Julia Brenmoehl

Dr. Julia Brenmoehl is a researcher at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), leading the working group on Endocrinology of Farm Animals. Her work focuses on energy metabolism control and cell signaling in farm animals. She has been affiliated with FBN since 2009, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on metabolic adaptations, hormonal regulation, and molecular mechanisms in animal physiology.

Education: Brenmoehl earned her PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in 2007 from the University of Jena. Her postgraduate studies included research at the Universities of Regensburg and Rostock, with prior biotechnology training at the University of Applied Sciences Jena. Her career spans clinical and academic roles, including positions at University Hospitals Jena and Regensburg, focusing on gastroenterology and endocrinology.

Research Interests: Brenmoehl’s studies emphasize metabolic flexibility, lipid-glucose crosstalk, and hormonal effects on energy pathways. Her work integrates animal models (e.g., marathon mice) to investigate how genetic selection and environmental factors influence metabolic traits. Key themes include lactate metabolism, insulin-like growth factor systems, and the role of dietary interventions in obesity management.

Publications: Her articles (15+ in 2021–2025) explore topics like dexamethasone’s impact on porcine leukocytes, PI3K-AKT signaling in granulosa cells, and temperature effects on sturgeon larvae metabolism. Themes include metabolic pathway modeling, dietary isoflavone effects, and exercise-induced physiological adaptations.

Funding & Collaborations: Collaborations with institutions like Leibniz Institute and international teams reflect her interdisciplinary approach. She contributes to projects on animal health, genetic diversity of livestock, and biomarker development for metabolic disorders.

Labs/Teams: Active in FBN’s Endocrinology group, she leverages state-of-the-art facilities for molecular biology, animal physiology, and bioinformatics analyses.