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past PhD defenses - 2004

PhD candidate    H.F. Balder (Elleny)
Thesis title Diet and cancer; the explanatory value of dietary patterns.
Date & time23-12-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.A. van den Brandt, Dr. R.A. Bausch-Goldbohm
  
PhD candidate    S.G.J. van Breda (Simone)
Thesis title Vegetable induced gene expression changes in anticarcinogenic pathways in human and mouse tissues.
Date & time22-12-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J.C.S. Kleinjans
  
PhD candidate    B.B.M.E. Diergaarde (Brenda)
Thesis title Diet, lifestyle, and molecular alterations that drive colorectal carcinogenesis.
Date & time20-12-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Dr. E. Kampman, Dr. G.N.P. van Muijen
  
PhD candidate    B. Rezk (Bashir)
Thesis title Antioxidants and their metabolites: some toxicological aspects.
Date & time15-12-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. A. Bast, Prof. W.J.F. van der Vijgh, Dr. G.R.M.M. Haenen
  
PhD candidate    Ngo Thi Phuong Dung
Thesis title Defined fungal starter granules for purple glutinous rice wine.
Date & time07-12-2004, 14:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.M. Rombouts, Dr. M.J.R. Nout
  
PhD candidate    Nguyen Van Thanh
Thesis title Dormancy, acitvation and viability of Rhizopus oligosporus sporangiospores.
Date & time07-12-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.M. Rombouts, Prof. Tran Phuoc Duong, Dr. M.J.R. Nout
  
PhD candidate    W.H.M. Heijne (Wilbert)
Thesis title Toxicogenomics. Applications of new functional genomics technologies in toxicology.
Date & time06-12-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. P.J. van Bladeren, Prof. J.P. Groten, Dr. B. van Ommen
  
PhD candidate    H.W. Wisselink (Wouter)
Thesis title Metabolic engineering of mannitol production in Lactococcus lactis.
Date & time30-11-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. J. Hugenholtz
  
PhD candidate    S.J.M. ten Bruggencate (Sandra)
Thesis title Dietary non-digestable carbohydrates and the resistance to intestinal infections.
Date & time19-11-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.B. Katan, Dr. R. van der Meer, Dr. I.M.J. Bovee-Oudenhoven
  
PhD candidate    M. Brink (Mirian)
Thesis title Dietary factors and K-ras oncogene mutations in sporadic colorectal cancer.
Date & time19-11-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.A. van den Brandt, Dr. M.P. Weijenberg, Dr. A.F.P.M. de Goey
  
PhD candidate    M. Vermeeren (Marja)
Thesis title Dietary management in COPD.
Date & time10-11-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. E.F.M. Wouters, Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols
  
PhD candidate    M.V. Boekschoten (Mark)
Thesis title Elucidating the mechanism behind the lipid-raising effect of cafestol.
Date & time10-11-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.B. Katan, Dr. G.J.E.J. Hooiveld
  
PhD candidate    Djin Gie Liem (Gie)
Thesis title Sweet and sour taste preferences of children.
Date & time02-11-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Dr. C. de Graaf, Dr. J.A. Mennella
  
PhD candidate    J. Durga (Jane)
Thesis title Folate and age-related disease.
Date & time22-10-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Prof. E.G. Schouten, Dr. P. Verhoef
  
PhD candidate    R.A.M. Dhonukshe-Rutten (Rosalie)
Thesis title Vitamin B12: A novel indicator of bone health in vulnerable groups.
Date & time18-10-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.A. van Staveren, Dr. C.P.G.M. de Groot
  
PhD candidate    E. Anten-Kools (Els)
Thesis title Promotion and support of breast feeding.
Date & time13-10-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.A. van den Brandt, Prof. H. de Vries, Dr. C.T.M.C.N. Thijs
  
PhD candidate    D. Sipkema (Detmer)
Thesis title Cultivation of marine sponges: From sea to cell.
Date & time08-10-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J. Tramper, Dr. R.H. Wijffels, Dr. R. Osinga
  
PhD candidate    J.W. Kruimel (Joanna)
Thesis title Parenteral structured triglyceride emulsion: safety, tolerance, and effects on nitrogen balance and immunology.
Date & time06-10-2004, 13:30 hrs, Nijmegen
Supervisors Prof. J.B.M.J. Jansen, Prof. M.B. Katan, Dr. A.H.J. Naber
  
PhD candidate    P.M.W. Groenen
Thesis title Nutritional and environmental factors in human spina bifida. An emphasis on myo-inositol.
Date & time04-10-2004, Nijmegen
Supervisors Prof. G.A. Zielhuis, Prof. E.C.M. Mariman, Dr. R.P.M. Steegers-Theunissen
  
PhD candidate    M.J. van Erk (Marjan)
Thesis title Role of phytochemicals in colon cancer prevention: a nutrigenomics approach.
Date & time01-10-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. P.J. van Bladeren, Dr. B. van Ommen, Dr. J.M.M.J.G. Aarts
  
PhD candidate    M. Mars (Monica)
Thesis title The acute leptin decline after energy restriction. A biomarker for the susceptibility to weight gain?
Date & time29-09-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Dr. C. de Graaf, Dr. C.P.G.M. de Groot
  
PhD candidate    J.C. Hage
Thesis title Application of Pseudomonas sp. Strain DCA1 for the removal of chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Date & time28-09-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J. Tramper, Dr. S. Hartmans
  
PhD candidate    M.W. Verheijden (Marieke)
Thesis title Nutrition counselling in general practice; the Stages of Change Model.
Date & time27-09-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.A. van Staveren, Prof. C. van Weel, Dr. J.C. Bakx
  
PhD candidate    C.G.M. Heijnen (Chantal)
Thesis title The interaction of flavonoids within the NO-system.
Date & time23-09-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. A. Bast, Dr. G.R.M.M. Haenen
  
PhD candidate    M. Verwei (Miriam)
Thesis title Bioavailability of folate from fortified milk products.
Date & time15-09-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. G.J. Schaafsma, Prof. C.E. West, Prof. J.P. Groten, Dr. R. Havenaar
  
PhD candidate    A. Geelen (Anouk)
Thesis title N-3 fatty acids from fish and markers of cardiac arrhythmia.
Date & time15-09-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.B. Katan, Prof. E.G. Schouten, Dr. P.L. Zock
  
PhD candidate    K. Ben Amor (Kaouther)
Thesis title Microbial eco-physiology of the human intestinal tract: A flow cytometric approach.
Date & time10-09-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. T. Abee, Dr. E.E. Vaughan
  
PhD candidate    N.E. Hotrum (Natalie)
Thesis title Emulsion droplet spreading at air/water interfaces: Mechanisms and relevance to the whipping of cream.
Date & time22-06-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A. Cohen Stuart, Dr. G.A. van Aken, Dr. T. van Vliet
  
PhD candidate    D.M.J. Curfs (Daniëlle)
Thesis title The role of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in atherosclerosis: implications for chemical atherogenesis.
Date & time18-06-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. F.J. van Schooten, Prof. M.J.A.P. Daemen
  
PhD candidate    Y.J.M. Bollen (Yves)
Thesis title Surfing the free energy landscape of flavodoxin folding.
Date & time15-06-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. S.C. de Vries, Dr. C.P.M. van Mierlo
  
PhD candidate    L.A.M. Pouvreau (Laurice)
Thesis title Occurrence and physico-chemical properties of protease inhibitors from Solanum tuberosum.
Date & time14-06-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. H. Gruppen, Dr. G.A. van Koningsveld
  
PhD candidate    M. Poeze (Martijn)
Thesis title Hepatosplanchic dysfunction in multiple organ failure and sepsis.
Date & time11-06-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. G. Ramsay, Dr. J.W.M. Greve
  
PhD candidate    G.C.W. Wendel-Vos (Wanda)
Thesis title The public health impact of physical activity.
Date & time02-06-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. D. Kromhout, Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Dr. A.J. Schuit
  
PhD candidate    K.G.C. Weel (Koen)
Thesis title Release and perception of aroma compounds during consumption.
Date & time28-05-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Prof. G. Smit, Dr. A.E.M. Boelrijk, Dr. H. Gruppen
  
PhD candidate    P.A. Bron (Peter)
Thesis title The molecular response of Lactobacillus plantarum to intestinal passage and conditions.
Date & time28-05-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. M. Kleerebezem
  
PhD candidate    L. Engelen-Lindgren (Lina)
Thesis title A rough guide to texture; oral physiology and texture perception of semi-solids.
Date & time27-05-2004, Utrecht
Supervisors Prof. F. Bosman
  
PhD candidate    M. van der Spiegel (Marjolein)
Thesis title Measuring effectiveness of food quality management.
Date & time14-05-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M.F. Jongen, Dr. P.A. Luning, Dr. G.W. Ziggers
  
PhD candidate    A. Oenema (Anke)
Thesis title Promoting awareness of fat, fruit and vegetable intake.
Date & time13-05-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J. Brug, Dr. P. van Assema
  
PhD candidate    W.K. Wijting (Wim)
Thesis title Wetting phenomena and interactions in phase-separated colloid-polymer mixtures.
Date & time10-05-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A. Cohen Stuart, Dr. N.A.M. Besseling
  
PhD candidate    F. Weinbreck (Fanny)
Thesis title Whey protein/polysaccharide coacervates: structure and dynamics.
Date & time07-05-2004, Utrecht
Supervisors Prof. C.G. de Kruif
  
PhD candidate    S. van der Burgh (Stefan)
Thesis title Complex coacervate core micelles in solution and at interfaces.
Date & time26-04-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A. Cohen Stuart, Dr. A. de Keizer
  
PhD candidate    B.A. Smit (Bart)
Thesis title Formation of amino acid derived cheese flavour compounds.
Date & time23-04-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.T.M. Wouters, Prof. G. Smit, Dr. W.J.M. Engels
  
PhD candidate    G. Oudgenoeg (Gideon)
Thesis title Peroxidase catalyzed conjugation of peptides, proteins and polysaccharides via endogenous and exogenous phenols.
Date & time14-04-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Prof. N.C.M. Laane, Dr. W.J.H. van Berkel, Dr. H. Gruppen
  
PhD candidate    M.F.M. Engel (Maarten)
Thesis title Detailed characterization of adsorption-induced protein unfolding.
Date & time07-04-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. S.C. de Vries, Prof. A.J.W.G. Visser, Dr. C.P.M. van Mierlo
  
PhD candidate    F.E. O'Kane (Francesca)
Thesis title Molecular characterisation and heat-induced gelation of pea vicilin and legumin.
Date & time06-04-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A.J.S. van Boekel, Dr. H. Gruppen
  
PhD candidate    D.J. Somsen (Derk)
Thesis title Production yield analysis in food processing. Applications in the French-fries and the poultry-processing industries.
Date & time31-03-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A. Capelle, Prof. J. Tramper
  
PhD candidate    T. Völlink (Trijntje)
Thesis title Go for less: the effect of feedback and goal setting on household energy and water consumption.
Date & time26-03-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. N.K. de Vries, Dr. R. Meertens
  
PhD candidate    P.R. Klosse (Peter)
Thesis title The concept of flavor styles to classify flavors.
Date & time24-03-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Prof. H.C. Hemker
  
PhD candidate    A.A. Hasper (Lieke)
Thesis title Function and mode of regulation of the transcriptional activator NlnR from Aspergillus niger.
Date & time22-03-2004, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.J.J. van Ooyen, Dr. L.H. de Graaff
  
PhD candidate    C. Veerman (Cecile)
Thesis title Properties of fibrillar protein assemblies and their percolating networks.
Date & time19-03-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. E. van der Linden, Dr. L.M.C. Sagis
  
PhD candidate    S. Rothkrantz-Kos (Snjezana)
Thesis title Biochemical parameters in monitoring severity of sarcoidosis.
Date & time03-03-2004, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. M.P. van Dieijen-Visser, Dr. M. Drent
  
PhD candidate    T.B.J. Blijdenstein (Theo)
Thesis title Microstructure, rheology and demixing in emulsions flocculated by polysaccharides.
Date & time20-02-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. E. van der Linden, Dr. T. van Vliet, Dr. G.A. van Aken
  
PhD candidate    R.M. van den Einde (Rene)
Thesis title Molecular modification of starch during thermomechanical treatment.
Date & time27-01-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.M. Boom, Dr. A.J. van der Goot
  
PhD candidate    M. Muurling
Thesis title Aspects of lipid metabolism in modulating obesity-related insulin resistance in mice.
Date & time22-01-2004, Leiden
Supervisors Prof. L.M. Havekes, Prof. R.P. Mensink
  
PhD candidate    A. Bucio Galindo (Adolfo)
Thesis title Lactobacillus plantarum 44A as live feed supplement for freshwater fish.
Date & time19-01-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.M. Rombouts, Prof. J.A.J. Verreth, Dr. R. Hartemink, Dr. J.W. Schrama
  
PhD candidate    E.J.W. Basten (Danielle)
Thesis title Aminopeptidases from Aspergillus niger.
Date & time16-01-2004, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.J.J. van Ooyen, Dr. P.J. Schaap
  
PhD candidate    L.D. Kluskens (Leon)
Thesis title Molecular studies on hydrolytic and other enzymes from thermophilic bacteria.
Date & time09-01-2004, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. J. van der Oost