Sanne Abeln

Prof. Sanne Abeln is a Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, specializing in AI Technology for Life within the Biology department. Her research focuses on developing AI-driven methods to analyze complex biological data, particularly in genomics, proteomics, and cancer biology. She leads the AI for the Life Sciences group, addressing challenges in interpreting life science data through explainable AI and multi-omics integration.

Her work spans protein aggregation mechanisms, cancer genomics, and biomarker discovery for neurodegenerative diseases. Key projects include quantifying structural variants in tumors and advancing fluid-based biomarkers using machine learning.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining computational methods with experimental data to solve biological problems. Collaborations involve clinical and experimental teams to translate findings into diagnostic tools and therapeutic insights.