Andreas Jenny

Andreas Jenny is a Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Developmental & Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Medicine. His research focuses on autophagy pathways, lysosomal function, and developmental processes in Drosophila. Key areas include endosomal microautophagy (eMI), lysosomal acidification mechanisms, and Rho Kinase's role in spermatogenesis. He pioneered a Drosophila genetic model for studying eMI and discovered Lamp1's role in lipid transport and lysosomal pH regulation. His work links basic science to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and male infertility.

Education details are not explicitly stated in the text, but his academic contributions span over two decades. Research highlights include collaborations with the Cuervo lab and development of imaging tools like the SParQ plugin for vesicle quantification. He has published extensively in Autophagy, Development, and PNAS, with over 30 primary articles and reviews since 2014. His lab investigates the intersection of metabolism, organelle dynamics, and genetic signaling in health and disease.

• Key Projects:
  • Genetic screens for eMI regulators
  • Lamp1's role in sterol/diacylglycerol metabolism
  • Rho Kinase/Combover in sperm individualization
• Awards: None explicitly listed in text

Grant and advisory activities are not detailed here, but his work has been supported by collaborations with institutions like the Undiagnosed Diseases Network and NIH-funded projects. He leads a multidisciplinary team integrating genetics, cell biology, and computational tools to address fundamental biological questions with clinical relevance.