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Dr. Benjamin Bouchet is a Researcher in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Faculty of Science, Utrecht University. His work is centered on the molecular mechanisms of cell motility, cytoskeletal dynamics, and their implications in cancer and developmental biology.
Research Interests: His primary research areas include microtubule dynamics, cell migration, cytoskeleton organization, and cancer cell invasion. He investigates how microtubules are regulated at focal adhesions and the Golgi apparatus, and how these processes influence 3D cell motility and mesenchymal invasion. His work bridges fundamental cell biology with applications in cancer and neurobiology.
Publication Trends: His recent publications show a consistent focus on microtubule regulation, with key contributions on proteins such as KIF21A, SLAIN2, CLASP1, and Talin-KANK1. The research spans models from human cancer cells to C. elegans and Arabidopsis, indicating a broad yet integrated approach to understanding conserved cellular mechanisms.
Collaborations and Output: He is a frequent collaborator with Prof. Anna Akhmanova and has published in high-impact journals such as Developmental Cell, Journal of Cell Science, and Nature Communications. His work includes articles, reviews, and conference posters, reflecting active engagement in both research and scientific discourse.
Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided data, his role as a researcher suggests involvement in mentoring and project leadership within his research group.
Labs and Teams: He is part of the Biodynamics and Biocomplexity research group at Utrecht University, which focuses on quantitative and mechanistic studies of cellular processes.
