Kees Veldman

Kees Veldman is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research specializing in Bacteriology, Host Pathogen Interaction & Diagnostics. His work focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in agricultural and veterinary contexts, with particular emphasis on pathogens like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in livestock and food chains.

• Primary affiliation: Wageningen University & Research
• Research focus: Antimicrobial Resistance, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Genomic Epidemiology

His recent publications examine plasmid-mediated resistance mechanisms, cross-species AMR transmission, and the relationship between veterinary antimicrobial usage and human infections. He actively contributes to national and international AMR surveillance programs and participates in conferences addressing One Health approaches to combat resistance.