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past PhD defenses - 2006

PhD candidate    A.W. Boots (Agnes)
Thesis title Health effects of quercetin: from mechanism to nutraceutitcal.
Date & time21-12-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. A. Bast, Dr. G.R.M.M. Haenen
  
PhD candidate    J.S. Zandleven (Joris)
Thesis title Identification and characterization of some Aspergillus pectinolytic glycoside hydrolases.
Date & time12-12-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. G. Beldman
  
PhD candidate    Huong Le Thi (Huong)
Thesis title Anemia among school children in Vietnam: The efficacy of iron fortification.
Date & time12-12-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Prof. Nguyen Cong Khan, Dr. I.D. Brouwer
  
PhD candidate    D.M. van Leeuwen (Danitsja)
Thesis title Applicability of toxicogenomics in molecular epidemiology: Gene expression profiling as a new biomarker.
Date & time07-12-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J.C.S. Kleinjans, Dr. J.H.M. van Delft
  
PhD candidate    J. Huang (Junrong)
Thesis title Function-structure relationships of acetylated pea starches.
Date & time08-12-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. H.A. Schols
  
PhD candidate    G. Miliauskas (Gidrius)
Thesis title Screening, isolation and evaluation of antioxidative compounds from Geranium macrorrhizum, Potentilla fruticosa and Rhaponticum carthamoides.
Date & time20-11-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. E.J.R. Sudhölter, Dr. T.A. van Beek, Dr. J.P.H. Linssen
  
PhD candidate    J.H.F. Bult (Harold)
Thesis title Sensory and instrumental analysis of food aromas.
Date & time15-11-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.H.A. Kroeze, Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. H.N.J. Schifferstein, Dr. J.P. Roozen
  
PhD candidate    N.P. Creusot (Nathalie)
Thesis title Enzyme-induced aggregation of whey proteins with Bacillus licheniformis protease.
Date & time13-11-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. H. Gruppen
  
PhD candidate    E. Corpeleijn (Eefje)
Thesis title Fatty acid metabolism, impaired glucose tolerance and the effects of lifestyle.
Date & time10-11-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Prof. T.W.A. de Bruin, Dr. E.E. Blaak
  
PhD candidate    N.C. Khan (Nguyen)
Thesis title The role of plant food sources in controlling vitamin A deficiency in Vietnam.
Date & time31-10-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.G.A.J. Hautvast, Prof. F.J. Kok, Dr. P. Deurenberg, Prof. Ha Huy Khoi
  
PhD candidate    E.C.H. van den Ham (Eugénie)
Thesis title Body composition and exercise intolerance in renal transplant patients: the response to exercise training.
Date & time26-10-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J.P. van Hooff, Prof. K.M.L. Leunissen, Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Dr. J.P. Kooman
  
PhD candidate    M. Fischer (Morten)
Thesis title Limiting factors for the enzymatic accessibility of soybean protein.
Date & time23-10-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. H. Gruppen, Prof. A.G.J. Voragen
  
PhD candidate    M. Fox (Martijn)
Thesis title Pulsed electric field inactivation in a microreactor.
Date & time16-10-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.M. Boom, Dr. P. Bartels
  
PhD candidate    S.J.P.M. Eussen (Simone)
Thesis title Mild cobalamin deficiency and cognitive function in elderly people. Efficacy of oral supplements.
Date & time16-10-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.A. van Staveren, Prof. W.H.L. Hoefnagels, Dr. C.P.G.M. de Groot
  
PhD candidate    N.L. Reynaert (Niky)
Thesis title Redox Redulation of Inhibitory Kappa B Kinase; Oxidants in the pathogenesis of inflammatory lung disease.
Date & time12-10-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. E.F.M. Wouters, Dr. Y.M.W. Janssen-Heininger
  
PhD candidate    P. Pilot (Peter)
Thesis title Short and long term recovery after total hip replacement; Physiological, pathophysiological, outcomes and clinical implications.
Date & time06-10-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. H. Kuipers, Prof. R.G.T. Geesink, Dr. A.D. Verburg, Dr. J.J. Koolen
  
PhD candidate    N. Vogels (Neeltje)
Thesis title On the weighty issue of obesity: Physiological, behavioral and genetic aspects.
Date & time22-09-2006, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Prof. E.C.M. Mariman
  
PhD candidate    R. Minnaard (Ronnie)
Thesis title Muscle wasting; the role of the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway in muscle atrophy and remodelling
Date & time21-09-2006, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. H. Kuipers, Prof. A.J.M. Wagenmakers, Dr. M.K.C. Hesselink, Dr. M.R. Drost
  
PhD candidate    E.P.A. Rutten (Erica)
Thesis title Glutamate metabolism and supplementation in COPD.
Date & time15-09-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. E.F.M. Wouters, Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols, Dr. M.P.K.J. Engelen
  
PhD candidate    A.P.P. Kayodé (Polycarpe)
Thesis title Diversity, users' perception and food processing of sorghum: Implications for dietary iron and zinc supply.
Date & time13-09-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A.J.S. van Boekel, Dr. M.J.R. Nout, Dr. A.R. Linnemann
  
PhD candidate    T.M. van Himbergen (Thomas)
Thesis title Paraoxonase and cardiovascular disease: actions and interactions.
Date & time29-06-2006, 13:30 hrs, Nijmegen
Supervisors Prof. A.F.H. Stalenhoef, Dr. L.J.H. van Tits, Dr. M. Roest, Dr. H.A.M. Voorbij
  
PhD candidate    G.H. Goossens (Gijs)
Thesis title The renin-angiotensin system in obesity: metabolic and hemodynamic effects.
Date & time28-06-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Dr. M.A. van Baak, Dr. E.E. Blaak
  
PhD candidate    T. Bovee (Toine)
Thesis title Development, validation and routine application of the in vitro REA and DR-CALUX reporter gene bioassays for the screening of estrogenic compounds and dioxins in food and feed.
Date & time23-06-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. I.M.C.M. Rietjens, Dr. L.A.P. Hoogenboom, Dr. M.W.F. Nielen
  
PhD candidate    J.M. Oomen (Joost)
Thesis title Genetic variation in energy metabolism.
Date & time23-06-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Dr. M.A. van Baak
  
PhD candidate    R. Koopman (René)
Thesis title Nutritional interventions to promote post-exercise muscle protein synthesis.
Date & time22-06-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Prof. A.J.M. Wagenmakers, Dr. L.J.C. van Loon
  
PhD candidate    M. Manders (Marleen)
Thesis title Nutritional care in old age: the effect of supplementation on nutritional status and performance.
Date & time21-06-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.A. van Staveren, Prof. W.H.L. Hoefnagels, Dr. C.P.G.M. de Groot
  
PhD candidate    K.A.N.D. Nijs (Kristel)
Thesis title Optimizing the ambiance during mealtimes in Dutch nursing homes.
Date & time21-06-2006, 14:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.A. van Staveren, Prof. F.J. Kok, Prof. C. de Graaf
  
PhD candidate    C.J.A.L. Mentink (Cyriel)
Thesis title AGEs and diabetic complications.
Date & time21-06-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Prof. W.H.R. Wolffenbuttel, Dr. M.A. van Baak, Dr. P.P.C.A. Menheere
  
PhD candidate    M.W. Kuiper (Melanie)
Thesis title Occurrence of Legionella pneumophila and Hartmannella vermiformis in fresh water environments and their interactions in biofilms.
Date & time20-06-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. D. van der Kooij, Dr. R.R. Beumer, Dr. H. Smidt
  
PhD candidate    O.D.T. Sessink (Olivier)
Thesis title Bioprocess-Engineering Education with Web Technology.
Date & time19-06-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J. Tramper, Dr. H.H. Beeftink, Drs. R.J.M. Hartog
  
PhD candidate    D. Patsouris (David)
Thesis title Transcriptional regulation of nutrient metabolism by PPARα,γ and LXRα
Date & time13-06-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M. Müller, Dr. S. Kersten
  
PhD candidate    E.P.M. Pellis (Linette)
Thesis title Folate metabolism in the human colon: cellular responses identified through in vitro studies.
Date & time13-06-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Dr. J. Keijer, Dr. E. Kampman
  
PhD candidate    F.J. Zandbergen (Fokko)
Thesis title Characterization of the two PPAR target genes FIAF (Fasting-Induced Adipose Factor) and G0S2 (G0/G1 switch gene 2).
Date & time12-06-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M. Müller, Dr. S. Kersten
  
PhD candidate    E. Naumann (Elke)
Thesis title Functional food components and cardiavascular risk markers: effects of plant stanols, B-glucan and conjugated linoleic acid
Date & time31-05-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. R.P. Mensink, Dr. J. Plat
  
PhD candidate    K.R. Apaiah (Radhika)
Thesis title Designing food supply chains - a structural methodology: A case on Novel Protein Foods.
Date & time29-05-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A.J.S. van Boekel, Dr. A.R. Linnemann, Dr. E.M.T. Hendrix
  
PhD candidate    V.B. Schrauwen-Hinderling (Vera)
Thesis title Skeletal muscle lipid metabolism: a magnetic resonance spectroscopy study.
Date & time23-05-2006, 16:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J.M.A. van Engelshoven, Prof. K. Nicolay, Dr. M.E. Kooi, Dr. P. Schrauwen
  
PhD candidate    D.A.M. Goossens (Dominique)
Thesis title The effect of the probiotic L.plantarum 299v on the intestinal flora; methodological studies in health and disease.
Date & time18-05-2006, 16:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. R.W. Stockbrügger, Dr. D.M.A.E. Jonkers, dr. M.G.V.M. Russel
  
PhD candidate    A. Steensma (Aukje)
Thesis title Bioavailability of genistein and its glycoside genistin.
Date & time17-05-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. I.M.C.M. Rietjens
  
PhD candidate    M. Alewijn (Martin)
Thesis title The formation of fat-derived compounds during the ripening of Gouda-type cheese.
Date & time03-05-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.T.M. Wouters, Dr. E.L. Sliwinski
  
PhD candidate    S. Kremer (Stefanie)
Thesis title Food perception and food liking with age.
Date & time28-04-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.H.A. Kroeze, Prof. C. de Graaf, Dr. J. Mojet
  
PhD candidate    B. Pieterse (Bart)
Thesis title Transcriptome analysis of the lactic acid and NaCl-stress response of Lactobacillus plantarum.
Date & time24-04-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. M.J. van der Werf
  
PhD candidate    E.J. Quirijns (Ilse)
Thesis title Modelling and dynamic optimization of quality indicator profiles during drying.
Date & time24-04-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. G. van Straten, Dr. W.K.P. van Loon
  
PhD candidate    M. Grillenberger (Monika)
Thesis title Impact of animal source foods on growth, morbidity and iron bioavailability in Kenyan school children.
Date & time19-04-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.G.A.J. Hautvast, Prof. F.J. Kok, Prof. C.G. Neumann
  
PhD candidate    M.A.M.A. Thijssen (Myriam)
Thesis title Dietary C18 fatty acids: effects on cardiovascular risk markers and fatty acid metabolism.
Date & time12-04-2006, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. R.P. Mensink
  
PhD candidate    H. van der Woude (Hester)
Thesis title Mechanisms of toxic action of the flavonoid quercetin and its phase II metabolites.
Date & time07-04-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. I.M.C.M. Rietjens, Dr. G.M. Alink
  
PhD candidate    G.B.P.W. Brans (Gerben)
Thesis title Design of membrane systems for fractionation of particle suspensions.
Date & time31-03-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.M. Boom, Dr. C.G.P.H. Schroën, Dr. R.G.M. van der Sman
  
PhD candidate    J. Hoeks (Joris)
Thesis title Preserve the fire of life: uncoupling protein 3 in the defence against mitochondriol lilpotoxicity.
Date & time10-03-2006, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Dr. P. Schrauwen, Dr. M.K.C. Hesselink
  
PhD candidate    E. Scholten (Elke)
Thesis title Interfacial properties of water-in-water emulsions and their effect on dynamical behavior.
Date & time03-03-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. E. van der Linden, Dr. L.M.C. Sagis
  
PhD candidate    S.H. Peighambardoust (Hadi)
Thesis title Development of dough under shear flow.
Date & time24-02-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.M. Boom, Prof. R.J. Hamer, Dr. A.J. van der Goot
  
PhD candidate    B.A.C. van Dijk (Boukje)
Thesis title Renal Cell Carcinoma; risk factors and von-Hippel-Lindau gene mutations.
Date & time17-02-2006, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.A. van den Brandt, Prof. J.A. Schalken, Dr. L.J. Schouten
  
PhD candidate    J. de Vogel (Johan)
Thesis title Green vegetables and colon cancer: the mechanism of a protective effect by chlorophyll.
Date & time15-02-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.B. Katan, Dr. R. van der Meer
  
PhD candidate    L.C.P.M. de Smet (Louis)
Thesis title Covalently bound organic monolayers on silicon surfaces: Visible light attachment, characterization, and electrical properties.
Date & time15-02-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. E.J.R. Sudhölter, Dr. H. Zuilhof
  
PhD candidate    S. van der Graaf (Sandra)
Thesis title Membrane emulsification: droplet formation and effects of interfacial tension.
Date & time10-02-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.M. Boom, Dr. R.G.M. van der Sman
  
PhD candidate    Y.P. de Vries (Ynte)
Thesis title Bacillus cereus spore formation, structure and germination.
Date & time10-02-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.H. Zwietering, Prof. W.M. de Vos, Prof. T. Abee
  
PhD candidate    M.C. de Vries (Maaike)
Thesis title Analyzing global gene expression of Lactobacillus plantarum in the human gastro-intestinal tract.
Date & time08-02-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. M. Kleerebezem, Dr. E.E. Vaughan
  
PhD candidate    F.M.H. van Dielen (Francois)
Thesis title A prospective study on the surgical treatment of morbid obesity.
Date & time03-02-2006, 16:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J.W. Greve, Prof. W.A. Buurman
  
PhD candidate    M.D.P. Luyer (Misha)
Thesis title The Nutritional Reflex: influencing gut barrier function and inflammation.
Date & time27-01-2006, 16:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.A. Buurman, Prof. J.W.M. Greve
  
PhD candidate    R. Achten (Remko)
Thesis title Banana-shaped liquid crystals.
Date & time11-01-2006, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. E.J.R. Sudhölter, Prof. D.J. Broer, Dr. A.T.M. Marcelis
  
PhD candidate    P.W. van Kleef (Ellen)
Thesis title Consumer research in the early stages of new product development. Issues and applications in the food domain.
Date & time06-01-2006, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.C.M. van Trijp, Dr. P.A. Luning