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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Publication network from the last five years
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Exposure to diesel exhaust particles accelerated neuronal cell death in xenoferroptosis-susceptible cells
Yan, H., Zhang, L., Bergsma, D. P., Gadjdjoe, P. S., Tosato, A., Rahman, M. S., Mulder, K., van Trigt, J., Rafie, K., Mol-van der Veen, C. H. T. J., Westerink, R. H. S., Cassee, F. R., Schmidt, M. & Dolga, A. M., May 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Sciences (China). 163, p. 22-36 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Inhibitory effects of (synthetic) cannabinoids and (designer) benzodiazepines on spontaneously active neuronal networks of primary rat cortical cultures in vitro
Wopken, J. P., Thornton, J. R., van Kleef, R. G. D. M. & Westerink, R. H. S., Jan 2026, In: NeuroToxicology. 112, 103379.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Acute, prolonged, and chronic exposure to organochlorine insecticides evoke differential effects on in vitro neuronal activity and network development
van Melis, L. V. J., Bak, T., Peerdeman, A. M., van Kleef, R. G. D. M., Wopken, J. P. & Westerink, R. H. S., Dec 2025, In: NeuroToxicology. 111, 103308.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A Review of Toxicological and Exposure Data on Polymeric Antioxidant By-products
Kang, H., Rushton, E. K., Legler, J. & Westerink, R. H. S., 14 Oct 2025, In: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 263, 1, 26.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Developing an approach for evaluating the cardiotoxic potential of botanicals
Krzykwa, J., Chaudhari, H. S., Monteiro Da Rocha, A., Gossmann, M., Hoffmann, P., Khokhar, Y., Meyer, N., Park, J.-Y. K., Sprando, R., Vaidyanathan, R., Westerink, R. H. S., Wu, J. C., Yourick, J., Zhao, S. R. & Mitchell, C. A., 30 Oct 2025, In: Frontiers in Toxicology. 7, 21 p., 1646044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Activities
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International Neurotoxicology Association (INA) (External organisation)
Westerink, R. H. S. (Chair)
2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board › Academic
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The post-docking role of synaptotagmin1 and Munc18-1 in mouse chromaffin cells.
Westerink, R. H. S. (Primary supervisor)
2017Activity: Examination › Member of an PhD examination committee › Academic
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NeuroToxicology (Journal)
Westerink, R. H. S. (Editor)
2017 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity › Academic
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Neurotoxicity screening for acute effects of new psychoactive substances (NPS) on neuronal activity using cortical neurons and human iPSC-derived neurons grown on microelectrode array (mwMEA) plates.
Westerink, R. H. S. (Invited speaker)
2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Toxicology in Vitro (Journal)
Westerink, R. H. S. (Editorial board member)
2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity › Academic
In the media
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Fluoride in onze tandpasta: onmisbaar of giftig?
20/06/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Wat zegt onderzoek over oorzaken en behandeling dementie?
26/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Steekproef wijst uit veel microplastics in wegwerpbekertjes: ‘vooral bij gebruik van warme dranken’
23/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Microplastic hoopt zich op in de hersenen, eraan ontkomen is lastig
5/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Bizar veel microplastics gevonden in menselijke hersenen: ‘Ik schrik hiervan’
4/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Prizes & Grants
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Fellowship awardee at 15th International symposium on chromaffin cell biology
Westerink, R. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)