Professor Francisco Tomás Barberán wins the XXII edition of the DuPont Science Award for his contributions to the field of food quality, safety, and their role in improving human health. As the winner, he receives a 30,000 euro prize. The DuPont Award was created in 1991 to recognize scientists in Iberia who make significant advances in science and its applications.

1. Professor Francisco Tomás Barberán wins the XXII edition of
the DuPont Science Award
• Professor Francis A. Thomas Barberán is a PhD researcher and professor at the
Department of Food Science and Technology CEBAS-CSIC in Murcia, Spain.
Oviedo, Spain - November 23, 2012. -- Dr. Francisco A. Barberán Thomas, researcher
and professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology CEBAS-CSIC
(Centre for Soil Science and Applied Biology) one of the leading centers from the CSIC
in the field of Agrifood at their campus site in Murcia. Professor Thomas Barberán-who
leads the Research Group on Quality, Safety and Bioactivity of Plant Foods- has been
named winner of the XXII DuPont Science Award whose theme this year is refocusing
on the subject of nutrition and health.
After a detailed discussion about the merits of the candidates, the 2012 DuPont Award
jury unanimously decided to grant this prize to Dr. Francisco A. Thomas Barberán for
his scientific contributions in the field of quality food production and its role in improving
human health, becoming a national and international reference in the field of food
polyphenols, their relationship with quality and safety, and their role in nutrition and
health.
The President of the jury, Professor Santiago Grisolia, highlighted the significance of
Francisco Tomás Barberán’s work and said that "in the times we live in, it’s encouraging
to see how science is still there, providing solutions and answers and revealing new
questions and possibilities. Those who devote their lives to research hold an important
place in society thanks to these kind of awards.”
"Professor Thomas Barberán develops his entire activity and technological scientific
approach in areas such as food safety and quality, healthy development and healthy
plant foods, and microbiological contamination control. Such activities are fully aligned
with one of our three major strategies: agriculture and nutrition. Professor,
congratulations and thanks for your contribution" added Enrique Macián, President of
DuPont in Ibérica.
The jury, chaired by Professor Santiago Grisolia, met today to award the prize to the
new DuPont Science Award winner. The ceremony to hand the prize -worth 30,000
euros- will be held as usual in the city of Oviedo in early 2013.
The DuPont Award was created in 1991 under the auspices of Nobel Prize winner
Professor Severo Ochoa in order to stimulate initiatives in the form of articles or papers
published that constitute an important contribution to the advancement of science and
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2. its applications. Throughout the twenty one previous editions, the award has recognized
leading scientists from the Iberian Peninsula, like: José Joaquín Barluenga, (1991),
Andres Maldonado (1992), Manuel Elices Calafat (1993), Francisco José Balta (1994),
Avelino Corma Canos ( 1995), Pedro Miguel Etxenike (1996), Moses Horrillo Moran
(1997), Carlos Lopez-Otin (1998), Albert Grañena Batista (1999), Juan Modolell (2000),
Carlos Martinez Alonso (2001), Maria Carmo Fonseca ( 2002), Manuel Garcia Velarde
(2003), Sergio Moreno (2004) Jaume Veciana Miró (2005), Angel Rubio Secades
(2006), Nazario Martín León (2007), Antonio Hernando Grande (2008), Rosa María
Menéndez López (2009) Luis Liz Marzan (2010) and Manuel Martinez Hernandez
(2011).
You can find information on the foundation, jury members and other details related to
the XXIIDuPont Science Award in: http://www.premiodupont.org
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the
global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since
1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments,
NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as
providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil
fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont
and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com
For more details:
Marisa Loredo
Public Affairs Leader for DuPont in Ibérica
marisa.loredo@dupont.com
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