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Gijs Wuite is a researcher leading the Physics Life Processes Group at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on the biophysical and biomechanical properties of DNA-protein interactions and viral capsids, where he employs advanced techniques like optical tweezers and atomic force microscopy in conjunction with single-molecule fluorescence methodologies. The goals of his work involve exploring increasingly complex protein assemblies and their emergent properties, bridging the fields of experimental systems biology and theoretical modeling. Wuite's contributions to the field are underscored by multiple accolades including the Amsterdam Impact Award, and he has been involved in several significant projects and publications, including funding grants and collaborations that enhance the understanding of DNA mechanics and extracellular vesicles in biological systems.
Department of Physics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
Oversees the Physics Department, guiding research and educational programs.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.