Bjorn Berendsen

Bjorn Berendsen is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in food safety and antimicrobial resistance. His work bridges veterinary pharmacology, soil science, and environmental toxicology through projects focused on antibiotic residues in agricultural systems.

• Projects: KD-2023-087 (Analytical Methods), Signaleringsoverleg voedselveiligheid, Exploring Unwanted Side Effects of Closing Cycles
• Collaborations: European Journal of Soil Science, Plant and Soil, Food Additives and Contaminants
• Expertise: Rapid antibiotic testing, residue monitoring, soil microbiome impacts

His research examines how veterinary antibiotics in manure affect grassland ecosystems, nitrogen cycling, and plant-microbe interactions. Recent work includes developing tools for residue surveillance and advancing soil health frameworks through interdisciplinary science-policy integration.

Key contributions include datasets on 16S microbiota and metagenomes, alongside workshops on smart sampling and circular economy risks. He actively engages stakeholders in regulatory science and sustainable agricultural practices.