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Thomas Bentin is a Visiting Researcher at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in chromosome biology. His recent work focuses on developing innovative chromosome locus-specific live-cell imaging technology using Cas9 derivatives to analyze conditions affecting specific human chromosomal loci. This research aims to generate a deeper understanding of chromosome dynamics, particularly in relation to cancer-associated loci. Bentin collaborates extensively with the Ian D. Hickson Center for Chromosome Stability. His previous contributions include discovering the impact of chaperonins on bacterial resistance to antibiotics and engineering mRNAs for predictable translation outputs. Additionally, he has utilized synthetic photo-reactive amino acids in the genetic code of E. coli to explore translational fidelity. In the educational realm, he teaches cell biology and molecular biology to medical students and mentors undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. students in their research projects. Bentin’s research interests also cover quality control in gene expression, protein misfolding, and synthetic antibiotics.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducts research and teaches in the field of chromosome biology.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Engaged in research and teaching activities in molecular and cell biology.
MRC Centre for Protein Engineering • Cambridge, UK
Worked on protein engineering projects.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.