Prof. Dr. Ana Couto | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award
Professor / Researcher | FCUP / CIIMAR | Portugal
Dr. Ana Isabel Santos Couto, a distinguished researcher and academic, holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Porto (2014). Her academic journey is marked by international collaborations with CIIMAR, Norway’s Life Sciences University, and Nord University. Currently serving as an Assistant Researcher at CIIMAR and an Invited Assistant Professor at the University of Porto, her expertise lies in fish nutrition, histology, physiology, and health and welfare. Dr. Couto’s research focuses on optimizing animal health through nutritional strategies and innovative diagnostic tools.
Profile
Education
Dr. Couto obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Aveiro in 2004, graduating with distinction. She pursued her Ph.D. in Biology at the University of Porto, completing her thesis on the impacts of antinutrients on marine species in collaboration with Norwegian institutions. Her academic credentials are complemented by advanced training in marine biology, toxicology, and aquaculture techniques.
Professional Experience
With a career spanning nearly two decades, Dr. Couto has contributed extensively to academia and industry. She has held research roles at CIIMAR, CCMAR, and Nord University, developing groundbreaking work in fish nutrition and health. She has supervised multiple Ph.D., M.Sc., and undergraduate projects, combining her scientific acumen with strong mentoring skills. Dr. Couto also actively participates in continuous education programs and manages CIIMAR’s histology laboratory, ensuring the transfer of her expertise to emerging scientists.
Research Interests
Dr. Couto’s primary research interests include:
- Nutrition-health dynamics: Exploring the interplay between diet and health in aquatic species.
- Innovative nutritional strategies: Developing sustainable feed ingredients to enhance fish health and welfare.
- Diagnostic advancements: Creating tools to evaluate nutritional pathologies and optimize aquaculture health management.
Her work emphasizes sustainability, aiming to contribute to the global blue economy.
Awards
Dr. Couto’s achievements include being part of the winning team for the 2021 Challenge Startup Competition by the University of Macau, a recognition of her innovative contributions to animal health. Additionally, her projects have consistently been funded by competitive grants, affirming her role as a leading researcher.
Publications
Effect of solid-state fermentation of Brewer’s spent grain on digestibility and digestive function of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) juveniles
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- Authors: Estevão-Rodrigues, T., Fernandes, H., Moutinho, S., Oliva-Teles, A., Peres, H.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 2
Tracking Biomarkers for the Health and Welfare of Aquaculture Fish
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- Authors: Oliveira, J., Oliva-Teles, A., Couto, A.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
Effect of dietary L-glutamine supplementation on the intestinal physiology and growth during Solea senegalensis larval development
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- Authors: Matias, A.C., Viegas, A.R., Couto, A., Pousão-Ferreira, P., Ribeiro, L.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
Salicornia ramosissima Biomass as a Partial Replacement of Wheat Meal in Diets for Juvenile European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
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- Authors: Barreto, A., Couto, A., Jerónimo, D., Costas, B., Rocha, R.J.M.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
Novel chitinolytic Bacillus spp. increase feed efficiency, feed digestibility, and survivability to Vibrio anguillarum in European seabass fed with diets containing Hermetia illucens larvae meal
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- Authors: Rangel, F., Monteiro, M., Santos, R.A., Serra, C.R., Enes, P.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 5
Effect of Tryptophan Dietary Content on Meagre, Argyrosomus regius, Juveniles Stress and Behavioral Response
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- Authors: Vasconcelos, A., Soares, M.C., Barata, M., Mendes, R., Saavedra, M.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
Dietary oleic acid supplementation improves feed efficiency and modulates fatty acid profile and cell signaling pathway in European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) juveniles fed high-lipid diets
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- Authors: Martins, N., Magalhães, R., Vieria, L., Peres, H., Oliva-Teles, A.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 7
Feeding Yellow Worms to Meagre: Effects on Whole-Body Fatty Acid Profile and Hepatic and Intestine Oxidative Status
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- Authors: Guerreiro, I., Castro, C., Serra, C.R., Oliva-Teles, A., Enes, P.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
Effect of Dietary Incorporation of Yellow Mealworm as a Partial Fishmeal Replacer on Growth, Metabolism, and Intestinal Histomorphology in Juvenile Meagre (Argyrosomus regius)
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- Authors: Saavedra, M., Barata, M., Matias, A.C., Dias, J., Pousão-Ferreira, P.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
Oxidative Stress Response of Meagre to Dietary Black Soldier Fly Meal
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- Authors: Guerreiro, I., Castro, C., Serra, C.R., Oliva-Teles, A., Enes, P.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 4
Conclusion
Dr. Ana Isabel Santos Couto exemplifies the synergy of academic rigor, innovative research, and impactful teaching. Her work bridges fundamental biology with applied aquaculture, fostering advancements that benefit both science and industry. Her commitment to sustainability and mentorship continues to inspire the next generation of researchers in marine biology and aquaculture.
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