Judith Hendriks

Judith Hendriks is a Researcher and Education Officer at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, affiliated with the Department of Population Health Sciences and the Animal in Science and Society research group. With expertise in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and extracellular vesicle analysis, she contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

Research Areas:

• Genetic and molecular mechanisms in anorexia nervosa and obesity
• Neuroendocrine regulation of feeding behavior and stress sensitivity
• Development of viral diagnostic tools for domestic ruminants
• Cross-species genetics linking mouse models to human mood disorders

Key Trends in Publications: Her 15 most recent works focus on genetic associations with psychiatric disorders (ADHD, autism, anorexia), metabolic regulation (leptin, CCK, UCP3), and behavioral neuroscience (mouse models of anxiety, food anticipation). Techniques include RT-qPCR, ELISA, and genomic analysis.

Laboratory Roles: She manages the cryostat facility and coordinates lab operations, applying molecular techniques to study animal and human health. Her work bridges veterinary science, psychiatric genetics, and metabolic research.