Project list research area D: Nutrition, metabolism and health

D2- Individual

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 titleImproving 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 titleCalcium, 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 titleEvaluating 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 titleEffect 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 titleAmbulatory 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 titleEndocannabinoids 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 titleOxyphytosterols: 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 titleSports 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 titlePhysical activity, energy expenditure and metabolic fitness.
Supervisors Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Human Biology, MUMC+
 
PhD student J.M. Born (Jurriaan), Human Biology, MUMC+
Project titleEffects 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 titleTransition 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 title4xD: 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 titleImmune 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 titleAdipogenic 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 titleSlowly 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 titleBMI, 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 titleMixture 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 titleMetabolism 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 titleDefining 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 titleDietary 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 titleRole 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 titleEffect 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 titleLipotoxicity 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 titleImprovement 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 titleThe 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 titleThe 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 titleRole 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 titleSystemic effects and comorbidity in COPD are associated with markers of accelerated ageing.
Supervisors
 
PhD student S. Gowachirapant (Sueppong), Human Nutrition, WU
Project titleMaternal 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 titleNocturnal 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 titleDiet, 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 titleImprovement 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 titleThe 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 titleTexture, 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 titleHealthy 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 titleDiet, 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 titleNon heart-beating kidney donation and transplantation.
Supervisors
 
PhD student R. Hursel (Rick), Human Biology, MUMC+
Project titleThe 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 titleImproving 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 titleMaternal 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 titleObesity 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 titleAlcohol 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 titleThe 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 titleDecreased 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 titleThermoregulation 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 titleImprovement 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 titleClinical 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 titleEffects 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 titleVitamin 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 titleImproving 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 titleEffects 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 titleEffects 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 titleEffects 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 titleImpact 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 titleDairy substrate partioning and obesity.
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Human Biology, MUMC+
 
PhD student M.W. Nabben (Miranda), Human Biology, MUMC+
Project titleUCP3, 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 titleDietary 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 titleDietary 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 titleLipid-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 titleImprovement 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 titleEffect 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 titleSport 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 titlePremalignant 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 titleIntraperitoneal 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 titleRegulation 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 titleMechanism 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 titleSatellite 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 titleEducation 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 titleEfficacy 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 titleObesity and beta-adrenergic sensitivity.
Supervisors Prof. M.A. van Baak, Human Biology, MUMC+
 
PhD student C.C. de Theije (Chiel), Anatomy & Embryology, MUMC+
Project titleThe 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 titleLeaky 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 titleDietary 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 titleDiet, 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 titleBody 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 titleCompensation 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 titleThe 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 titleFood, 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 titleFighting 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 titleRandomised 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 titleAdaptive 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 titleOral 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 titleB-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 titleEthnic 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 titleEffectiveness 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 titleThe 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