Yurixy Bugarin-Castillo
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About
Yurixy Bugarin-Castillo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of food science, biomimetics, and oral health. Her key research areas include oral processing, rheology, and the development of natural solutions for swallowing difficulties. Bugarin-Castillo’s major contributions center on improving the quality of life for individuals with xerostomia (dry mouth) and dysphagia. Her most cited work, "Using a natural salivary substitute to improve the swallowability of semi-solid foods" (2024, 4 citations), demonstrates that flaxseed extracts possess shear and extensional rheological properties closely mimicking natural saliva. This groundbreaking study combines in vitro and in vivo approaches to validate flaxseed-based formulations as promising natural salivary substitutes (NSS), offering a safe, accessible alternative to manage dry mouth and enhance food swallowability. Additionally, her 2023 paper "Toward a More Realistic 3D Biomimetic Soft Robotic Tongue to Investigate Oral Processing of Semi-solid Foods" (3 citations) showcases her innovative use of soft robotics to replicate human tongue movements, providing a more accurate platform for studying oral food breakdown. Through these works, Bugarin-Castillo is advancing both therapeutic interventions for oral health disorders and the fundamental understanding of food oral processing.
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