BSc. Research Projects (2012)
Animal Sciences and Health (cluster) / Behavioural Biology (research group)
Student
1. F. Rhebergen/
M. van Geffen
2. M. Zittersteijn
3. T.E. Vossen
4. J. Eilbracht/
L van Bennekom
5. B.R. Westdijk/
L. Bergwerff
6. N. Jansen
7. J. Koops
8. E.J. Meester
9. D. van Rossum
10. M. Visser
11. S. Hongcoop
Project title
Anthropogenic noise temporally changes the circadian pattern of singing
behaviour in the European Robin
The vocal reaction of a blackcap male (Sylvia atricapilla) to an interor intrasexual stimulus
Statistical phonetic learning and peak shift in zebra finches
(Taeniopygia guttata) using human speech sounds with different
voiced onset time.
Underwater acoustics in public aquaria: An inventory and description
of present sounds
De escape respons van paling elvers: fases, vormen en richtingen
Affixation learning in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
Rule learning by humans and a study to the effects of heterospecific
and conspecific sound stimuli in a discrimination experiment
The effects of long-term noise exposure on fish behaviour, physiology
and morphology
Simple rule abstracting by humans in a comparative study with songbirds
Mate Choice and Personality in Zebra Finches: The suitability of using a
novel object test to assess neophobia in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
Song adjustment of male blackcaps (Sylvia atricapilla) in male and
female contexts
Supervisor
Dr. H.W. Slabbekoorn
Dr. K. Riebel
Prof. Dr. C.J. ten Cate/J. Chen
Dr. H.W. Slabbekoorn
Dr. H.W. Slabbekoorn
Prof. Dr. C.J. ten Cate/J. Chen
Prof. Dr. C.J. ten Cate
Dr. H.W. Slabbekoorn/ Dr. N. Bouton
Prof. Dr. C.J. ten Cate/J. Chen
Dr. K. Riebel
Dr. K. Riebel
Animal Sciences and Health / Evolutionary Biology
Student
1. A. Kemp
2. R. Vijverberg
Project title
The immune response in the serosa of Tribolium castaneum
Expression of immune-genes in the serosa of Tribolium castaneum
Supervisor
Dr. M. van der Zee
Dr. M. van der Zee
Animal Sciences and Health / Integrative Zoology
Student
1. A. van Dienst
2. J.D. Heijnes
3. L. Jordanov
4. S. Meijer
5. B. Overkamp
6. N. van der Pol
7. M. Schlingemann
8. R. van der Stoep
9. K. van Tienderen
10. J. Ververs
11. W. van der Vos
12. J. Pols
Project title
Quantitative Analysis of Archosaur Limb Development
A Description of Chick Heart Development and a Comparison with
the Turtle Heart
Tail Tip Structure in Different Snake Species
Adaptations in gill morphology of the Lake Victoria cichlid
Haplochromis tanaos to changing dissolved oxygen levels
The Use of the Chicken Embryo for Assaying Scorpion Venoms
The influence of hox C6 and D8 on axial body elongation in
Triturus spp during embryonic development
Bone Histological Growth Patterns in Fallow Deer (Dama dama)
and Extinct Deer: Implications for Island Evolution
Pax-9 gene expression in Archosaurs
Did a pre-adaptation to hypoxia ensured the remarkable recovery of
Haplochromis (Yssichromis) laparogramma in the Mwanza gulf, Lake Victoria?
Gill surface adaptations to dissolved oxygen levels in
Haplochromis (Yssichromis) pyrrhocephalus over 30 years
The effects of tropane alkaloids on chick development
Alternative ecological strategies of the Lake Victoria cichlid
Platytaeniodus degeni to cope with hypoxic conditions
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. M. K. Richardson/Dr. F. Vonk
Prof. Dr. M. K. Richardson/R.E. Poelman
Prof. Dr. M. K. Richardson
Dr. F. Witte/J.C. van Rijssel
Prof. Dr. M. K. Richardson
Prof. Dr. M.K.Richardson/
Dr. J.M. Ziermann
Prof. Dr. M. K. Richardson
Prof. Dr. M. K. Richardson
Dr. F. Witte/J.C. van Rijssel
Dr. F. Witte/J.C. van Rijssel
Prof. Dr. M. K. Richardson
Dr. F. Witte/J.C. van Rijssel
Animal Sciences and Health / Molecular Cell Biology
Student
1. S. Brizee
2. L. Borst
3. H. Willigenburg
4. E. Lingeman
5. W. Ros
Project title
Pharmacological manipulation of the HIF- pathway in the early
stages of Mycobacteria marinum infection in zebrafish
The role of reactive oxygen species in Mycobacterium marinum
infection in Zebrafish and its dependence on MyD88
Zebrafish immune cell recruitment by human ligand, using silica
nanoparticles as a delivery system
Glucocorticoid effect on leukocyte migration after wounding
in zebrafish
Identification and Description of Mpzl3 Morphant in Zebrafish
Supervisor
Dr. A.H. Meijer/Dr. P.M. Elks
Dr. A.H. Meijer/M. van der Vaart
Dr. B.E. Snaar-Jagalska
Dr. M. Schaaf
Dr. A.H.Meijer/Dr. O.I. Racz
6. T. van der Valk
Anti-cancer properties of snake venom
7. T. van der Valk
Production of HIV-1 derived Lentiviral particles
8. J. de Waard
Hox gene expression patterns in eel
Dr. B.E. Snaar-Jagalska/Dr. F. Vonk/
W. van der Ent
Dr. B.E. Snaar-Jagalska/Dr. F. Vonk/
W. van der Ent
Dr. E. Burgerhout/Dr. G.E.E.J.M. van
der Thillart
Microbial Biotechnology and Health / Molecular Microbiology
Student
1. O. Afrikan
Project title
Manipulating life-span in Aspergillus niger
2. S. de Kraa
Identification of compensatory mechanism in response to the loss
of galactofuranose biosynthesis
Testing antifungal activity of synthetic peptides against Aspergillus niger
using a 24-wells MTT assay
Genetic engineering of cyanobacteria for enhanced free fatty acid secretion
and high-throughput screening of genes involved in biofuel production
Characterizing aging in Aspergillus niger
3. C. Quik
4. C. Retel
5. M. Verhoogt
6. L. de Jong
Screening of antimicrobial peptides for antifungal activity using the
Aspergillus niger cell wall stress reporter assay
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel/
A.M. van Welzen
Dr. A.F.J. Ram/J. Park
Prof. Dr. C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel/
Ing. E.L. Lagendijk
Prof. Dr. C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel/
G.P. Voshol
Prof. Dr. C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel/
A.M. van Welzen
Dr. ing. S. de Weert
Plant Sciences and Natural Products / Molecular and Development Genetics
Student
1. L. van der Aart
2. J.H.M. Teunissen
Project title
Generation of Streptomyces L-Forms
Which transcription factors are involved in gene regulation during
potassium starvation?
3. S.N. van der Burght The chb gene SCO2833 is involved in the attachment of S. coelicolor
to A. niger
4. S.N. van der Burght Chaplin proteins are involved in maintaining pellet integrity in
low pH cultures
5. E. de Koning
Heterogeneity in the vegetative mycelium of Streptomyces coelicolor
Supervisor
Dr. D. Claessen
Dr. G.P.H. Van Heusden/Dr. I.G.Anemaet
Dr. D. Claessen
Dr. D. Claessen
Dr. D. Claessen
6. T. van Leeuwe
A defect in Gal2p galactose permease of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
YPH250 affects Agrobacterium mediated transformation efficiency
Dr. B.J. van der Zaal/Ir. A.M. Rolloos
Plant Sciences and Natural Products / Plant Cell Physiology
Student
1. R. Otto
2. D. te Winkel
Project title
TIA synthesis candidate genes in Catharanthus roseus
WRKY42 transcription factor as inducer of PR1
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. J. Memelink/K. Miettinen
Dr. H.J.M. Linthorst/Dr. F. Hussain
Plant Sciences and Natural Products / Plant Ecology and Phytochemistry
Student
1. W. Mesman
2. W. Mesman
Project title
Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) resistance to glycoalkaloids
in potato
Aphid reproduction on different potato cultivars and wild species
Supervisor
Prof. P.G.L. Klinkhamer/Dr. M. Bruinsma
Prof. P.G.L. Klinkhamer/Dr. M. Bruinsma
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Student
1. J.P. Huizer
2. R. Oldenburg
Project title
Verspreiding en ecologie van houtbewonende bladsprietkevers
in Nederland (Coleoptera)
An insect multi-entry identification key
3. F.M. van Glabbeek
4. J. van de Put
Morphological differences in the dentition of the Dimilydae
Neuropteris osmundae and its synonyms: indeed the same or just relatives?
5. Y. Wicaksono
6. J. Weijers
Predicting potential habitat for fungal communities in the Andean cloud forests
Insecten multi-ingang facetdeterminatiesleutel
7. T. Breeschoten
The evolution pattern of asymmetric genitalia in Cyclocephalini
(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) beetles
Supervisor
H. Huijbregts
Dr. R.E. Kooi/Dr. J.C. Biesmeijer/
R.M.J.C. Kleukers
Dr. L.W. van den Hoek-Ostende
Prof. J.H.A. van Konijnenburg-van Cittert/
Dr. I.M. van Waveren
Dr. J. Geml
Dr. R.E. Kooi/Dr. J.C. Biesmeijer/
R.M.J.C. Kleukers
Prof. Dr. M. Schilthuizen
8. J.C. van den Hoogen A refinement of the knowledge of pollen morphology of the genus
Ochrosia (Apocynaceae) using LM and SEM
9. B. Boogmans
Ethnobotanical survey of West-African vegetable food in the Netherlands
10. A. van Haasteren
Intraspecific variability of Frullania dilatata and Metzgeria furcata in
The Netherlands
Dr. R.W.J.M. van der Ham
Dr. T.R. van Andel
Dr.M. Stech/Dr.J.D. Kruijer
Institute of Environmental Sciences
Student
1. R. Roest
2. L. Smit
Project title
De invloed van natuurvriendelijke oevers op de soortenrijkdom
van sloten op Goeree-Overflakkee en in de Hoeksche Waard
The toxic effects of copper nanoparticles on Daphnia magna in natural waters
Supervisor
Project title
Medicinal Chinese herbal combinations suitable for the
Hortus botanicus Leiden, with the addition of compiled general information
on Traditional Chinese Medicine
A new systematic garden according to APGIII
Supervisor
Dr. C.J.M. Musters
Dr. Ing. M.G. Vijver
Hortus Botanicus
Student
1. B. Azizi
2. K. Stam
Dr. G.A. van Uffelen/Dr. P.J.A. Kessler
Dr. G.A. van Uffelen/Dr. P.J.A. Kessler
Leiden Universitair Medisch Centrum
Student
1. K. Hendriks
2. V. van Hensbergen
3. H. Mohajer Soltani
4. H. Mulder
5. S. Westhoff
6. T. Zhou
Project title
A genetic reconstruction of the phylogeography of the kelp
gull (Larus dominicanus) and related taxa
Uncovering the surface glycosylation of schistosomula
Designing a high-throughput assay to investigate Clostridium
difficile stress response in the presence of stress factors
The role of the fast delayed rectifier current in neural activity and
clock gene expression in the suprachiasmatic nucleus
Adipocyte derived fatty acids modulate human CD4+ T cell proliferation
The Effect of TLR2 and TLR4 on Heart Function in Male C57Bl/6J Mice
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. P. de Knijff/
Prof. Dr. M. Schilthuizen
Dr. C.H. Hokke/
Prof. Dr. C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel
Dr. A.H. Meijer/ Dr. ir. J. Corver/
D. Bakker
Dr. M.J.M. Schaaf/S. Michel
Dr. M. Schaaf/Prof. dr. R.E.M. Toes
Dr. B.E. Snaar-Jagalska/M.C. Louwe
7. C. Zwaan
Creating a targeting construct for treatment of Rag1-SCID mice with
induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cell: Start of a proof of principle model
Dr. A.H. Meijer