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Dr. Erika Tsingos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. She leads the Computational Animal Development Group focusing on computational approaches to developmental biology questions.
Her research spans animal developmental biology with emphasis on
- Computer modeling of cell fate decisions
- Pattern formation in tissues
- Cell migration mechanics
- Thymus development and leukemogenesis
- C. elegans developmental precision
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong focus on computational modeling of developmental processes, particularly examining extracellular matrix effects on cell migration, thymic niche architecture in leukemia development, and precise cell fate specification in C. elegans. Her work consistently bridges computational modeling with experimental validation through collaborations.
Scientific recognition includes:
- NWO grant VI.Veni.222.323 for research on extracellular matrix effects on cell migration
Dr. Tsingos actively mentors the next generation of computational biologists through supervision of postdoctoral researchers and students. Current team members include Benjamin Planterose Jiménez (post-doc modeling C. elegans development), Saber Shakibi (post-doc developing hybrid migration models), and Nikki Landzaat (Master's student studying mesoderm cell state transitions). Former students include Bidayatul Masulah (Master's in Applied Mathematics) and Heleen van Osch (bachelor researcher).
Her research group operates within Utrecht University's Department of Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, collaborating extensively with the Ten Tusscher group and experimental labs. Current projects investigate how extracellular matrix affects cell migration phenotypes in cancer and the molecular control mechanisms behind C. elegans' precise cell division patterns.
