Paula Balzer-Rutgers

Paula Balzer-Rutgers serves as a Research Officer at Wageningen Food Safety Research, an institute within Wageningen University & Research. Her professional focus lies in the analysis of veterinary drug residues and antibiotic resistance, particularly in environmental and food safety contexts.

Her research interests encompass:

• Antibiotic resistance in aquatic environments
• Veterinary drug residue monitoring in animal products
• Development of analytical methods for multi-residue screening
• Impact of seasonal variations (wet and dry seasons) on residue levels
• Risk-based approaches for food safety regulation

Recent work demonstrates a strong trend toward interdisciplinary studies combining environmental science, microbiology, and analytical chemistry. Her publications address critical issues in food safety and environmental health, with implications for regulatory frameworks and monitoring programs.

As a member of the Team Growth Promotors, she collaborates on projects investigating growth promoters and drug residues in agricultural systems.