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David Julian McClements, PhD

Distinguished Professor, Department of Food Science, UMass Amherst

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David Julian McClements, PhD

Research Focus - Colloidal Delivery Systems for Bioactives

Formulation of colloidal delivery systems for bioactive agents
Characterization of nutraceutical stability and gastrointestinal fate
Development of in vitro gastrointestinal models to test encapsulated bioactives
Food matrix design for increased bioavailability

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McClements DJ, Decker EA, Park Y, Weiss J. Structural design principles for delivery of bioactive components in nutraceuticals and functional foods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2009:49(6):577-606.

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