Group Albrecht

Research Focus:

Gaining deeper insight into the mechanisms and regulation of nutrient and xenobiotic transport across the placenta is of fundamental importance for providing healthy and optimal nutrition to the fetus. In this context, our research team aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of iron, amino acid and cholesterol transport across the placenta and to study the involvement of placental membrane transporters in the physiology and pathophysiology of the human placenta.

placental membrane transporters

Recent Publications

Award Winner Timothée Furrer

We are very pleased to announce that Tim, PhD student in our group, received the ELSEVIER TROPHOBLAST RESEARCH NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD for his poster presentation at the IFPA (International Federation of Placenta Associations) meeting 2025 in Erfurt. It is a very prestigious and competitive award which includes an invitation for Tim to present his scientific progress in the next annual IFPA meeting (2026) in Japan.
Congratulations Tim!