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Prof. Bert Poolman is a distinguished academic and Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Groningen, where he leads the Membrane Enzymology group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on membrane transport mechanisms, synthetic biology, and cellular homeostasis, with a particular emphasis on constructing simplified synthetic cells. He holds leadership roles in the Centre for Synthetic Biology and the Netherlands Centre for One Health (NCOH).
Poolman received his PhD in Microbiology from the University of Groningen (1987) and has held academic positions since 1999. His work bridges biochemistry, biophysics, and microbiology, addressing fundamental questions about how molecules traverse membranes and how minimal cellular systems can be engineered. Key contributions include studies on ABC transporters, cell volume regulation, and synthetic metabolic networks.
Research interests include: membrane transport dynamics, synthetic cell design, protein diffusion in cytoplasm, and the role of electrochemical gradients in cellular processes. His lab employs advanced microscopy, membrane reconstitution, and computational modeling to explore these areas. Notable grants include an ERC Advanced Grant (2015), a NWO Gravitation Award (2017), and Synergy Grants for synthetic cell research.
Awards include KNAW membership (2009), the Joel Mandelstam Memorial Lecture Award (2016), and knighthood in the Order of the Dutch Lion (2021). He has supervised over 70 PhD students and authored >360 peer-reviewed publications. His lab collaborates internationally and contributes to initiatives like the BaSyC consortium for synthetic cell construction.
