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Rifka Vlijm is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, within the Molecular Biophysics department. She specializes in super-resolution microscopy, particularly STED, to study cellular protein structures and cell division mechanisms. Her research emphasizes developing live-cell imaging techniques, including high-throughput protocols, machine-learning integration, and non-toxic imaging methods.
Education and Career: PhD at TU Delft with Prof. Cees Dekker (single-molecule chromatin studies), Postdoc at NIH (centromere DNA stability), and STED microscopy expertise under Nobel laureate Stefan Hell. Joined Groningen in 2019 as a tenure-track faculty member.
Research Interests: Focus on ESCRT-III polymer dynamics, centrosome linkers, peroxisomal proteins, and microscopy innovations. Key contributions include STED-based cell division visualization in archaea and live-cell yeast protocols.
Awards and Grants: 2022 NWO-M1 Grant, FSE Research Grant, NWO-XL Grant (consortium). Nominated for Aspasia Prize (2023). Active in national advisory roles, including NWO committees and the Dutch Biophysics organization.
Grants and Networks: Member of APNet (national network for assistant professors), advisory boards for NWO work councils, and conference leadership roles. Her lab's innovations span microscopy automation and interdisciplinary collaborations.
