معرفی
Dr. Vivian Jean Urbain Zufferey is a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on metabolic regulation, particularly gut hormone signaling (e.g., GLP-1 and PYY), energy homeostasis, and the physiological mechanisms governing eating behavior. She investigates neural circuits involved in appetite control and the interplay between immunity and metabolism. Her work bridges endocrinology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, with contributions to understanding the role of hormonal pathways in satiety, insulin responses, and cardiometabolic health. Key publications include studies on GLP-1's role in heart health, cephalic phase insulin response mechanisms, and the evolutionary basis of diet-induced thermogenesis. She collaborates on projects related to gut-brain axis communication and the long-term effects of prenatal infections on metabolic systems.
