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Dr Eng. Asselman, Jana
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Universiteit Gent; Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen; Vakgroep Dierwetenschappen en Aquatische Ecologie; Laboratorium voor Milieutoxicologie (GhEnToxLab), more

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Environmental Omics of marine zooplankton species, more
PhD Combined impacts of microplastics, from bio-based and petroleum-based polymers, and global warming on the population dynamics of a planktonic community, more
PhD Marine bacteria and bacterial endotoxin in sea spray aerosols and potential health effects, more
PhD The influence of microscopic life (phytoplankton, bacteria, viruses) on the formation and stability of sea foam and sea spray aerosols, more

Immune receptor- and transcription factor-stimulatory activity of bacteria and endotoxin in sea spray aerosols on human cells, more
Microplastics formation data on polylactic acid and polypropylene items after UV radiation and seawater immersion, more

A1 Publications (26) [show]
Li, Y.; Schütte, W.; Dekeukeleire, M.; Janssen, C.; Boon, N.; Asselman, J.; Lebeer, S.; Spacova, I.; De Rijcke, M. (2024). The immunostimulatory activity of sea spray aerosols: bacteria and endotoxins activate TLR4, TLR2/6, NF-κB and IRF in human cells. Sci. Total Environ. Online first: 171969. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171969, more Niu, Z.; Curto, M.; Le Gall, M.; Demeyer, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Dhakal, H.N.; Davies, P.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2024). Accelerated fragmentation of two thermoplastics (polylactic acid and polypropylene) into microplastics after UV radiation and seawater immersion. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 271: 115981. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115981, more Park, J.; Lee, H.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Depuydt, S.; De Saeger, J.; Friedl, T.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W.; Philippart, C.J.M.; Pitarch, J.; Heynderickx, P.M.; Wu, D.; Ronsse, F.; De Neve, W.; Pandey, L.K.; Park, J.T.; Han, T. (2024). Harnessing the power of tidal flat diatoms to combat climate change. Crit. rev. environ. sci. technol. Latest Articles: 22. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2024.2315004, more Peng, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Grootaert, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Rajkovic, A.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Bioenergetic effects of pristine and ultraviolet-weathered polydisperse polyethylene terephthalate and polystyrene nanoplastics on human intestinal Caco-2 cells. Sci. Total Environ. 908: 168267. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168267, more Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2024). Allelopathy in macroalgae: ecological principles, research opportunities and pitfalls reviewed. J. Appl. Phycol. 36: 441-458. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-023-03110-z, more Vercauteren, M.; Lambert, S.; Hoogerwerf, E.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Microplastic-specific biofilm growth determines the vertical transport of plastics in freshwater. Sci. Total Environ. 910: 168399. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168399, more Barbosa, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2023). Synthesizing the impact of sea-dumped munition and related chemicals on humans and the environment. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 187: 114601. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114601, more Catarino, A.I.; León, M.C.; Li, Y.; Lambert, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M. (2023). Micro- and nanoplastics transfer from seawater to the atmosphere through aerosolization under controlled laboratory conditions. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 192: 115015. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115015, more Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Khan, F.R.; Everaert, G. (2023). Editorial: Plastic pollution in a changing marine environment: effects and risk. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1213393. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1213393, more Pinto, A.; Botelho, M.J.; Churro, C.; Asselman, J.; Pereira, P.; Pereira, J.L. (2023). A review on aquatic toxins - Do we really know it all regarding the environmental risk posed by phytoplankton neurotoxins? J. Environ. Manage. 345: 118769. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118769, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Mortelmans, J.; Mees, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R. (2023). Decadal decline of dominant copepod species in the North Sea is associated with ocean warming: Importance of marine heatwaves. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 193: 115159. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115159, more Semmouri, I.; Vercauteren, M.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R. (2023). Distribution of microplastics in freshwater systems in an urbanized region: a case study in Flanders (Belgium). Sci. Total Environ. 872: 162192. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162192, more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Toward a better understanding of the contribution of wastewater treatment plants to microplastic pollution in receiving waterways. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 42(3): 642-654. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.5540, more Asselman, J. (2022). Relevant and realistic assessments of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 41(4): 818-819. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.5269, more Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Niu, Z.; Everaert, G. (2022). Micro- and nanoplastics effects in a multiple stressed marine environment. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 7: 100119. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100119, more Custódio, M.; Moulaert, I.; Asselman, J.; van der Biest, K.; van de Pol, L.; Drouillon, M.; Hernandez Lucas, S.; Taelman, S.E.; Everaert, G. (2022). Prioritizing ecosystem services for marine management through stakeholder engagement. Ocean Coast. Manag. 225: 106228. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106228, more Barbosa, J.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2021). Prioritization of contaminants and biological process targets in the North Sea using toxicity data from ToxCast. Sci. Total Environ. 758: 144157. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144157, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Willemse, S.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2021). Metabarcoding reveals hidden species and improves identification of marine zooplankton communities in the North Sea. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 78(9): 3411-3427. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsaa256, more Van Acker, E.; De Rijcke, M.; Liu, Z.; Asselman, J.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Vanhaecke, L.; Janssen, C.R. (2021). Sea spray aerosols contain the major component of human lung surfactant. Environ. Sci. Technol. 55(23): 15989-16000. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c04075, more Van Acker, E.; Huysman, S.; De Rijcke, M.; Asselman, J.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Vanhaecke, L.; Janssen, C.R. (2021). Phycotoxin-enriched sea spray aerosols: methods, mechanisms, and human exposure. Environ. Sci. Technol. 55(9): 6184-6196. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1021/acs.est.1c00995, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Mees, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2020). Evaluating the potential of direct RNA nanopore sequencing: Metatranscriptomics highlights possible seasonal differences in a marine pelagic crustacean zooplankton community. Mar. Environ. Res. 153: 104836. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2019.104836, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Deforce, D.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2020). Spatio-temporal patterns in the gene expression of the calanoid copepod Temora longicornis in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Mar. Environ. Res. 160: 105037. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2020.105037, more Asselman, J.; Van Acker, E.; De Rijcke, M.; Tilleman, L.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Mees, J.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C. (2019). Marine biogenics in sea spray aerosols interact with the mTOR signaling pathway. NPG Scientific Reports 9(1): 675. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36866-3, more Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Deforce, D.; Janssen, C.R.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C. (2019). The transcriptome of the marine calanoid copepod Temora longicornis under heat stress and recovery. Mar. Environ. Res. 143: 10-23. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2018.10.017, more Jeremias, G.; Barbosa, J.; Marques, S.M.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Deforce, D.; Goncalves, F.J.M.; Pereira, J.L.; Asselman, J. (2018). Transgenerational inheritance of DNA hypomethylation in Daphnia magna in response to salinity stress. Environ. Sci. Technol. 52(17): 10114-10123. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b03225, more Asselman, J.; De Coninck, D.I.M.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Jansen, M.; Decaestecker, E.; De Meester, L.; Vanden Bussche, J.; Vanhaecke, L.; Janssen, C.R.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C. (2015). Global cytosine methylation in Daphnia magna depends on genotype, environment, and their interaction. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 34(5): 1056-1061. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.2887, more
Abstracts (54) [show]
Bertimes, E.; Dujardin, J.; De Rijcke, M.; Asselman, J. (2024). The impact of microbial life (exopolymer gels production) on the formation of Sea Spray Aerosols, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 54, more Dewulf, F.; Renquet, O.; Asselman, J. (2024). Exploring mode of action and immunomodulating effects of marine toxins using in vitro human cell line models, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 68, more Janssens, L.; De Troch, M.; Asselman, J. (2024). The sky is the limit... How high can zooplankton go?, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 79, more Kinet, J.; Vandamme, S.; Hooyberg, A.; Janssen, C.R.; Everaert, G.; Asselman, J. (2024). Myth or fact: does a coastal walk reduce stress? A physiological study with wearable technology, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 80, more Lambert, S.; Bourgois, J.; Cardon, G.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2024). The sea on prescription: investigating the link between sea spray aerosols and human health benefits, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 83, more Li, Y.; Schütte, W.; Van Beeck, W.; Dekeukeleire, M.; Janssen, C.; Boon, N.; Asselman, J.; Lebeer, S.; Spacova, I.; De Rijcke, M. (2024). Immune receptor- and transcription factor-stimulatory effects of bacteria and endotoxin in sea spray aerosols on human cells, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 33, more Lorré, D.; Vandamme, S.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2024). Unveiling offshore wind farms' impact on southern North Sea fisheries using ecological models: exploring threads, opportunities and trade-offs, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 88, more Niu, Z; Nault, N; De Witte, Y.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2024). Combined effects of increased temperature and microplastics on the population dynamics of a harpacticoid copepod, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 103, more Olyslaegers, S.; Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2024). Understanding climate impact on seaweed cultivation in the Belgian Part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 105, more Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Towards unravelling the potential of red macroalgae for human health: a molecular approach, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 20, more Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Blust, R.; Town, R.M.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Impact of weathered and virgin polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics on growth dynamics and the production of Extracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS) by microalgae, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 40, more Barbosa, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2023). Application of QSAR models for screening of sea-dumped munition and related chemicals: The Paardenmarkt as a case study, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 18, more De Witte, Y.; Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2023). Combined effects of temperature and microplastics on Phaeodactylum tricornutum and Nitokra spinipes, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 54, more Janssens, L.; De Troch, M.; Asselman, J. (2023). Do copepods love hot tubs? About how invertebrates deal with climate change, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 29, more Li, Y.; De Rijcke, M.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2023). Comparison of bacterial communities in coastal bioaerosols collected with AirCube and Coriolis air samplers, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 70, more Li, Y.; Van Acker, E.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J.; De Rijcke, M. (2023). Bacterial community dynamics and predictive function of surf zone seawater in a recreational beach in Oostende, Belgium, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 71, more Lorré, D.; Vandamme, S.; Braeckman, U.; Van der Biest, K.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Assessing risk of offshore windfarms towards ecosystem services, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 73, more Niu, Z.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2023). Combined effects of global warming and plastic leachates from conventional and bio-based polymers on a harpacticoid copepod, in: SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting, 30 April–4 Day 2023 \| Dublin, Ireland + online “Data-driven environmental decision-making”: Abstract Book. pp. 218, more Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2023). Self-reinforced polylactic acid (SR-PLA) is more resistant to releasing microplastic than polypropylene (PP) after UV irradiance, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 78, more Peng, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Grootaert, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Rajkovic, A.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Bioenergetic status of human intestinal Caco-2 cells after exposure to simulated environmental nanoplastics, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 82, more Peng, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Grootaert, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Rajkovic, A.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Bioenergetic status of human intestinal Caco-2 cells after exposure to simulated environmental nanoplastic, in: SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting, 30 April–4 Day 2023 \| Dublin, Ireland + online “Data-driven environmental decision-making”: Abstract Book. pp. 82, more Semmouri, I.; Mortelmans, J.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Decadal trends and dynamics in the abundance and biomass of marine copepods in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 99, more Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Blust, R.; Janssen, C.; Town, T.M.; Asselman, J. (2023). Visualization of labeled nanoplastics in algae, using STED microscopy and Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 15, more Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Blust, R.; Town, R.M. (2023). Interaction of marine algae and nanoplastics: Impact on growth and EPS production, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 101, more Vermeulen, C.; Schmid, M.; Asselman, J.; Bouman, T.; Cauberghe, V.; Couvreur, G.; De Clercq, W.; Devriese, L,; Janssen, C.; Meysman, S.; Trachet, J.; Vandamme, S.; Vermeulen, V. (2023). Are you ready for the blue transition? Increasing involvement and social acceptance for a sustainable transition at the Belgian Coast, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 36-37, more Barbosa, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2022). Cytotoxicity of sea-dumped chemical munitions in rainbow trout gill (RTgill-W1) and human colon adenocarcinoma (Caco2) cells, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 35, more Bouwens, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Everaert, G. (2022). Micro- and macroplastic concentrations in the water column and sediment of Belgian sea ports and estuaries, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 \| Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 294, more Catarino, A.I.; León Duque, M.C.; Li, Y.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M. (2022). Microplastics transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere through aerosolization: insights undercontrolled laboratory conditions, in: MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, 14-18 November 2022. pp. 427341. https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7216242, more Everaert, G.; Shettigar, N.A.; Devriese, L.; Vercauteren, M.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Toorman, E. (2022). Lowland rivers as sinks for plastic? A model-based case study relying on in situ observations for the Scheldt estuary in Belgium, in: Microplastics 2022: Congressi Stefano Franscini, Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland – 6-11 November 2022: Abstracts. pp. 13, more Lambert, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Van Landuyt, J.; Liu, Z.; Diopere, E.; Boon, N.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2022). Do we inhale aerosolized microplastics on the beach?, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 59, more León Duque, M.C.; Li, Y.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I.; De Rijcke, M. (2022). Microplastics transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere through aerosolization, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 61, more Liu, Z.; Van Acker, E.; De Rijcke, M.; Asselman, J. (2022). People who live by the sea can get healthier by breathing?, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 66, more Niu, Z.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, R.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2022). Combined effects of global warming and plastic leachates from conventional and bio-based polymers on a harpacticoid copepod, in: MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, 14-18 November 2022. pp. 427296. https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7216305, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2022). Spatio-temporal dynamics in the gene expression of the copepod Temora longicornis in response to environmental stressors, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 26, more Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Blust, R.; Janssen, C.; Town, R.M.; Asselman, J. (2022). Interaction of marine algae and nanoplastics, and the possible impact on the bioavailability of nanoplastics to primary consumers through the food-pathway, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 85, more Timperman, J.; Meyers, N.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; De Rijcke, M.; Everaert, G. (2022). Flow cytometry for microplastic observation in the marine environment, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 87, more Vercauteren, M.; Bouwens, J.; Toorman, E.; Everaert, G.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2022). Whereabouts of microplastics and their flux towards the marine environment, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 \| Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 296, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2021). Metabarcoding of marine zooplankton communities in the North Sea using nanopore sequencing, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 108, more Asselman, J. (2020). Shaping the future of the blue economy: you, me and all of us, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 2, more Barbosa, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; De Schamphelaere, K. (2020). Towards the establishment of a prioritization strategy: a combination of exposure and toxicity data, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 46, more Liu, Z.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2020). Do population near the coast have a lower lung cancer incidence rate?, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 63, more Peng, M.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2020). Micro- and nano-plastic research: identifying key research needs for environmental and human health, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 73, more Peng, M.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2020). Micro- and nano-plastics: identifying key research needs for environmental and human health assessment, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 73, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2020). Metatranscriptome of a marine pelagic crustacean community using nanopore sequencing, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 12, more Asselman, J.; Van Acker, E.; De Rijcke, M.; Tilleman, L.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Mees, J.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Janssen, C.R. (2019). Marine biogenics in sea spray: a new source of pharmaceuticals and nutritionals, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 37, more Barbosa, J.A.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; De Schamphelaere, K. (2019). The effect of emerging pollutants in the North Sea on fish growth: An in silico-in vitro approach, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 91, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Mees, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2019). Metatranscriptome of a marine pelagic crustacean community using nanopore sequencing, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 138, more Van Acker, E.; Asselman, J.; De Rijcke, M.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Janssen, C.R. (2019). Sea spray exposure to man: an initial risk-benefit assessment , in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 143, more Asselman, J.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C.R. (2018). Molecular technologies in the marine environment: assessing the status of marine ecosystems with just four letters ACTG, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Bredene, Belgium, 21 March 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 80: pp. 68, more Asselman, J.; Van Acker, E.; De Rijcke, M.; Tilleman, L.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Mees, J.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C. (2018). The molecular basis for positive health effects of sea spray on human lung cells, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – 53^rd European Marine Biology Symposium. Oostende, Belgium, 17-21 September 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 82: pp. 32, more Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; De Schamphelaere, K. (2018). Effects of temperature on the transcriptome of the marine copepod Temora longicornis, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Bredene, Belgium, 21 March 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 80: pp. 112, more Van Acker, E.; Asselman, J.; De Rijcke, M.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Janssen, C.R. (2018). Do marine aerosols improve human health?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Bredene, Belgium, 21 March 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 80: pp. 133, more Grosemans, T.; Asselman, J.; Boets, P.; Mees, J.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C. (2017). Detection and degradation of environmental DNA (eDNA) in the marine environment: a lab and field approach using plaice, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 3 March 2017. VLIZ Special Publication, 79: pp. 39, more Grosemans, T.; Asselman, J.; Boets, P.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C. (2016). Measuring biodiversity with a bottle of water: development and field validation of an eDNA approach with plaice, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 56, more
Reports (15) [show]
Vercauteren, M.; Zhang, T.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2023). Policy informing brief: Analysis on the link between microplastics, the environment and public health. Ghent University: Gent. 136 pp., more Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M. (2022). Experimental data to calibrate the plastic dispersal model: effect of biofouling on vertical flux for different polymer types. PLUXIN Deliverable D2.3. Ghent University: Ghent . 48 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/73, more Devriese, L.; Moulaert, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Van Damme, S.; Teunkens, B.; Veys, K.; Everaert, G. (2022). PLUXIN – Roadmap to innovation. D6.2 v2.0. Flanders Marine Institute: Ostend. 26 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/32, more Everaert, G.; Asselman, J.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Janssen, C.R.; Shettigar, N.A.; Teunkens, B.; Toorman, E.; Van Damme, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Devriese, L. (2022). Plastic baseline (t₀) measurement in the scope Flemish Integral Action Plan on Marine Litter (OVAM). Plastic t0 study 2020-2021. Flanders Marine Institute: Ostend. 112 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/26, more Bouwens, J.; Asselman, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: optimized sampling and sample processing protocol (for microplastic). D4.1a. VLIZ/UGent: Ostend. 29 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/12, more Bouwens, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; Teunkens, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: micro- and macroplastic sampling and concentrations to initiate the 2DH plastic dispersal model. D4.2 & D4.3. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen: Ostend. 35 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/14, more Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN to scientific advisory board - Progress consultation and survey of future valorisation pathways. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 10 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/15, more Devriese, L.; Moulaert, I.; Bouwens, J.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Toorman, E.; Van Damme, S.; Teunkens, B.; Veys, K.; Loosvelt, L.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN – Roadmap to innovation. D6.2. Flanders Marine Institute: Ostend. 41 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/17, more Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Shettigar, N.A.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: report partner meeting march 2021. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 6 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/8, more Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: report partner meeting september 2021. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/10, more Everaert, G.; Asselman, J.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Janssen, C.R.; Shettigar, N.A.; Teunkens, B.; Toorman, E.; Van Damme, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Devriese, L. (2021). Plastic baseline (t₀) measurement in the scope Flemish Integral Action Plan on Marine Litter (OVAM). Report 2020. Flanders Marine Institute: Oostende. 101 pp., more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2021). Onderzoek naar verspreiding, effecten en risico’s van microplastics in het Vlaamse oppervlaktewater. Deelrapport 2: Monitoring en analyse van bandenslijtage: Aanpak, vergelijking van methoden en richtlijnen voor toekomstig onderzoek. Universiteit Gent (GhEnToxLab)/VITO/VMM: Gent. , more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2021). Onderzoek naar verspreiding, effecten en risico’s van microplastics in het Vlaamse oppervlaktewater: Kernrapport. Universiteit Gent (GhEnToxLab)/VITO/VMM: Gent. 133 pp., more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2021). Onderzoek naar verspreiding, effecten en risico’s van microplastics in het Vlaamse oppervlaktewater. Deelrapport 3: Analyse van massa- en deeltjesstromen in waterzuiveringsinstallaties. Universiteit Gent (GhEnToxLab)/VITO/VMM: Gent. 26 pp., more Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2020). PLUXIN: report of initiation meeting september 2020. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 12 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/9, more
Other publications (3) [show]
Catarino, A.I.; Kukkola, A.T.; Harper, S.L.; Asselman, J. (2023). Filling gaps for micro- and nanoplastic effects and risk in multiple stressed aquatic environments. SETAC globe 6 July: [n.p.], more Bouwens, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Everaert, G. (2022). Micro- and macroplastic concentrations in the water column and sediment of Belgian sea ports and estuaries. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Stechele, B.; Nevejan, N.; Asselman, J.; Bossier, P.; Degraer, S.; Joyce, A. (2019). Finding native oysters in the Belgian North Sea using eDNA. Poster presented at the VLIZ Marine Science Day 13 March 2019. Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Centre: Gent. 1 poster pp., more
Thesis (co-)promotor (9) [show]
Peng, M. (2024). The influence of micro- and nanoplastics on human health: exploring environmentally relevant scenarios with in vitro human cell lines. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: Ghent. e-ISBN 9789463577182. VI, 252 pp., more Cornelus, A. (2023). Macroalgal allelopathic metabolites: A dive into the potential of North Sea species. Ir Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. 176 pp., more De Cooman, M. (2023). Understanding and tackling jellification: From polyp to bloom. Ir Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. 87 pp., more De Witte, Y. (2023). Effects of plastic pollution and ocean warming on Phaeodactylum tricornutum and Nitokra spinipes . MSc Thesis. UGent. Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Gent. 66 pp., more Semmouri, I. (2022). Temporal effects of chemical and physical stressors on marine zooplankton: A molecular approach = Temporele effecten van chemische en fysische stressoren op marien zoöplankton: een moleculaire benadering. Ir Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. ISBN 978 9 46357 503 4. 471 pp., more De Baerdemaeker, K.; De Fooz, N.; Luyten, G.; Windels, H. (2018). Community transcriptomics in de Noordzee: kunnen we dit gebruiken? BSc Thesis. Universiteit Gent - Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Gent. 55 pp., more Willemse, S. (2018). Genetic barcoding of marine zooplankton communities in the North Sea using the Minion Sequencer. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Gent - Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Gent. 64 pp., more Willemse, S. (2018). Genetic barcoding of marine zooplankton using the MinIon sequencer. MSc Thesis. Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Gent University: Gent. 64 pp., more Abato, J. (2010). Monitoring Chrysaora hysoscella (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa) in the Belgian part of the North Sea using eDNA. MSc Thesis. Ghent University: Gent. 110 pp., more

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