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Personal information
I am a toxicologist dedicated to improve the health of (future) mothers and children through science and education. A healthy start in life is incredibly important to prevent illness. I strive to understand and reduce the risk of environmental contaminants to children’s health globally. To accomplish this mission, I investigate the effects of potential toxicants on female health and the developing child, thereby avoiding unnecessary harm for animals. I am involved in many national and international (EU-funded) projects on the toxicological impact of endocrine disruptors. I translate these findings into practice and policy and disseminate to (inter)national scientific, societal and political communities in order to encourage healthy living from an early age. Currently, I coordinate the EU-funded project FREIA: Female Reproductive toxicity of Endocrine disrupting chemcials: a human evidence-based screening and Identification Approach (www.freiaproject.eu).
Ancillary activities
- Gezondheidsraad | Den Haag | Lid commissie Cosmeticagebruik door kinderen | 2026-06-06 - present
- RIVM | Bilthoven | Adviseur | 2026-06-01 - present
- Gezondheidsraad | Den Haag | Lid commissie Voeding lacterenden en jonge kinderen | 2023-07-05 - present
- European Chemicals Agency | Helsinki | lid Endocrine Disruptor Expert Group | 2018-09-01 - 2026-09-01
- Gezondheidsraad | Den Haag | Lid commissie Gezondheid en Beroepsmatige Blootstelling | 2024-01-01 - present
- European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) | Parma | Lid Werkgroep hormoonverstorende stoffen | 2021-02-01 - present
Ancillary activities are updated daily
Academic qualification
Toxicology, PhD, Estrogen metabolizing enzymes – Biomarkers of exposure, effect and susceptibility for carcinogenesis, Universiteit Utrecht
Award Date: 27 Jan 2005
Biology, Master, Universiteit Utrecht
Award Date: 1 Oct 2000
User created Keywords
- Toxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Female reproduction
- Developmental origin of health and disease
- steroidogenesis
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
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effects of different micro- and nanoplastic polymers on steroidogenesis in a feto-placental in vitro model
van Boxel, J., Nijmeijer, S. M., Cenijn, P., Heinzelmann, M. T., Dusza, H. M., Mandemaker, L. D. B., Meirer, F., Lamoree, M. H. & van Duursen, M. B. M., Nov 2026, In: Molecular and cellular endocrinology. 621, p. 1-16 16 p., 112871.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Using Caenorhabditis elegans and zebrafish embryos (Danio rerio) in a combined approach to screen chemicals for developmental (neuro)toxicity and reproductive toxicity
Carlier, M. P., Supryadi, B. L., Wahlen, K., Hendriks, N., Kyzeková, I., Hessel, E., Baumann, L., van Duursen, M., Hamers, T. & Hughes, S., 1 Jan 2026, In: NAM Journal. 2, p. 100080Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A pragmatic upstream network for disrupted steroidogenesis through reduced enzyme activity and steroid hormone production for Adverse Outcome Pathway building
Bouftas, N., Rosenmai, A. K., Panagiotou, E. M., Zilliacus, J., Damdimopoulou, P., Beronius, A., van Duursen, M. & Svingen, T., Jan 2026, In: Reproductive Toxicology. 139, p. 1-7 7 p., 109105.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
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Comparison of steroidogenic disruption in adrenal H295R and ovarian KGN and COV434 cell models and the implications to assess female reproductive toxicity
Vazakidou, P., Koopmans, C., Nijmeijer, S., Lecante, L. L., Liu, P., Mazaud-Guittot, S., Fowler, P. A., Leonards, P. E. G. & Duursen, M. B. M. V., Jan 2026, In: Reproductive Toxicology. 139, p. 1-17 17 p., 109088.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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The assessment for potential thyroid-mediated endocrine disruption in amphibians: Clarification on the use of new methods and on the interpretation of changes in thyroid histology
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Dec 2025, In: EFSA Journal. 23, 12, e9815.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
Courses
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Develop adverse outcome pathways (AOPS) for endocrine disruptors (EDs)
van Duursen, M. (Principal Investigator) & Bouftas, N. (Project Researcher)
2/12/22 → 1/12/25
Project: Research
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Female reproductive toxicity of EDCs: a human evidence-based screening and identification approach
Asimaki, K. (Project Researcher), Vazakidou, P. (Project Researcher), Koopmans, C. (Project Researcher), Leonards, P. (Project Researcher), Sugeng, E. (Project Researcher), Lenters, V. (Project Researcher), Lamoree, M. (Project Researcher) & van Duursen, M. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/19 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Test methods and ED identification.
van Duursen, M. (Speaker)
1 Mar 2021Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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EUROTOX Congress 2021
van Duursen, M. (Participant)
27 Sept 2021 → 1 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
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Female reproduction and EDCs: the FREIA project.
van Duursen, M. (Speaker)
Jan 2021Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Stories of Skin Care. From Cosmetics to Toxins
van Duursen, M. (Invited speaker)
19 May 2021Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Professional
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Endocrine disruptors harmonisation in EU: the new EU chemicals strategy will speed up efficient reduction of EDC exposure for EU citizens.
van Duursen, M. (Invited speaker)
25 May 2021Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
Press/Media
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Welke bakjes zijn het beste om eten in te bewaren? ‘Plastic in de magnetron? Da’s een rode vlag’
30/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026
30/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Plastic: kleine deeltjes, mogelijk grote gezondheidsrisico’s
1/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Hoe kunnen we ontdekken of plastic ons ziek maakt? ‘Veel onderzoeksresultaten worden gehypet’
17/10/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Dordrecht worstelt met PFAS, experts waarschuwen: invloed op gezondheid en IVF-behandelingen zichtbaar
11/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment