Dr. Rob Wust

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rob Wust holds a double-doctorate in muscle physiology and has made significant contributions to the understanding of skeletal muscle metabolism and mitochondrial function. His expertise encompasses various areas including exercise clinical immunology and muscle physiology. He has previously worked on mitochondrial respiration and cellular metabolic function while being involved in research projects at Amsterdam UMC and as an assistant professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He has actively led large studies on the effects of microgravity on muscle physiology and has received funding from various prestigious organizations such as ZonMW and the Dutch Heart Foundation. Additionally, his research interests include muscle atrophy due to inactivity, as well as the effects of exercise on patient populations, particularly those suffering from Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. He coordinates multiple courses and supervises student research projects, facilitating international internship opportunities for them.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Associate Professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences, focusing on muscle physiology and metabolic function.

Courses

Exercise Clinical Immunology Applied Exercise Physiology Hormones Homeostasis

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
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  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.