Vera Wesselink

Vera Wesselink is a postdoctoral researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in the role of nutrition and lifestyle in cancer progression. Her work focuses on integrating epidemiology and biological biomarkers to understand mechanisms linking diet and cancer outcomes. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition and Health from Wageningen University, where she also completed her BSc and MSc degrees.

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Health
• Master's degree in Nutritional Physiology and Health Status
• Research Interests:
• Vitamin D and inflammation in colorectal cancer
• Lifestyle factors influencing cancer outcomes
• Biological mechanisms of dietary interventions in oncology
• Current Projects:
• Investigating nutrition and lifestyle impacts on cancer through the Regio Deal Foodvalley initiative

Her research combines clinical and population-based studies, with a focus on biomarker analysis and longitudinal follow-up of colorectal cancer patients. Key contributions include elucidating the role of vitamin D in modulating inflammatory pathways linked to cancer prognosis.