Welcome to the Marileen Dogterom group
The assembly, force generation and organization of cytoskeletal polymers lies at the basis of many essential cellular processes. The research objective of this group is to gain a quantitative understanding of the physics behind these cytoskeleton-based processes.
This is achieved through a combination of in vitro experiments in simplified physically and biochemically controlled microfabricated environments, theoretical modelling and, increasingly, experiments in living cells.
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City of Delft
The lab is located in the beautiful city of Delft. Delft is a historic city in the Netherlands, known for its picturesque canals, traditional blue-and-white Delftware pottery, and rich cultural heritage. Nestled between Rotterdam and The Hague, it combines a charming old town atmosphere with modern innovation and research. At the heart of this innovation is Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), one of Europe’s leading technical universities. Founded in 1842, TU Delft is renowned for its pioneering research and education in engineering, science, and design. The university attracts students and researchers from around the world, contributing to Delft’s vibrant international community and reputation as a hub for technological advancement and creative problem-solving.
Bionanoscience department
The Department of Bionanoscience at TU Delft, part of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, is located in the historic city of Delft and offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment at the interface of physics, biology, and nanotechnology.
The department’s mission is to achieve a fundamental understanding of biological processes, spanning from single molecules to the full complexity of living cells. Researchers combine experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to explore the molecular mechanisms that underlie cellular function, while also advancing bottom-up strategies to reconstitute cellular systems in vitro. This unique research environment fosters collaborations across diverse fields, including biomaterials and biomedicine, genome biophysics, synthetic cell biology, and novel imaging technologies.
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