Dr. V Pszczolkowski is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Minnesota Obesity Prevention Training Program. They received their PhD in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (’23), where they studied energy and amino acid metabolism in lactation, with a focus on mTORC1, insulin, and serotonin signaling. Now as a postdoc in the Alejandro Lab, V will continue to study lactation in the context of metabolic disorders. They are expanding their work to include pancreatic physiology, with a project focused on autophagic regulation of β-cell function. Dr. Pszczolkowski is also interested in how sex and hormonal differences impact metabolism in these contexts, and is keen to explore this research area. Outside of the lab, V can be found mountain biking, reading science fantasy novels, and exploring Minnesota with their partner and dogs.
