Dr. Marvin Tanenbaum

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Biography

Marvin Tanenbaum is the senior group leader at the Hubrecht Institute and an investigator at Oncode Institute. He is a professor in the Department of Bionanoscience at TU Delft. His research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of gene expression control at the single-molecule level, particularly in the context of human genes and RNA viruses. Tanenbaum developed the SunTag fluorescence imaging system, which allows for the visualization and quantification of regulation at the single mRNA molecule level in living cells. His work aims to uncover the dynamics of gene expression that affect important cellular decisions. The group has also been involved in developing new methods for studying viral infections in real time, contributing significantly to understanding the host response and mechanisms of gene regulation in the context of viral replication. Marvin has co-developed a major diagnostics platform widely used during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and leads the Hubrecht Talent Program, which supports minority students in science. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Ammodo Science Award and the NWO VICI grant.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Group Leader

2022-01-01 — Present

Hubrecht Institute • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leads research on gene expression control at the single-molecule level.

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Department of Bionanoscience, TU Delft • Delft, Netherlands

Teaches and conducts research in biophysics and gene expression.

Oncode Investigator

2019-01-01 — Present

Oncode Institute • Utrecht, Netherlands

Focuses on molecular mechanisms in cancer research.

Group Leader

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Hubrecht Institute • Utrecht, Netherlands

Managed a research group focusing on gene regulation.

Postdoc

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, USA

Conducted advanced research in gene expression.

Awards

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Ammodo Science Award

2025-01-01
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NWO VICI Grant

2022-01-01
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Elected EMBO Member

2022-01-01
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Prix Galien Excellence COVID-19 Award

2021-01-01
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EMBO Young Investigator

2019-01-01