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Bioanalysis young investigator: Alexander Medina-Remón
Alexander Medina-Remón1, Rosa Maria Lamuela Raventós
1Nutrition & Food Science Department, XaRTA, INSA, Pharmacy School, University of Barcelona, Spain. amedina@ub.edu
A new bioanalytical method was developed to quantify urinary phenols, aiding hypertension prevention research. This advancement facilitates new collaborations and studies on polyphenol health effects.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Alex Medina's PhD research focused on developing novel bioanalytical techniques.
- The research was situated within the Natural Antioxidants research group.
Observation:
- A new method was created to quantify phenols in urine.
- This method was applied to the PREDIMED study to investigate hypertension prevention.
Findings:
- The developed bioanalytical methodology enables phenol quantification in urine.
- The method is crucial for correlating phenol levels with hypertension prevention outcomes.
Implications:
- The new method has spurred collaborations with various research institutions.
- Further research will explore the health effects of polyphenols using this technique.
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