Dr. Nynke Dekker

Professor

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Biography

Nynke Dekker is a leading researcher at Oxford University focusing on single-molecule biophysics, particularly in understanding the real-time functions of DNA and RNA associated molecular motors. Her lab employs high-precision techniques including single-molecule fluorescence and magnetic optical tweezers, along with integrated force-fluorescence spectroscopy, to visualize the dynamics of replisome assembly, replication fork progression, and chromatin interactions. Dekker explores various aspects of replication across eukaryotes, bacteria, and viruses, investigating the role of accessory proteins and nucleosomes, as well as potential obstacles that impact replication fidelity. Her work bridges the fields of physics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, providing mechanistic insights into replication dysregulation and its connection to disease.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.