List of ongoing PhD projects (as of 15 June 2010).
In order to contact the respective PhD students (or supervisors) you are referred to the website of the university/institute where the research is done (see participating groups).
| PhD student | A.R. Abizari (Abdul-Razak), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Improving nutritional status of schoolchildren through consumption of cowpea - an opportunity for strengthening food sovereignty in northern Ghana? |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. M. Armar-Klemesu, NMIMR, Ghana Dr. J. Mensah-Homiah, University for Development Studies, Ghana |
| PhD student | R. Agustina (Rina), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Calcium, probiotics, and diarrheal disease among Indonesian children. |
| Supervisors | Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. A. Firmansyah, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia Dr. I.M.J. Bovee-Oudenhoven, NIZO food research Dr. W. Lukito, SEAMEO-TROPMED RCCN-UI |
| PhD student | E.E.J.G. Aller (Erik), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Evaluating obesity treatment |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.A. van Baak, Human Biology, MUMC+ Prof. H. Kuipers, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | W. Altorf-van der Kuil (Wieke), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Effect of dietary protein, peptides and amino-acids on blood pressure. |
| Supervisors | Prof. P. van 't Veer, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. J.M. Geleijnse, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. M.F. Engberink, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | J. Annegarn (Janneke), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Ambulatory assessment of upper and lower limb physical performance in COPD patients: A new tool for clinical management. |
| Supervisors | Prof. E.F.M. Wouters, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. K. Meijer, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. M.A. Spruit, Centre for Integrated Rehabilitation of Organ failure (CIRO) Dr. H.H.C.M. Savelberg, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M.G.J. Balvers (Michiel), TNO Quality of Life |
| Project title | Endocannabinoids in appetite and obesity. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.F. Witkamp, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. K.C.M. Verhoeckx, TNO Quality of Life |
| PhD student | C. Barends (Coraline), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | "Mum can i have Brussels' sprouts again?". |
| Supervisors | Prof. C. de Graaf, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. J. Mojet, Food & Biobased Research, WUR |
| PhD student | S. Baumgartner (Sabine), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Oxyphytosterols: the answer to the controversy about the potential atherogenicity of plant sterols. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. J. Plat, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M. Beelen (Milou), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Sports nutrition and metabolism. |
| Supervisors | Prof. H. Kuipers, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | A.G. Bonomi (Alberto), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Physical activity, energy expenditure and metabolic fitness. |
| Supervisors | Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | J.M. Born (Jurriaan), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Effects of physical chemical properties of food on sensory satiety, metabolic satiety, reward and food intake regulation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | B. van den Borst (Bram), Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Transition of systemetic inflammation into multiorgan pathology. |
| Supervisors | Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. H.R. Gosker, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | E.M. Brouwer (Elske), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | 4xD: Vitamin D for preventing Dementia and Depression in Diabetes. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C.P.G.M. de Groot, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. E.J.M. Feskens, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. W.T. Steegenga, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | F. Brüll (Florence), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Immune modulation by plant sterols and stanols. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. J. Plat, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | S.G.J.A. Camps (Stefan), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Adipogenic capacity as a mediator of weight gain. |
| Supervisors | Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | J.G.P. van Can (Judith), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Slowly digestible carbohydrates. |
| Supervisors | Prof. E.E. Blaak, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | A.C. Cepeda López (Ana Carla), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | BMI, body composition, micronutrient nutrition and health outcomes in Mexican women and children. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. S.J.M. Osendarp, Food and Health Research Institute, Unilever Dr. A. Melse-Boonstra, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | S. Chang (Suying), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Mixture of Sodium Iron EDTA and Ferrous Sulphate: an Effective Fortificant for Complementary Foods. Iron Deficiency Anaemia in infancy and Mental Development at Preschool Ages among Chinese Children. |
| Supervisors | Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. J. Chen, NINFS, China Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. X. Yang, NINFS, China Prof. G. Ma, NINFS, China |
| PhD student | I. Debats (Iris) |
| Project title | Metabolism of the chronic wound. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.R.W.J. van der Hulst, Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | J.W.M. van Dijk (Jan-Willem), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Defining the characteristics of effective exercise intervention in type 2 diabetes. |
| Supervisors | Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. R.J.F. Manders, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. K. Proper, EMGO, VUmc |
| PhD student | S.J. van Dijk (Susan), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Dietary fat and the prevention of type 2 diabetes; impact on inflammation and underlying mechanisms. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M. Müller, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. E.J.M. Feskens, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. L.A. Afman, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | H.T.P. Do (Ha), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Role of vegetarian-prone diet on body composition, metabolic disorders and risk factors of non-communicable diseases. |
| Supervisors | Prof. E.J.M. Feskens, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. Nguyen Cong Khan, Ministry of Health, Vietnam |
| PhD student | J. Dopheide (Janneke), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Effect of dietary protein, peptides and amino acids on blood pressure. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.A. van Baak, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | P.A. van Ewijk (Eline), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Lipotoxicity in heart and skeletal muscle: MRI / MRS studies. |
| Supervisors | Dr. P. Schrauwen, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. M.K.C. Hesselink, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. V.B. Schrauwen-Hinderling, Radiology, AzM |
| PhD student | K.M.L. Fanou-Fogny (Nadia), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Improvement of iron and zinc value of fonio to reduce iron and zinc deficiencies among women in reproductive age in Mali. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. R.A.M. Dossa, Nutrition and Food Sciences, UAC, Benin |
| PhD student | S.C. Garcia Caraballo (Sonia), Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | The effect of a high-protein diet on fatty liver. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.H. Lamers, Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+ Prof. M. Müller, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. E.S. Köhler, Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+ Dr. S. Kersten, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | M. Geraedts (Maartje), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | The effects of egg proteins on body weight regulation and intestinal stress. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. F.J. Troost, Internal Medicine, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | H.K.J. Gonnissen (Hanne), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Role of slow-wave sleep in the etiology of overweight. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | P. Gopal (Pornia), Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Systemic effects and comorbidity in COPD are associated with markers of accelerated ageing. |
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| PhD student | S. Gowachirapant (Sueppong), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Maternal iodine supplementation: effects on thyroid function and child development in Thailand. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. P. Winichagoon, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand Dr. A. Melse-Boonstra, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | B. Groen (B.), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Nocturnal protein supply during sleep as a dietary strategy to improve muscle mass in elderly. |
| Supervisors | Prof. A.M. Masclee, Internal Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | N.A. van Herpen (Noud), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Diet, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. P. Schrauwen, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M.E. Herrera Fontana (Maria Elisa), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Improvement of nutrition through improved lupine-based products in Ecuador. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. M. Koziol, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador |
| PhD student | A. Hochstenbach-Waelen (Ananda), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | The role of dietary protein in satiety, energy expenditure and weight management. |
| Supervisors | Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Human Biology, MUMC+ Prof. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | P.S. Hogenkamp (Pleunie), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Texture, satiation and learning through repeated expsosure. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C. de Graaf, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. A. Stafleu, TNO Quality of Life Dr. M. Mars, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | E.L. de Hollander (Ellen), RIVM |
| Project title | Healthy ageing: overweight/underweight. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C.P.G.M. de Groot, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. W.J.E. Bemelmans, PZO, RIVM |
| PhD student | P.P.H. Hommelberg (Pascal), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Diet, insulin-resistance and chronic inflammation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. J. Plat, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. R.C.J. Langen, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | P. Hoogland (Pieter), Surgery, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Non heart-beating kidney donation and transplantation. |
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| PhD student | R. Hursel (Rick), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | The effects of green tea on diet induced thermogenesis and body weight regulation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | T.H. IJzerman (Herman), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Improving mobility in diabetic patients through resistance training. |
| Supervisors | Prof. H. Kuipers, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. H.H.C.M. Savelberg, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Prof. N.C. Schaper, CARIM, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | N. Jaikrishna (Nidhi), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Maternal iodine supplementation: effects on thyroid function and child development in India. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. K. Srinivasan, St. John's, Bangalore, India Dr. A. Melse-Boonstra, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. S. Muthayya, St. John's, Bangalore, India |
| PhD student | C. de Jonge (Charlotte), Surgery, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Obesity and comorbidities. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.A. Buurman, Surgery, MUMC+ Prof. J.W.M. Greve, Surgery, Atrium MC Dr. S.S. Rensen, Surgery, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M.M. Joosten (Michel), TNO Quality of Life |
| Project title | Alcohol consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes. Physiological interventions and population based studies. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.F. Witkamp, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. C. de Graaf, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. H.F.J. Hendriks, TNO Quality of Life |
| PhD student | C.M.H. Op den Kamp (Céline), Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| Project title | The role of muscular NF-κ and ubiquitin-proteasome pathway activation in cancer cachexia in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. |
| Supervisors | Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. R.C.J. Langen, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. A.C. Dingemans, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | K.A.P. Kentgens-Wijnands (Nina), Surgery, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Decreased arginine de novo synthesis as cause of multiple organ failure during sepsis: mechanistic studies in experimental and human sepsis. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.A. Buurman, Surgery, MUMC+ Prof. W.H. Lamers, Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+ Dr. M. Poeze, Surgery, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | B.R.M. Kingma (Boris), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Thermoregulation under transient conditions: from physiology to mathematical modeling. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Human Biology, MUMC+ Prof. A.A. van Steenhoven, Mechanical Engineering, TU/e Dr. W.D. van Marken Lichtenbelt, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. A.J.H. Frijns, Mechanical Engineering, TU/e |
| PhD student | Y.K. Koreissi (Yara), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Improvement of iron and zinc value of fonio to reduce iron and zinc deficiencies among women in reproductive age in Mali. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | M. Leenders (Marika), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Clinical benefits of nutritional intervention in the elderly. |
| Supervisors | Prof. H. Kuipers, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | S.G.T. Lemmens (Sofie), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Effects of physical chemical properties of food sensory satiety, metabolic satiety, reward and food intake regulation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | C.A. van Loo-Bouwman (Carolien), Gastroenterology, UMCN |
| Project title | Vitamin A equivalency of beta-carotene in humans |
| Supervisors | Prof. J.B.M.J. Jansen, Gastroenterology, UMCN, RUN Prof. G. Schaafsma, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. A.H.J. Naber, Internal Medicine, Tergooi Hospitals |
| PhD student | W. Macharia-Mutie (Catherine), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Improving iron status of children in a semi-arid area in Kenya; the potential of amaranth grain flour. |
| Supervisors | Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. A.M. Mwangi, Applied Nutrition Programme, UON, Kenya |
| PhD student | S. van der Made , Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Effects of diet and dietary components on human endothelial function. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. J. Plat, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M.J.I. Martens (Mieke), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Effects of physical chemical properties of food on sensory satiety, metabolic satiety, reward and food intake regulation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | C.J. Masson (Christiaan), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Effects of the food matrix of dairy products on postprandial metabolism. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | S. Mda (Siyazi), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Impact of micronutrient supplementation on the nutritional status and morbidity of hiv-infected young South-African children. |
| Supervisors | Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. F.P.R. de Villiers, Paediatrics and Child Health, MEDUNSA, South Africa Dr. J.M.A. van Raaij, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. U.E. MacIntyre, HN, MEDUNSA, South Africa |
| PhD student | M.J.M. Munsters (Marjet), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Dairy substrate partioning and obesity. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M.W. Nabben (Miranda), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | UCP3, lipotoxicity and type II diabetes mellitus. |
| Supervisors | Prof. J. Glatz, Genetics and Cell Biology, MUMC+ Dr. P. Schrauwen, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. M.K.C. Hesselink, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | A. Ngala (Sophia), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Dietary diversity: Validation of a simple tool to assess nutrient adequacy in Kenya. |
| Supervisors | Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. A.M. Mwangi, Applied Nutrition Programme, UON, Kenya |
| PhD student | M. van Nielen (Monique), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Dietary proteins and the metabolic syndrome. |
| Supervisors | Prof. E.J.M. Feskens, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. M. Mensink, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | E. Phielix (Esther), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Lipid-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. P. Schrauwen, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. M.K.C. Hesselink, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | Yu Qin (Yu), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Improvement of zinc status in school children. |
| Supervisors | Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. J.M.A. van Raaij, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. J.K. Zhao, JiangSu CDC, China |
| PhD student | V.R. Rani (Varsha), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Effect of adding vit-C to a mungbean based diet on iron absorption and iron status of schoolchildren in rural India. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. N. Khetarpaul, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, India Dr. S. Jood, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, India |
| PhD student | P.T. Res (Peter), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Sport nutrition: energy and protein metabolism. |
| Supervisors | Prof. H. Kuipers, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | E.J.A. Rondagh (Eveline), Internal Medicine, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Premalignant lesions of the gastrointestinal tract: molecular aspects and new detection techniques. |
| Supervisors | Prof. A.M. Masclee, Internal Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. S. Sanduleanu, Internal Medicine, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M.H.F. Schreinemacher (Marc), Surgery, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Intraperitoneal mesh; adhesion formation in ventral hernia repair. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.A. Buurman, Surgery, MUMC+ Prof. C.H.C. Dejong, Surgery, MUMC+ Dr. N.D. Bouvy, Surgery, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | I.G.M. Slot (Ilse), Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Regulation of muscle oxidative phenotype by hypoxia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure. |
| Supervisors | Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. H.R. Gosker, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | E. de Smet (Els), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Mechanism underlying effects of plant sterols and stanols on cholesterol metabolism. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. J. Plat, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | T. Snijders (Tim), Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Satellite cells |
| Supervisors | Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ Dr. L.B. Verdijk, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | A. Stoilkova (Ana), Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Education and integrated care in advanced COPD. |
| Supervisors | Prof. E.F.M. Wouters, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. M.J.G. Govers, Health Organization, Policy and Economics, UM Dr. F.M.E. Franssen, Centre for Integrated Rehabilitation of Organ failure (CIRO) |
| PhD student | E.F. Talsma (Elise), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Efficacy of consumption of provitamin A rich cassave in improving vitamin A status in Kenya. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. I.D. Brouwer, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. A. Melse-Boonstra, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | K.F.M. Teunissen-Beekman (Karianna), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Obesity and beta-adrenergic sensitivity. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.A. van Baak, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | C.C. de Theije (Chiel), Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | The influence of protein turnover on muscle atrophy in COPD mouse models. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.H. Lamers, Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+ Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. E.S. Köhler, Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+ Dr. R.C.J. Langen, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | G. Thuijls (Geertje), Surgery, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Leaky gut, intestinal ischemia. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.A. Buurman, Surgery, MUMC+ Prof. E. Heineman, Surgery, UMCG, RuG |
| PhD student | C.A.B. Tieland (Michael), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Dietary strategies to augment muscle mass and function. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C.P.G.M. de Groot, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. L.J.C. van Loon, Movement Sciences, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | S. Timmers (Silvie), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Diet, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. R.P. Mensink, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. P. Schrauwen, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | S.P.M. Verhoef (Sanne), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Body weight maintenance as affected by environment and predisposition. |
| Supervisors | Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | M. Viskaal-van Dongen (Mirre), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Compensation behaviour and energy balance. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C. de Graaf, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. F.J. Kok, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | M.J. Vosselman (Maarten), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | The significance of brown adipose tissue and muscle thermogenesis for development of obesity. |
| Supervisors | Dr. W.D. van Marken Lichtenbelt, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | A.J. Wanders (Anne), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Food, fiber and health, an integrated approach. |
| Supervisors | Prof. E.J.M. Feskens, Human Nutrition, WU Prof. C. de Graaf, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. J.J.G.C. van den Borne, Animal Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | A. Wesselius (Anke), Epidemiology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Fighting osteoporosis by blocking nucleotides: purinergic signalling in bone formation and homeostasis. |
| Supervisors | Prof. M.H. Prins, Epidemiology, MUMC+ Dr. P.C. Dagnelie, Epidemiology, MUMC+ Dr. M.J.L. Bours, Epidemiology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | C.R. van Wetering (Carel), Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Randomised controlled trial to establish the cost-effectiveness of interdisciplinary community based COPD management relative to usual care. |
| Supervisors | Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Respiratory Medicine, MUMC+ Dr. M.P.M.H. Rutten-van Mölken, Erasmus Medical Centre, EUR |
| PhD student | S.L.J. Wijers (Sander), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Adaptive thermogenesis, cold induced thermogenesis and diet induced thermogenesis compared: implications for obesity. |
| Supervisors | Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. W.D. van Marken Lichtenbelt, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | G.M. Wijlens (Anne), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | Oral and gastric contribution to satiety. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C. de Graaf, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. M. Mars, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | J.P. van Wijngaarden (Janneke), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | B-vitamins for the prevention of osteoporotic fractures in elderly people. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C.P.G.M. de Groot, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. R.A.M. Dhonukshe-Rutten, Human Nutrition, WU |
| PhD student | S.N. Wulan (Siti), Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Ethnic differences in body composition and substrate utilization: the effect of physical activity and diet. |
| Supervisors | Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Human Biology, MUMC+ Dr. G. Plasqui, Human Biology, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | C. Wyers (Caroline), Epidemiology, MUMC+ |
| Project title | Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of nutritional screening and intervention in elderly subjects after hip fracture. |
| Supervisors | Prof. P.A. van den Brandt, Epidemiology, MUMC+ Dr. P.C. Dagnelie, Epidemiology, MUMC+ Dr. P.L.M. Reijven, Clinical Dietetics, MUMC+ Dr. S. van Helden, Surgery, MUMC+ |
| PhD student | N. Zijlstra (Nicolien), Human Nutrition, WU |
| Project title | The effect of physical chemical properties of food on sensory satiety, metabolic satiety and food intake regulation. |
| Supervisors | Prof. C. de Graaf, Human Nutrition, WU Dr. R.A. de Wijk, Food & Biobased Research, WUR Dr. M. Mars, Human Nutrition, WU |