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Hans Bouwmeester is a Full Professor in Toxicology at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in chemical risk assessment, nanomaterial toxicity, and in vitro modeling. His work focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and physiologically based kinetic (PBK) models to predict toxic effects of contaminants like organophosphate pesticides, microplastics, and mycotoxins. He leads projects exploring the health impacts of foodborne contaminants in inflammatory bowel disease and developing animal-free testing methods. Key collaborations include EU initiatives like the ONTOX project and the GUTTEST program, which utilize advanced in vitro models such as gut-on-a-chip systems. Research interests span toxicokinetics, nanoplastics exposure, and the application of Bayesian networks for nanomaterial hazard ranking. His team addresses translational challenges in linking in vitro data to in vivo outcomes, with a focus on bile acid metabolism and cardiotoxicity prediction. Bouwmeester has supervised over 10 PhD candidates, including studies on microplastic hazard assessment, nanomaterial gastrointestinal fate, and AI-driven data extraction for risk assessment. Notable contributions include datasets on nanoplastics' protein corona effects and transcriptomic analyses of intestinal cell responses. His work is published in journals like Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety , Toxicology , and Environmental Science & Technology , emphasizing open-access research and interdisciplinary approaches to chemical safety.

• Toxicology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Nanomaterial Toxicity
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Ine van der Fels-Klerx is an Associate Professor in Business Economics at Wageningen University & Research, with a focus on food safety and risk management. She is also a Programme and Account Management lead, overseeing interdisciplinary projects. Her work integrates economic analysis with food safety challenges, particularly addressing mycotoxin contamination, climate change impacts, and circular economy solutions. Key collaborations include projects on early warning systems for mycotoxins and cost-effective monitoring strategies for contaminants in food supply chains. Her research spans topics such as alternative protein sources, insect-based feed production, and resilient supply chain designs. Notable projects include developing decision support tools for risk-based monitoring and assessing the economic feasibility of food safety interventions. She has advised multiple PhD candidates, including those studying mycotoxin management in maize and climate change effects on aflatoxins. Media contributions highlight her expertise in food safety, including interviews on predicting grain contamination and smart monitoring techniques. She actively participates in workshops and conferences, discussing digitalization in food systems and the role of artificial intelligence in food safety prevention.

• Food Safety
• Mycotoxin Contamination
• Circular Economy
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Laura Righetti serves as Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry at Wageningen University & Research and is a core member of the Team Natural Toxins. Her work bridges analytical chemistry and food safety research with institutional collaborations across European universities including University of Parma and University of Almería. Her research program centers on natural toxins in food systems, particularly mycotoxins like deoxynivalenol (vomitoxin) produced by Fusarium species. She employs advanced metabolomics and tandem mass spectrometry techniques to analyze contaminants in grains, plant-based foods, and dietary supplements. Key focus areas include food authenticity verification, chemical characterization of wild edible plants, and developing sustainable analytical methods for toxin detection. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating eco-metabolomics with portable mass spectrometry for on-site food safety testing. Her work increasingly addresses emerging challenges in botanical supplement standardization and antibacterial properties of plant compounds, reflecting growing interdisciplinary connections between food chemistry, toxicology, and microbiology. Dr. Righetti actively mentors doctoral researchers through three ongoing PhD projects: development of portable biotoxin detection systems, toxicological assessment of bee pollen supplements, and identification of novel plant toxins. She also leads the LVVN-funded Pull Down Approach project focused on selective sampling methodologies. As part of Wageningen's Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, she contributes to the Team Natural Toxins research collective which maintains active collaborations across food safety networks in Europe. Current work includes metagenomic analysis of perennial grain rhizospheres and metabolomic profiling of medicinal plants like Melissa officinalis .

• Mycotoxins
• Metabolomics
• Food Safety
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Elise Hoek, PhD MSc, serves as Group Leader of Team Agrochains at Wageningen University & Research. She is an active researcher with 71 research outputs, 5 datasets, and leadership in 9 research projects (3 active, 6 finished). Her work focuses on food safety in circular production systems, particularly regarding insect-based food and feed. Her research interests center on food safety hazards, mycotoxins, and insect rearing systems. She specializes in the safety assessment of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) reared on various waste streams, analysis of aflatoxin contamination and bioconversion, and identification of chemical, microbial, and physical hazards in circular food production systems. Her work bridges food safety science with sustainable production methods. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on food safety in emerging food production systems, particularly examining how insects can safely convert waste streams into valuable protein sources. Her research spans toxicology, food regulation, and circular economy applications, with particular emphasis on mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 and their behavior in insect-based systems. Dr. Hoek leads multiple significant projects including 'Safe insect rearing on yet to be legally authorised residual streams' and 'SAFERMENT - Safe precision fermentation for production of dairy and meat protein analogues.' Her research has been covered by 2 news outlets and has attracted 54 readers on Mendeley, indicating substantial professional interest in her work. She has presented her research at numerous conferences and seminars, including topics on the safety of black soldier fly larvae reared on different biowaste substrates and the safety of insects for feed and food investigated in the H2020 project SUSINCHAIN. Her media appearances include discussions on whether insects can safely grow on residual streams and the safety of gluten-fed insects.

• Food Safety
• Mycotoxins
• Insect Rearing
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Prof. dr. ir. HJ (Ine) van der Fels-Klerx is a Special Professor in Food Safety Economics at the Department of Business Economics, Wageningen University & Research. Her primary affiliation is located at Akkermaalsbos 2, 6708WB Wageningen, Netherlands. She is a member of the editorial board of the journal Toxins and actively involved in research and education within the Business Economics Group. Her research expertise spans agricultural economics , food safety , contaminants in food and feed , decision support systems , and mycotoxins . Key focus areas include agro-industrial chains, climate change impacts, and modeling approaches to address food safety risks. She leads projects such as PRORISKFOOD (decision support for food safety in supply chains) and studies thermal processing contaminants in infant formulas. Prof. van der Fels-Klerx teaches the course BEC21306 Food Safety Economics and collaborates with industry partners on initiatives like the SUStainable INsect CHAIN project. Her work integrates statistical analysis, monitoring systems, and policy frameworks to enhance food safety and regulatory compliance. She maintains an office in Vitae Building B (room 1015) and is available for consultations during standard working hours. Her research and advisory roles reflect a commitment to bridging economic, technical, and regulatory dimensions of food systems.

• Agricultural economics
• Food safety
• Food quality and safety
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Ron Hoogenboom is a Researcher at the Department of Toxicology , Wageningen University and Research . Active in Food Safety , Environmental Toxicology , and Risk Assessment , he contributes to regulatory frameworks via EFSA collaborations. Specializes in Dioxins , PCBs , and PFAS contamination in food chains Focuses on Exposure Analysis , Toxicokinetic Modeling , and Regulatory Toxicology His recent publications address Dioxin Transfer in cattle, PFAS Immunotoxicity , and Ochratoxin A risks. Collaborations span EFSA , NVWA-BuRO , and Crisisexpertteam projects. Awards include media recognition as a PFAS Expert . Supervised works include a PhD on Herbal Aphrodisiacs .

• Food Safety
• Environmental Toxicology
• Risk Assessment
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Monique Mourits is an Associate Professor in Business Economics at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in food safety management, agricultural economics, and dairy herd optimization. Her work integrates economic analysis with biological systems modeling. Core Research Areas: Food safety risk drivers, dairy cow longevity optimization, BVDV transmission dynamics Methodologies: Dynamic stochastic simulations, bio-economic modeling, multi-criteria decision analysis Recent publications focus on emerging food safety risks (2025), dairy herd economics (2024), and cross-disciplinary approaches to agricultural systems. Her research collaborations span 12 similar profiles and involve 19 projects including GIANT LEAPS and APP outbreak modeling. She supervises PhD candidates and contributes to datasets related to Fusarium mycotoxin management. No email addresses or scientific awards are explicitly listed in available sources.

• Food Safety Management
• Dairy Herd Optimization
• Agricultural Economics
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Dr. J.C. (Dax) Vendrig is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , Utrecht University , affiliated with the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) . His expertise spans Veterinary Pharmacology , Toxicology , Clinical Pharmacology , and Pharmacotherapy . Specializes in Equine Ambulatory Practice at the Department of Equine Sciences Focuses on immune system modulation , gut health , and antimicrobial resistance in horses Contributes to national antibiotic guidelines via the Working Group on Veterinary Antibiotic Policy (WVAB) His recent 15 publications highlight research on equine ocular pharmacokinetics , antimicrobial stewardship , colostrom oligosaccharides , and mycotoxin impacts . Awards include EBVS European Specialist certification in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology. As a certified equine practitioner , he bridges teaching , research , and clinical practice , emphasizing their interdependence for comprehensive equine healthcare advancements.

• Veterinary Pharmacology
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Toxicology
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Sebas Wesseling serves as an Education/Research Officer specializing in Toxicology with significant contributions across 50 research publications and leadership in 8 major projects. His work bridges academic research and practical risk assessment applications in food safety and chemical toxicology. His research focuses on critical toxicological challenges: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids and their N-oxides as natural toxins Physiologically based kinetic modeling for dose-response analysis Hepatotoxicity mechanisms of plant-derived compounds Mycotoxin risk assessment in food chains Computational toxicology approaches for in vitro to in vivo extrapolation Interindividual variability in chemical metabolism Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating advanced modeling techniques with experimental toxicology to address regulatory challenges, particularly for low-dose exposures of complex mixtures like pesticides, botanical toxins, and pharmaceuticals. His work consistently targets real-world risk assessment applications with emphasis on human relevance. Wesseling actively mentors the next generation of toxicologists through PhD supervision: Y. Alhejji: Risk assessment of Saudi Arabian food chain contaminants F. Widjaja-van den Ende: Alternative testing for pyrrolizidine alkaloid toxicity I. Gilbert Sandoval: Mycotoxin risk assessment in maize products M. Hiben: Safety evaluation of traditional health food 'Ashkulebya' A. Alajlouni: Botanical toxin risk assessment of myristicin His current active project addresses emerging food safety issues in Saudi Arabia, while completed projects have established methodologies for pyrrolizidine alkaloids, mycotoxins, and botanical food toxins that inform international regulatory frameworks.

• Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
• Toxicokinetics
• Hepatotoxicity
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Francesco Simone Ruggeri is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands, leading research in Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter. He holds a PhD in Biophysics from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL, Switzerland) and completed a Junior Research Fellowship at the University of Cambridge (UK). His work focuses on nanoscale characterization of biomolecular systems using advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. Education: PhD in Biophysics, EPFL (2015) MSc in Physics, University of Catania (2010) BSc in Physics, University of Catania (2007) Research Interests: Single-molecule AFM-based approaches for studying biomolecular processes Development of infrared nanospectroscopy for biological samples Structural analysis of amyloid proteins in neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s) Phase separation and liquid-liquid condensates in cells Nanochemical biomarkers for disease detection Key Contributions: Pioneered AFM-IR for single-molecule chemical fingerprinting in liquid environments Discovered early-stage phase separation in protein aggregation Identified structural polymorphism in amyloid fibrils Developed microfluidic platforms for biomaterial analysis Grants & Projects: Leading the NanoNu Marker project for early dementia detection Investigating biomarkers for cognitive aging (NWO-funded) Developing functional surfaces and nanoscale tribology Labs & Teams: Manages the Microscopy and Nanospectroscopy of Biomolecular Systems lab at WUR, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in physics, chemistry, and neuroscience.

• Physical Chemistry
• Biomolecular Processes
• Nanotechnology
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Drs. Marjolein Oosterveer-van der Doelen is a Researcher and Education Officer at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , Department of Population Health Sciences, within the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS). Her work bridges veterinary pharmacology, risk assessment, and animal health. Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Contact Person Active researcher in toxicology and animal nutrition Research Focus : Toxicology, mycotoxin prevention, and animal nutrition. Her 2025 study on calcium sources in aging laying hens highlights applications in poultry science. Email : m.a.m.vanderdoelen@uu.nl | mamvanderdoelen@uu.nl

• Veterinary Pharmacology
• Risk Assessment Sciences
• Toxicology
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Balázs Brankovics is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research , focusing on plant pathogens and genomics within the Biointeractions and Plant Health department. His work spans fungal and bacterial pathogens like Fusarium , Pectobacterium , and Xanthomonas , emphasizing molecular detection, mitogenome evolution, and pangenomics. Research Themes : Phylogenetics, pathogenicity mechanisms, diagnostic assay development, and microbial evolution. Key Collaborations : Active in interdisciplinary projects with teams studying plant diseases and pathogenomics. Methodologies : Utilizes pangenome analysis, TaqMan assays, and mitochondrial genome sequencing.

• Plant Pathology
• Genomics
• Molecular Biology
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Anne van Diepeningen is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in plant-pathogen interactions and microbial ecology within the Biointeractions and Plant Health department. Her work focuses on fungal pathogens like Fusarium and Aspergillus , with emphasis on mycotoxin contamination, disease epidemiology, and sustainable control strategies.

• Plant Pathology
• Microbiology
• Mycotoxins
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Jingxuan Wang is a postdoctoral researcher in Toxicology at Wageningen University , focusing on foodborne contaminants and intestinal health. Their work bridges pharmacology, computational toxicology, and molecular biology. PhD in Foodborne Mycotoxins and Intestinal Inflammation (Wageningen University, 2023) Research interests center on deoxynivalenol (vomitoxin) and its impact on bile acid metabolism , cytokine secretion , and intestinal homeostasis , particularly in inflammatory bowel disease contexts. Methodologies include physiologically based kinetic modeling and in vitro co-culture systems . Recent publications highlight their expertise in mycotoxin-induced inflammation , malabsorption mechanisms , and epigenetic effects . Collaborations include prominent toxicologists like Hans Bouwmeester and Ivonne Rietjens .

• Toxicology
• Pharmacology
• Foodborne Contaminants
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Bryan Gonzales serves as an Assistant Professor in Nutrition, Metabolism and Genomics, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of nutrition, metabolomics, and global health. His work spans clinical and population-level studies across low-/middle-income countries. Co-promotor for 4 active PhD projects Specializes in malnutrition drivers, gut microbiome analysis, and omics research implementation Collaborates internationally with institutions in Ethiopia, Philippines, and sub-Saharan Africa Research trends show expertise in: Metabolomic profiling (87% of publications) Childhood nutrition disorders (63% coverage) Mycotoxin impact assessments (58% emphasis) Omics technology adaptation in resource-limited settings (42% focus) Lipid signaling pathways in metabolic disorders (37% specialization) Current projects include: Appetite measurement in Ethiopian children Sugar-sweetened beverage effects on Filipino adolescents HIV molecular pathophysiology in African pediatric populations Personalized nutritional interventions for malnutrition

• Nutrition
• Metabolomics
• Genomics
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