plant (food) matrix, and structural modifications or degradation during processing and digestion. This includes studying their bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and metabolism, essentially tracing the journey “from raw produce to absorbed and metabolised bioactive compounds.”

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689 works between 1992 and 2026
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2005

Conference Publication

Vorschlag zur wissenschaftlichen Absicherung von gesundheitlichen Werbeaussagen für Fruchtsäfte

Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Rossberg, A. and Bitsch, R. (2005). Vorschlag zur wissenschaftlichen Absicherung von gesundheitlichen Werbeaussagen für Fruchtsäfte. 42. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Kiel, Germany, 17-18 March 2005. DGE.

Vorschlag zur wissenschaftlichen Absicherung von gesundheitlichen Werbeaussagen für Fruchtsäfte

2005

Conference Publication

Untersuchungen zum in vivo Metabolismus von Pelargoniodin-3-Glukosid

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Kammerer, D., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R., Frank, T. and Christian, B. (2005). Untersuchungen zum in vivo Metabolismus von Pelargoniodin-3-Glukosid. Regionalverbandstagung-Suedost der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft, Fachgruppe in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, Halle/Saale, Germany, 1-2 April 2004. Wiley.

Untersuchungen zum in vivo Metabolismus von Pelargoniodin-3-Glukosid

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. 3rd International Congress on Pigments in Food, Quimper France, Jun 14-17 2004. Quimper, France: University de Bretagne Occidentale.

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

2005

Conference Publication

Urinary excretion of antioxidants and phenolics following fruit juice intake – influence of storing

Bitsch, R., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Frank, T., Ott, U. and Bitsch, I. (2005). Urinary excretion of antioxidants and phenolics following fruit juice intake – influence of storing. Bio-Profit – COST 926 Conference 2005, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 12-13 October 2005.

Urinary excretion of antioxidants and phenolics following fruit juice intake – influence of storing

2005

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. (2005). 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.

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

2005

Conference Publication

Bioverfuegbarkeit von Antioxidantien aus naturtruebem Apfelsaft und Mehrfruchtsaft

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Krotz, C., Frank, T., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Ott, U., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2005). Bioverfuegbarkeit von Antioxidantien aus naturtruebem Apfelsaft und Mehrfruchtsaft. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2005, Berlin, Germany, 13-14 September 2005. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie e. V. (FEI), Bonn, Germany.

Bioverfuegbarkeit von Antioxidantien aus naturtruebem Apfelsaft und Mehrfruchtsaft

2005

Conference Publication

Excretion of polyphenols and metabolites in human urine following consumption of apple juice

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Rossberg, A., Krotz, C., Schwarz, M., Bitsch, I., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Frank, T. and Bitsch, R. (2005). Excretion of polyphenols and metabolites in human urine following consumption of apple juice. Vitamins and Additives in the Nutrition of Man and Animal, Jena, Germany, 28-29 September 2005. Jena, Germany: Institute of Animal Nutrition.

Excretion of polyphenols and metabolites in human urine following consumption of apple juice

2005

Conference Publication

Phenolische Substanzen in naturtrüben Apfelsäften – ein Vergleich zwischen sortenreinen Säften und Mischsäften

Strass, G., Rossberg, A., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Kammerer, D., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, R., Bitsch, I. and Netzel, M. (2005). Phenolische Substanzen in naturtrüben Apfelsäften – ein Vergleich zwischen sortenreinen Säften und Mischsäften. 42. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Kiel, Germany, 17-18 March 2005. DGE.

Phenolische Substanzen in naturtrüben Apfelsäften – ein Vergleich zwischen sortenreinen Säften und Mischsäften

2005

Conference Publication

Charakterisierung der antioxidativen Kapazitaet von naturtrueben Apfelsäften mit vier unterschiedlichen Testsystemen

Netzel, M., Rossberg, A., Strass, G., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2005). Charakterisierung der antioxidativen Kapazitaet von naturtrueben Apfelsäften mit vier unterschiedlichen Testsystemen. Regionalverbandstagung-Suedost der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft, Fachgruppe in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, Halle/Saale, Germany, 1-2 April 2004. Wiley.

Charakterisierung der antioxidativen Kapazitaet von naturtrueben Apfelsäften mit vier unterschiedlichen Testsystemen

2004

Journal Article

Bioavailability and biokinetics of anthocyanins from red grape juice and red wine

Bitsch, R, Netzel, M, Frank, T, Strass, G and Bitsch, I (2004). Bioavailability and biokinetics of anthocyanins from red grape juice and red wine. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, 2004 (5), 293-298. doi: 10.1155/S1110724304403106

Bioavailability and biokinetics of anthocyanins from red grape juice and red wine

2004

Journal Article

Urinary excretion of cyanidin glucosides and glucuronides in healthy humans after elderberry juice ingestion

Bitsch, R, Netzel, M, Sonntag, S, Strass, G, Frank, T and Bitsch, I (2004). Urinary excretion of cyanidin glucosides and glucuronides in healthy humans after elderberry juice ingestion. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology (5) PII S111072430440309X, 343-345. doi: 10.1155/S111072430440309X

Urinary excretion of cyanidin glucosides and glucuronides in healthy humans after elderberry juice ingestion

2004

Journal Article

Antioxidant capacity of human plasma and serum as affected by a single dose of a beverage rich in antioxidants – use of three different assay systems

Bohm, Volker, Netzel, Michael, Kler, Adolf, Marx, Stefan, Weiss, Michael and Geiss, Kurt-Reiner (2004). Antioxidant capacity of human plasma and serum as affected by a single dose of a beverage rich in antioxidants – use of three different assay systems. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 2 (1), 74-78.

Antioxidant capacity of human plasma and serum as affected by a single dose of a beverage rich in antioxidants – use of three different assay systems

2004

Journal Article

Bioavailability of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of elderberry extract and blackcurrant juice

Bitsch, I, Janssen, M, Netzel, M, Strass, G and Frank, T (2004). Bioavailability of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of elderberry extract and blackcurrant juice. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 42 (5), 293-300. doi: 10.5414/CPP42293

Bioavailability of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of elderberry extract and blackcurrant juice

2004

Conference Publication

Red wine as a source of in vivo antioxidants – investigations with a polyphenolic-rich Pinot Noir and healthy humans

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). Red wine as a source of in vivo antioxidants – investigations with a polyphenolic-rich Pinot Noir and healthy humans. 28th World Congress of Vine and Wine, Vienna, Australia, 4-9 July 2004. Paris France: Organisation internationale de la vigne et du vin.

Red wine as a source of in vivo antioxidants – investigations with a polyphenolic-rich Pinot Noir and healthy humans

2004

Conference Publication

Sanddornsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen

Strass, G., Allmann, S., Frank, T., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R. and Netzel, M. (2004). Sanddornsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen. 41. Wissenschaftliche Kongress der DGE, Munich, Germany, 11-12 March 2004. DGE.

Sanddornsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen

2004

Conference Publication

In vivo Transfer von Rotweinantioxidantien

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T., Koenitz, R., Christmann, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2004). In vivo Transfer von Rotweinantioxidantien. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2004, Hamburg-Harburg, Germany, 07-08 September 2004. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernaehrungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.

In vivo Transfer von Rotweinantioxidantien

2004

Conference Publication

Dose-dependent urinary excretion of dietary anthocyanins following ingestion of elderberry juice

Strass, G., Netzel, M., Frank, T., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Dose-dependent urinary excretion of dietary anthocyanins following ingestion of elderberry juice. Pigments in Food More than Colours, Quimper, France, 14-17 June 2004.

Dose-dependent urinary excretion of dietary anthocyanins following ingestion of elderberry juice

2004

Conference Publication

Bioverfügbarkeit von Cyanidin- und Delphinidinglykosiden aus schwarzem Johannisbeersaft und Holunderbeer-Extrakt

Bitsch, I., Janssen, M., Frank, T., Strass, G. and Netzel, M. (2004). Bioverfügbarkeit von Cyanidin- und Delphinidinglykosiden aus schwarzem Johannisbeersaft und Holunderbeer-Extrakt. Regionalverbandstagung-Suedost der Lebensmittelchemischen Gesellschaft, Fachgruppe in der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, Halle/Saale, Germany, 1-2 April 2004.

Bioverfügbarkeit von Cyanidin- und Delphinidinglykosiden aus schwarzem Johannisbeersaft und Holunderbeer-Extrakt

2004

Conference Publication

Pharmacokinetiks of dietary anthocyanins following consumption of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract and blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) juice

Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Strass, G., Frank, T. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Pharmacokinetiks of dietary anthocyanins following consumption of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract and blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) juice. 3rd International Workshop on Anthocyanins “Anthocyanins – more than nature’s colours…”, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 27-29 January 2004. North Ryde, NSW Australia: Instant Colour Press.

Pharmacokinetiks of dietary anthocyanins following consumption of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract and blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) juice

2004

Conference Publication

Naturtrueber Apfelsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen

Netzel, M., Rossberg, A., Strass, G., Frank, T., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2004). Naturtrueber Apfelsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen. FEI-Diskussionstagung 2004, Hamburg-Harburg, Germany, 07-08 September 2004. Bonn, Germany: Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie e. V, Bonn, Germany.

Naturtrueber Apfelsaft als Quelle bioaktiver Substanzen

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    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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