dr. R (Reinskje) Talhout

Dr Reinskje Talhout is an experienced researcher in the field of reinforcing harmful products, such as tobacco and nicotine products, drugs, alcohol, and energy drinks. She currently works as a leading expert and heads the WHO Collaborating Centre on Tobacco Product Regulation and Control at the RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment). She also works one day a week at Wageningen University & Research. 

She is committed to protecting the health and well-being of the public. Reducing the appeal of reinforcing harmful products to consumers plays a key role in this. Consumers often use multiple such products simultaneously as part of an unhealthy lifestyle.

In addition to her research activities, she regularly advises the national government, the EU, and the WHO. She communicates scientific insights to the general public through information brochures, websites, and as a spokesperson in the media.