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Prof. Gijs Wuite is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and the LaserLaB - Molecular Biophysics department. His research focuses on the physics of living systems, particularly biophysical mechanisms in chromatin, mitotic chromosomes, and viral dynamics. He develops advanced techniques like optical tweezers and acoustic force spectroscopy to study molecular interactions and cellular mechanics. Wuite has supervised 25 PhD theses and collaborates internationally on projects such as chromosome condensation and synthetic biology challenges. He co-founded Lumicks BV and GW Instruments, applying his research to industry. His work bridges biophysics, molecular biology, and engineering, addressing fundamental questions in cellular and viral systems.
Research Interests:
- Chromatin remodeling and nuclear mechanics
- Single-molecule biophysics using optical tweezers and AFM
- Mitotic chromosome structure and mechanics
- Viral assembly and host interactions
- Acoustic force spectroscopy for cellular phenotyping
- Synthetic biology and transcription-translation systems
Collaborations and Industry:
- Co-founder of Lumicks BV (optical tweezers instrumentation)
- Directeur/eigenaar at GW Instruments
- Active in developing commercial biophysical tools for academia and industry
Key Contributions:
- Pioneered methods to study chromatin dynamics under force
- Advanced understanding of mitotic chromosome nonlinear mechanics
- Explored viral self-assembly mechanisms at single-particle resolution
