Joachim Weitzel

Joachim Weitzel leads the Reproductive Biochemistry Unit at the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), focusing on reproductive endocrinology and biochemistry in farm animals. He holds a habilitation in natural sciences and has extensive experience in reproductive biology across institutions like Charité Berlin and Hamburg’s University Medical Center.

His research emphasizes high-fertility mouse lines, exploring genetic, metabolic, and endocrine factors influencing reproductive success. Key projects include lipid metabolism’s role in ovarian function and the molecular mechanisms underlying superior fertility traits. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Rostock integrate teaching in agrarian and animal sciences.

Publications span topics like fatty acid profiles in super-fertile mice, bovine follicular biology, and metabolic effects of dietary supplements in livestock. His work bridges basic research with applied animal breeding, addressing polygenic traits and endocrine regulation in agricultural contexts.