Looking for an academic partner for your discovery projects?
Looking for an academic partner for your discovery projects?
Ghent University offers a unique proposal: the collaboration between veterinarians, physicians and scientists from different disciplines present at Ghent University takes the research to a higher level and creates many opportunities for innovation. At our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine these innovations can be tested in our own facilities and on the target species.
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Ghent University offers a unique proposal: the collaboration between veterinarians, physicians and scientists from different disciplines present at Ghent University takes the research to a higher level and creates many opportunities for innovation. At our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine these innovations can be tested in our own facilities and on the target species.
Check what we can offer in these fields
Andreja Rajkovic
Professor
+32 9 264 99 04
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department of Food Technology, Safety & Health
My research group encompasses several critical areas in food safety and health. We investigate the impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on microbial biofilm formation, toxin production and virulence, particularly focusing on pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni, and Bacillus cereus. Our work also delves into the bioenergetics of human cells in response to food (and environmental) contaminants and food compounds, examining how substances like mycotoxins and Bacillus cereus toxins affect cellular functions. Additionally, we explore innovative strategies to mitigate these risks, contributing significantly to the field of microbial and chemical food safety. I am president of International Committee of Food Microbiology and Hygiene, a member of Belgian and Serbian society of (food) microbiology and several other food-expertise based bodies.