Charlene Van Buiten, PhD
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    • Nutraceutical approaches for ameliorating celiac disease
    • Optimization of bioactive profiles in plant-based foods
    • Pre-Absorptive protection mechanisms of dietary supplements
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    • Educational Program Development
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  • Home
  • Biography
    • Professional Biography
    • Personal Biography
    • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research
    • Nutraceutical approaches for ameliorating celiac disease
    • Optimization of bioactive profiles in plant-based foods
    • Pre-Absorptive protection mechanisms of dietary supplements
    • Collaborations and Past Work
  • Teaching
    • Current Courses
    • Past Courses
  • Outreach
    • Educational Program Development
    • Upward Bound Math & Science
    • Institute of Food Technologists

Charlene B. Van Buiten, Ph.D.

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Present Appointment

2019-present
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Assistant Professor
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Research Experience

2017-2019




​2015-2017

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​​2012-2015
T32 Postdoctoral Fellow, NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Department of Plant Biology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

USDA Predoctoral Fellow, National Institute for Food and Agriculture
Department of Food Science
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Food Science
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Education

2017


2012


2011

Ph.D. in Food Science 
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences

B.S. in Nutritional Sciences

University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Minors: Food Science, Biological Sciences

​International Exchange Student in Food Science

University College Dublin, College of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine

Publications & Presentations

Van Buiten, C. B.; Gong, Y.; Wu, G.; Lam, Y. Y.; Raskin, I. Poorly Absorbed Dietary Compounds Modify Intraluminal Redox Status: A Novel Therapeutic Target for Metabolic Syndrome. Presented at the 2019 NIH Centers for Advancing Research on Botanicals and Other Natural Products (CARBON) Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. (Poster).

Van Buiten, C. B.; Yennawar, N. H.; Pacheco, C. N.; Hatzakis, E.; Elias, R. J. Physicochemical interactions with (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate drive structural modification of celiac-associated immunostimulatory peptide α2-gliadin (57-89) at physiological conditions. Food Funct, 2019. DOI: 10.1039/C9FO00553F.

Honarbakhsh, M.; Malta, K.; Ericsson, A.; Zhu, C.; Bromberg, Y.; Zhong, G.; Isoherranen, N.; Van Buiten, C. B.; Raskin, I.; Chikindas, M.; Breslin, P.; Quadro, L. Interaction between dietary vitamin A, gut microbes and host vitamin A status. Presented at Experimental Biology 2019. Orlando, FL. (Poster).

Van Buiten, C. B.; Lambert, J. D.; Elias, R. J. Green tea polyphenols mitigate gliadin-mediated permeability in vitro. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2018. 1700879, 1-8. DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.20170087

Stanley, T. H.; Van Buiten, C. B.; Baker, S. A.; Elias, R. J.; Anantheswaran, R. C.; Lambert J. D. Impact of Roasting on the Flavan-3-ol Composition, Aroma Chemistry, and In Vitro Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitory Activity of Cocoa Beans. Food Chem. 2018, 255, 414-420. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.02.036

Van Buiten, C. B.; Smith, J. C.; Elias, R. J.; Lambert, J. D. (2017). Flavanols vs. Flavor: Fostering an Interest in Food Science with Chocolate Bar Product Development. Presented at the Institute of Food Technologists 2017 National Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. (Poster)

Van Buiten, C. B.; Lambert, J. D.; Sae-tan, S.; Elias, R. J. (2017). Inhibition of Gliadin Digestion by Green Tea Polyphenols and the Potential Implications for Celiac Disease. Presented at Experimental Biology 2017. Chicago, IL. (Poster). Abstract.

Van Buiten, C. B. (2016). Physicochemical consequences of interactions between immunodominant gluten peptide α2-gliadin (57-89) and major green tea polyphenol (–)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. Presented at the 2016 USDA NIFA Fellows Program Project Directors’ Meeting, Washington, D.C. (Oral).

Van Buiten, C. B. (2016). Physicochemical modification of an immunostimulatory gluten peptide and the potential implications for celiac disease. Presented at the 251st American Chemical Society National Meeting - Withycombe-Charalambous Graduate Student Research Award Symposium. San Diego, CA. (Oral). Abstract.

Van Buiten, C. B.; Pacheco, C. N.; Hatzakis, E.; Elias R. J. (2016). Structural modification of an immunodominant gluten peptide upon interaction with (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. Presented at the 251st American Chemical Society National Meeting - "Advances in Food Peptide & Food Protein Research: Nutrition, Functionality and Food Safety" (Oral) and Sci-Mix Poster Symposium (Poster). San Diego, CA. Abstract. Presented at the Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Research Exposition (Poster). University Park, PA.

Van Buiten, C. B.; Schmitt, M.; Schneider, V.; Elias R. J. (2016). Investigation of a novel polymer-based fining system for the removal of "foxy" aroma in V. vinifera wines. Presented at the 2016 Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Board Meeting (Oral). Abstract. 

Van Buiten, C. B.; Pacheco, C. N.; Hatzakis, E.; Elias R. J. (2015). Influence of molecular structure on interactions between dietary polyphenols and an immunodominant gluten peptide. Presented at the 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting. Boston, MA. Abstract (Oral). Presented at the 2015 Food Systems Approach for Gut Health Conference. University Park, PA. (Poster)

 Van Buiten, C. B.; Schmitt, M.; Volker, S.; Elias, R. J. (2015). Investigation of a novel polymer-based fining method for the removal of 2-aminoacetophenone from Vitis vinifera wines. Presented at the 2015 American Society of Enology and Viticulture National Conference. Portland, OR. Abstract (Pg. 145)

Belskie, K. M.; Van Buiten C. B.; Ramanathan, R.; Mancini R. A.  Reverse electron transport effects on NADH formation and metmyoglobin reduction, Meat Sci. 2015, 105, 89 – 92. DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.02.012 

Van Buiten, C. B.; Primrose, R. J.; Elias, R. J. (2014). Effects of pre- and post-fermentation fining with polyvinylpolypyrrolidone on the aromatic profile of Moscatel wine. Presented at the 2014 American Society of Enology and Viticulture National Conference. Austin, TX. Abstract (Pg. 120)

Ramanathan, R.; Mancini R. A.; Van Buiten, C. B.  Effects of aging temperature and time on beef longissimus color intensity and stability. Meat Sci. 2014, 96 (1), 491. DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.07.149

Ramanathan, R.; Mancini, R. A.; Dady, G. A.; Van Buiten, C. B. Effects of succinate and pH on cooked beef color. Meat Sci. 2013, 93 (4), 888 – 892. DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.12.007

Ramanathan, R.; Mancini, R. A.; Van Buiten, C. B. (2013) Effects of aging temperature and time on beef longissimus color intensity and stability. Presented at the 66th American Meat Science Reciprocal Meat Conference in Auburn, AL.

Ramanathan. R.; Mancini, R. A.; Van Buiten, C. B.; Suman, S. P.; Beach, C. M. Effects of pyruvate on lipid oxidation and ground beef color. J Food Sci. 2012, 77 (8), C886 – C892. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-8341.2012.02814.x

Van Buiten, C. B.; Ramanathan, R.; Mancini, R. A. (2012). Effects of reverse electron transport on NADH formation and enzymatic metmyoglobin reduction. Presented at 2012 Frontiers in Undergraduate Research, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

Grants

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Predoctoral Fellowship
Dates: 01/2016-18
Title: “Physicochemical Modification of an Immunodominant Gliadin Peptide with Dietary Polyphenols
and the Potential Implications for Celiac Disease”
Contribution: Lead Author and PI
Total Award: $70,874
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Pennsylvania Wine Marketing & Research Board – Research, Marketing and Education Grant
Dates: 
04/2015-16
Title: “Investigation of a Novel Polymer-Base Fining System for the Removal of Foxy/Native Aroma in
Vitis vinifera Wines”
Contribution: Lead Author and Co-PI
Total Award: $12,963

The Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Sciences Graduate Student Competitive Grant
Dates: 12/2014-06/15
Title: “Physicochemical Modification and Sequestration of an Immunodominant Gliadin Peptide by

Dietary Polyphenols”
Total Award: $2,000

University of Connecticut Summer Undergraduate Research Fund
Dates: 05-08/2011
Title: “The Effect of Reverse Electron Transport on NADH Formation and Enzymatic Metmyoglobin

Reduction”
Total Award: $3,000

Honors and Awards

​Pennsylvania State University
2016


2015
2014, '15
2014
2013, '15

Robert D. and Jeanne L. McCarthy Graduate Teaching Award
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Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award
Edith and William B. Rosskam Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Education Abroad Scholarship
Willaim Rosskam Memorial Scholarship
Frank S. and Nina Cobb Grant-in-Aid Award
Robert D. and Jeanne L. McCarthy Graduate Teaching Award
​Institute of Food Technologists
2016
2010, '11, '12
First Place, Nutritious Foods for Kids Product Development Contest
​IFT Student Scholarship, Connecticut "Nutmeg" Chapter
University of Connecticut
2011

2010, '11
2010
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2009
Jarvis Products Corporation Scholarship
Cornelius and Mary Jane York Scholarship
Mary M. and Katherine E. Connelly Scholarship
Kinsman Family International Agriculture Award
Universitas 21 Global Citizenship Award
​Henry and Ebba Hansen Leadership Award
National FFA Association
2009
National FFA Organization American Degree

Professional Development

Rutgers University
2018


2017


OASIS Leadership and Professional Development Program
Fundamentals of Designing and Teaching Online Courses
Universal Design and Accessibility in Online Education
Nature Masterclass in Scientific Writing & Pubilshing
Big 10 Academic Alliance - National Research Mentoring Network
2018
Postdoc Mentor Training Workshop
Professional Development and Grantwriting Conference
Institute of Food Technologists
2016

2015

IFT Food Communicators Group
Disney IFT Student Assocation Product Development Team
​LEAD 360 Workshop
Pennsylvania State University
2015
Schreyer Institute of Teaching Excellence - Course in College Teaching Certificate Program
University of Connecticut
2008-12
2009
Connecticut FFA Food Science & Technology Career Development Event Coordinator
​PepsiCo Global Research & Development Students Day

Academic Service

Rutgers University
2018-19
President, Rutgers Postdoctoral Association
Pennsylvania State University
2014-17
​2016
Graduate Student Representative
​Life Sciences Symposium Collaborative Activity Chair
University of Connecticut
2011-12
Research Peer Advisor, Office of Undergraduate Research

Professional Membership

American Society of Nutrition
Gamma Sigma Delta - Agricultural Honors Society
Institute of Food Technologists
American Chemical Society
American Society of Enology and Viticulture
Alpha Lambda Delta - Honors Society
The National FFA Organization

Press

July 2016

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April 2016

April 2016


​Sept 2015


​Fall 2010
UConn Featured Alumni Profile - Naturally@Uconn

​"Upward Bound Math and Science Students Complete Summer Chocolate Project: - Penn State News

"Food Science Graduate Student Honored for Teaching and Research" - Penn State News

"University Honors 10 Graduate Students with Martin Outstanding Teaching Award" - Penn State News

"How Penn State's Texture Analyzers Spent Their Summer Vacation" - Texture Technologies

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"Discovering Food for Thought" Featured Undergraduate Student Profile - UConn Magazine (pg. 22)
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