Iulia Varzaru

I am a senior researcher at the National Research - Development Institute for Animal Biology and Nutrition (INCDBNA-IBNA Balotești), Department Feed and Food Quality, with over 15 years of experience in development of functional feed and food, animal nutrition, oxidative stress mitigation. My interdisciplinary expertise lies at the intersection of biochemistry, feed science, and sustainable food systems.

I contributed to research projects focused on:

·           Valorisation of agro-industrial by-products into bioactive-rich feed ingredients.

·           Development of sustainable, antioxidant-enriched feed formulations that enhance animal performance while reducing environmental pollution and improving food quality.

·           In vivo animal trials assessing oxidative stress biomarkers, gut microbiota modulation, nutrient digestibility, and animal product quality and shelf-life.

·           Designing and in vitro/in vivo validation of bioactive-rich feed formulations using natural antioxidants that directly contribute to the reduction of synthetic additives and nutrient pollution.

I am currently involved in interdisciplinary work related to the circular economy, functional product development, and the reduction of nutrient loss across the food chain.

Our research team has an approach that integrates advanced analytical techniques, in vitro digestibility models, and in vivo studies, contributing to both scientific advancement and practical applications.