Dr. Gert Vriend

Professor

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Biography

Gert Vriend is a professor at Radboud University specializing in bioinformatics. His expertise includes the development and application of advanced computer programs for the management and analysis of biomolecular information. Over a short period, bioinformatics has grown to be an essential discipline for biologists, chemists, and doctors due to the vast quantities of interlinked data generated in these fields. Vriend developed the WHAT-IF program, a tool for analyzing protein structures, which is widely used in the bioinformatics community. He has built a strong research group in Nijmegen designated as the Centre for Molecular Biomolecular Informatics (CMBI) and has played a significant role in developing bioinformatics curricula. Vriend's CMBI is involved in national bioinformatics initiatives such as BioRange, a national research program, and BioTune, which focuses on bioinformatics education.

Research Interests

Courses

Individual Assignment Literature Thesis

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).