Jocelijn Meijerink

Jocelijn Meijerink is a VLAG Research Associate in the Department of Nutritional Biology at Wageningen University. Her research focuses on the biochemical and pharmacological properties of natural products, particularly licorice (Glycyrrhiza spp.), and their interactions with gastrointestinal systems. She investigates mechanisms of antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity, and metabolic pathways involving endocannabinoids and gut hormones.

• Expertise includes prenylated phenolics, enteroendocrine cell signaling, and natural antimicrobials.
• Active in interdisciplinary projects combining food science, toxicology, and microbiology.

Her work addresses applications in obesity management, diabetes, and functional food development. Collaborates on randomized controlled trials and in vitro models (e.g., 3D enteroids) to evaluate dietary interventions and bioactive compounds.

Supervised/co-supervised four PhD candidates focusing on topics like licorice-derived antimicrobials, omega-3 fatty acids, and gut nutrient sensing. Involved in projects funded by Wageningen University and external partners.