Sander Tans

Sander Tans is a Group Leader in the Biophysics department at AMOLF, Netherlands. His research focuses on understanding fundamental biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels, including protein folding mechanisms, cellular decision-making, and the dynamics of self-organizing systems.

Key research areas include:

• Single-molecule studies of chaperone-assisted protein folding
• Development of advanced cell imaging and tracking technologies for organoids
• Analysis of cellular signaling and metabolic networks in bacteria and eukaryotes
• Biophysical principles underlying cell fate decisions and tissue organization

His work integrates experimental biophysics, computational modeling, and systems biology approaches to address questions in evolution, development, and disease. Notable contributions include studies on chaperone function, organoid cell dynamics, and predictive models of evolutionary constraints.