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Leonie van Steijn is an Assistant Professor in Theoretical Biology at Utrecht University. She specializes in the study of cell motility and the computational models that help in understanding how cells navigate complex environments. Her work addresses critical questions about how environmental factors influence cell movement and decision-making processes based on multiple cues. In addition to her research, she teaches in the Molecular Biophysical Life Sciences Bachelor program, focusing on dry lab and computational skills such as programming and statistical modeling. Van Steijn aims to equip her students with the necessary skills to explore the behavior of motile cells in various settings, including pillar mazes and other experimental designs.
Department of Psychology