Els Kuiper
About Els Kuiper
Els Kuiper is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, where she has worked since 2022 in the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. She holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Fine Art and Design in Education, a Bachelor in Life Science and Technology, and a Master's in Medical and Pharmaceutical Drug Innovation.
Work at Yale University
Els Kuiper serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, a role she has held since 2022. She is part of the Schlieker group within the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. Her work involves advanced research in molecular biophysics and biochemistry, contributing to the academic and scientific community at Yale.
Education and Expertise
Els Kuiper has a diverse educational background. She obtained a Bachelor Fine Art and Design in Education (MEd) from Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen / Academie Minerva, where she studied Teacher Training and Photography from 2002 to 2006. She further pursued her studies at the University of Groningen, earning a Bachelor in Life Science and Technology (BSc) from 2008 to 2011, followed by a Topmaster in Medical and Pharmaceutical Drug Innovation (MSc) from 2011 to 2013.
Background
Els Kuiper has a multidisciplinary background that combines education in the arts and sciences. Her initial training in fine arts and education provided her with a unique perspective, which she later complemented with rigorous scientific studies in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. This blend of expertise supports her current research endeavors.
Research Focus
In her role at Yale University, Els Kuiper focuses on molecular biophysics and biochemistry. Her involvement in the Schlieker group allows her to engage in research that explores complex biochemical processes, contributing to advancements in the understanding of drug innovation and molecular interactions.