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Janice Bergen is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry, working in the Department of Food Chemistry and Toxicology. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects at the Core Facility Multimodal Imaging, focusing on nanoparticle interactions with biological systems and chemical modulation of cellular processes.
- Research Focus: Nanoparticle toxicology, intestinal barrier function, and food constituent safety assessment
- Key Collaborations: Interactions with teams studying cancer mechanotransduction and endocrine disruptors
Her work spans Nanotechnology, Toxicology, and Food Science, particularly investigating how engineered nanoparticles affect cellular compliance and tight junction proteins like claudin-4. Recent studies examine synergies between food contaminants (fumonisin B1, palmitic acid) and nanoparticle shape in modulating lipid metabolism.
Publications highlight her contributions to:
- Mesoporous silica nanoparticle design for intestinal barrier studies
- Autophagy regulation in cancer cells under mechanical stress
- Development of nanoparticle-based tools for paracellular permeability analysis
Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health (SDG 3) and environmental sustainability (SDG 12).
