Michiel Vermeulen

Michiel Vermeulen is a Full Professor in Proteomics and Chromatin Biology at the Department of Molecular Biology, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands. He previously held positions as Associate and Assistant Professor at University Medical Center Utrecht (2009-2014) and completed postdoctoral work at Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry (2005-2009) and a PhD at Radboud University (2000-2005). His research focuses on integrative omics approaches to study gene expression regulation in development and disease, particularly through chromatin interactions and post-translational modifications.

Education:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Radboud University Nijmegen (2000-2005)
• Postdoc in Proteomics & Signal Transduction, Max Planck Institute Munich (2005-2009)

His work pioneers quantitative mass spectrometry technologies to analyze chromatin-associated proteins, including m6A RNA modifications and ubiquitin signaling. He has published 97 papers and received multiple accolades, including ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants, a VIDI award, and membership in the Oncode Institute. His lab leads collaborative studies on chromatin readers, DNA damage response, and transcriptional regulation.

Scientific Awards:

• ERC Consolidator Grant (2017)
• ERC Starting Grant (2012)
• Vernieuwingsimpuls VIDI award (2009)
• Max Planck Institute Junior Research Award (2008)
• Van Nieuwenhoven Award for Best Master Student (2000)
• Oncode Institute Founding Member (2017)

Vermeulen's lab collaborates internationally and mentors 6 PhD students, 6 postdocs, and technicians, emphasizing high-impact interdisciplinary research in chromatin biology and systems-level gene regulation.