Arkadiusz Pierzchalski

Dr. Arkadiusz Pierzchalski is a Scientist and Platform Coordinator of Flow Cytometry at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany, within the Department of Environmental Immunology. He has been with UFZ since 2015, contributing to the Chemicals in the Environment research unit. His work focuses on the intersection of environmental exposures and immune function, with particular expertise in flow cytometry techniques.

Dr. Pierzchalski's research interests center on cytometry technology development, the influence of environmental factors on regulatory T cells and mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells function, and in-depth immune cell characterization with flow cytometry. His work examines how environmental chemicals including PFAS, bisphenols, and pesticides affect immune cell function, particularly in relation to reproductive health and viral responses. He has developed advanced flow cytometry panels for deep immunophenotyping of human immune cells.

Analysis of his recent publication record (2019-2025) reveals a consistent focus on immunotoxicology, particularly examining how environmental chemicals impact T cell function, with special attention to MAIT cells. His research employs sophisticated flow cytometry approaches to characterize immune cell responses to chemical exposures, often investigating mixtures rather than single compounds. A significant portion of his recent work connects environmental exposures to reproductive immunology and viral responses, including SARS-CoV-2 immunity.

As Platform Coordinator of Flow Cytometry, Dr. Pierzchalski leads the development and application of advanced cytometric techniques for immunotoxicological research. His work contributes significantly to the ENDOMIX project, which investigates how endocrine-disrupting chemicals target the immune system to trigger or perpetuate disease. He collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions on projects examining the health impacts of environmental chemical exposures.