Jan Hendrik Schmidt

Jan Hendrik Schmidt serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Neuropharm and Genetics research group. His work investigates molecular mechanisms of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in metabolic and neurological disorders.

His primary research interests include:

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Genetics of Metabolic Disorders
• Receptor Biology
• Cellular Neuroscience
• Obesity and Diabetes Pathophysiology

Dr. Schmidt's investigations focus on GPCR endocytosis mechanisms, dopamine neuron regulation of feeding behavior, and scaffolding protein functions in metabolic disease. His recent publications (2020-2025) reveal consistent exploration of membrane curvature effects on receptor trafficking, PICK1's role in insulin granule biogenesis, and identification of novel receptors controlling food intake through interdisciplinary approaches combining structural biology, genetics, and in vivo modeling.

As part of the Neuropharm and Genetics group, he contributes to research bridging neuropharmacology and genetic analysis to develop therapeutic strategies for metabolic disorders, utilizing advanced cellular and molecular techniques within the Department of Neuroscience at Blegdamsvej 3B, Copenhagen.