María López Pedrouso is a researcher in the field of food proteomics. She currently is a technical assistant in the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). Her research is focused on the search of protein biomarkers and to extend the knowledge at molecular level in relation to food quality. She also has wide experience in vegetable, fish and meat products throughout her career. In this sense, she is an author of 30 scientific papers in recognized international journals, 6 book chapters and 9 posters at international congresses.