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faculty
Catherine Neto, PhD
Professor
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Teaching
Programs
Programs
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology MS, PhD
- Chemistry BS, BS/MS
- Chemistry and Biochemistry PhD
- Chemistry / Biochemistry MS
Courses
Doctoral students' research in progress, emphasizing not only research but also communication and writing. Every active doctoral candidate will present her or his work in progress in the seminar, and in addition there will be at least two presentations from external speakers. Students will write summaries of each presentation. Students must complete this course in at least two different semesters. Course is graded pass-fail.
Doctoral students' research in progress, emphasizing not only research but also communication and writing. Every active doctoral candidate will present her or his work in progress in the seminar, and in addition there will be at least two presentations from external speakers. Students will write summaries of each presentation. Students must complete this course in at least two different semesters. Course is graded pass-fail.
The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for chemistry and textile chemistry majors.
The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for chemistry and textile chemistry majors.
Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus.
Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus.
Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus.
Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus.
Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus.
Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus.
Research
Research awards
- $ 100,000 awarded by MA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH for Cranberry Health Research – Phytochemistry to Protect Against Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
- $ 100,000 awarded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health, BSAS for Cranberry Health Research - Phytochemistry and Cellular Protective Mechanisms
- $ 100,000 awarded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health for UMass Cranberry Health Research Center Gut Health Initiative
- $ 49,408 awarded by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. for Extraction, Fractionation and Characterization of Triterpenoids from Cranberry Pomace
- $ 100,000 awarded by MA Department of Public Health for FY 22 Colon Health Initiative at UMass Cranberry Health Research Center
Research interests
- Phytochemicals with anti-cancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity from cranberries and other plant sources
- Bioactivity, purification, and analysis of natural products
- Factors influencing production of secondary metabolites including functional food factors