Jaap

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Job title: 
Professor
Eurocaroten role: 
Management Committee
First name: 
Jaap
Last name: 
Keijer
Short research description: 

Prof. Keijer is a molecular physiologist and a pioneer in Nutrigenomics. He investigates how nutrients target energy metabolism and mitochondrial functioning and how this is related to metabolic health. His research aims for fundamental insights, biomarkers and efficacy substantiation. His initial interest in beta-carotene has broadened to other carotenoids. His core expertise consists of dietary intervention studies in humans, rodents and cells, coupled to assessed by advanced physiological and in depth molecular and biochemical methods.

Techniques routinely used: 
dietary interventions in humans, mice and cells, measurement of energy metabolism, transcriptomics
Instrumentation/Facilities: 
indirect calorimetry (rodents), body composition
Country: 
Netherlands
City: 
Wageningen
Institution: 
Wageningen University
Department: 
Human and Animal Physiology
Address: 

De Elst 1, PO Box 338

Zip Code: 
6700 AH
Phone: 
+31-317-484136
Matrix: 
Foods
Gender: 
Male
WG option 1: 
WG3
WG option 2: 
WG3
Scientific approach: 
Fundamental
Areas: 
Biochemistry
Biology
Health
Nutrition
Other keywords: 
Biological Actions
Functional Foods
Systems Biology
STMS hosting: 
Yes
Meetings hosting: 
Yes

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