Martina Sura-de Jong
Professor Protein Transition at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
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Online Open Day
19 March
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Online Open Day
4 June
Professor Protein Transition at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
Online Open Day
19 March
Online Open Day
4 June
Online Open Day
19 March
Online Open Day
4 June
Professor Protein Transition at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
In 2014, she worked as a researcher in the Biotechnology programme at VHL. Additionally, she, together with the former professor of Healthy and Sustainable Food and Welfare Diseases, initiated the PhD research project "Eating for Science," which focused on the influence of food on the human gut microbiome and health. Later, she led the research line "Soil and Plant Microbiome" under the Applied Research Group for Sustainable Soil Management. Her expertise in microbial ecology and molecular biology made her aware of the connection between soil, plants, food, and humans, and the crucial role of microorganisms in this. The Applied Research Group for Protein Transition in Leeuwarden started in November 2022.
Martina Sura-de Jong completed her education, master's, and PhD in microbiology at the University of Chemistry and Technology in the beautiful city of Prague. During her PhD research at the Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, she discovered her passion for DNA, microbial ecology, and the environment. Shortly thereafter, she led a multidisciplinary research group as a principal investigator, focusing on interactions between soil microbiota and plants, bioremediation/phytoremediation, and the application of genetic modification to optimise this remediation. In this role, she was also part of the Ministry of the Environment's committee overseeing the safe application of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) in the Czech Republic.
We focus on disseminating knowledge about the microbiome and applying it to balance protein production and consumption. The opportunities to collaborate on the transition to a more sustainable and healthier food system excite us. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities, research partnerships, or simply want to contribute to the future of food, please contact us.
Martina Sura
Professor of Protein Transition
E-mail: martina.sura@hvhl.nl
Phone: +31 26 369 58 28
The Applied Research Group for Protein Transition investigates how microorganisms contribute to healthy soil and vital crops with good nutritional value and taste, ultimately leading to healthy people. Additionally, it focuses on the application of microorganisms as a high-quality protein source for human consumption, with sustainability and human health as important criteria.