Alex Reichenbach

Dr. Alex Reichenbach is a Research Fellow in the Department of Physiology at Monash University, specializing in neuroendocrinology and metabolic neuroscience. His work focuses on understanding how neural circuits, particularly AgRP neurons, integrate metabolic and stress signals to regulate energy balance, reward mechanisms, and behavioral responses. He leads multiple research projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), including investigations into hypothalamic circuits linking stress and metabolism.

Reichenbach’s research interests span metabolic sensing in AgRP neurons, ghrelin signaling pathways, and the role of neurocircuits in stress adaptation. He has contributed to advancements in neuroimaging tools (e.g., FiPhoPHA) and open-source devices for behavioral studies in rodents (FED3). Collaborations emphasize translational research, bridging basic neuroscience with implications for obesity, Parkinson’s dementia, and metabolic disorders.

His publications highlight discoveries in stress-sensitive neurocircuits, metabolic regulation of dopamine signaling, and the interplay between hunger and learning. Current projects (2024–2026) aim to identify hypothalamic circuits that integrate stress and metabolic cues, with potential clinical relevance for stress-related metabolic disorders.