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Professor Nynke Dekker is a Professor of Biophysics at the University of Oxford and a Professorial Fellow at St Peter's College. Her research focuses on understanding biophysical mechanisms underlying DNA replication, chromatin dynamics, and viral RNA synthesis. She develops advanced microscopy techniques, including super-resolution imaging and single-molecule assays, to study molecular processes at high resolution. Key areas of expertise include nucleosome dynamics, replication fork progression, and the interplay between chromatin structure and enzymatic activity. Her work bridges fundamental biology with engineering advancements in microscopy instrumentation.
Education details are not explicitly stated in the provided text, but her academic positions suggest a strong background in physics and biophysics. Research grants and lab affiliations are inferred from her active role in developing biophysical tools and studying replication processes.
Her research interests span viral RNA polymerase mechanisms, DNA replication barriers, and the application of machine learning in automated cell analysis. She contributes to both theoretical models (e.g., Ising models for DNA compaction) and experimental innovations like Zernike polynomial-based distortion correction in microscopy.
No formal awards or student advisees are listed in the provided text, though her extensive publication record indicates active collaboration and mentorship in the field. Her lab likely focuses on single-molecule studies using magnetic tweezers, optical torque wrenches, and high-throughput experimental setups.
