About
Dr. Ruben Schmidt is a researcher and educator in the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University, specializing in Developmental Biology within the Biodynamics and Biocomplexity group. His research focuses on cellular and developmental processes, particularly in Caenorhabditis elegans, investigating spindle positioning, lumen formation, and cytoskeletal dynamics.
- Education:
- Doctoral Degree (2020) in Cell Biology from Utrecht University
- Research Themes:
- Phosphorylation regulation of ERM proteins
- Cytoskeletal organization in development
- Spindle positioning mechanics
- Cell polarity and epithelial morphogenesis
- Integrative analysis of developmental genetics
- Publications Trends:
- 15+ peer-reviewed works (2000-2023) spanning cell biology, developmental genetics, and environmental science
- Key techniques: Optogenetics, C. elegans modeling, proteomics, computational analysis
- Recent focus: Intermediate filament networks, Crumbs polarity complex, and lumen formation mechanisms
- Labs & Collaborations:
- Utrecht University Biodynamics and Biocomplexity group
- Collaborations with:
- Prof. Mike Boxem (C. elegans genetics)
- Dr. Jacob Ramalho (cell polarity)
- Dr. Maarten Altelaar (proteomics)
- Contact:
- Hugo R. Kruyt Building, Room O.509, Padualaan 8, Utrecht (3584 CH)
- Phone: +31 30 253 2837
- Email: r.schmidt@uu.nl
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