Henk Dijkhuizen

H.W. (Henk) Dijkhuizen is a Lecturer at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Pharmacy department. His work focuses on the epigenetic and metabolic impacts of prenatal environmental exposures.

• Institution: University of Groningen
• School: Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Department: Pharmacy
• Academic Rank: Lecturer

Research Interests
Henk Dijkhuizen’s research explores the long-term effects of prenatal smoke exposure on epigenetic modifications and metabolic pathways. His work bridges toxicology, pharmacology, and developmental biology, emphasizing persistent DNA methylation changes and their consequences for nicotine metabolism in offspring. This aligns with broader themes in environmental health and metabolic disorders.

Publications
Henk Dijkhuizen has contributed to the field of epigenetics, with a notable 2020 study on Cyp2a5 methylation and nicotine metabolism. The research, published in Epigenetics, highlights the role of prenatal environmental factors in shaping metabolic pathways and liver function. While this is his sole listed publication in the provided dataset, it underscores a sustained interest in the interplay between epigenetic modifications, toxicology, and developmental programming.

Laboratory & Collaborations
Henk Dijkhuizen is part of the Pharmacy – Lecturers Team 2, contributing to research and education within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His collaborative work spans interdisciplinary studies involving epigenetic mechanisms, metabolic enzymes, and environmental exposures.