Albrecht laboratory

Our research team studies the molecular mechanisms underlying placental nutrient transport by membrane proteins and fetal programming of health and disease.

[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

We developed an in vitro model that mimics the human placental barrier using co-cultures of primary trophoblasts and HUVECs.
👉 This is a powerful tool to develop safer therapies during pregnancy.
📄 Fuenzalida B et al., J Cell Mol Med (2024)
💡 Funded by 3RCC

[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

New research highlight 🔬
We present a flow-driven in vitro model of the human placental barrier.
👉 A safe, reproducible, and predictive platform to assess transplacental transport, fetal exposure, and drug safety during pregnancy.
📄 Fuenzalida B et al., J Physiol (2026)

[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

New publication alert🔬
In our latest study, we explore placental iron transport as a potential missing link in fetal programming of health and disease.
💡 Advancing our understanding of early-life determinants of mental health.
📄 Schroeder M et al., EBioMedicine (2026)

[Latin American DOHaD Regional Society @LA_DOHaD]

Dear members and followers, do not miss this outstanding opportunity to learn from Dr. @GiseAbru and her recent findings on the reproductive outcomes of prenatal androgen exposure. The DOHaD Youth has much to teach us. Join us!!!

[DOHaD World Congress 2022 @DOHaD2022]

With almost 800 abstracts received and over 850 delegates registered from 50+ countries, #DOHaD2022 promises to be the key event for networking, collaboration, and exchange amongst the brightest minds in DOHaD.

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[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

Save the date! Check out the upcoming symposium on maternal-fetal communication with outstanding international speakers 👇👇👇👇

[LS2 section "Ion Channels & Membrane Transporters" @LS2_ICMT]

Dr. Mariana Schröder from @IBMM_UniBern @uniofbern presents the "Developmental origin of health and disease" and role of the #placenta #LAT1 #membrantransporters in stressed pregnancies. #TransCure2022

[Ion Man @_IonMan]

Great conference. Congratulations to @SwissIonChannel & @uniofbern

Looking to next gen of @NCCR_TransCure, when it rises majestically phoenix-like from ashes...

As #LLCoolJ might declare - don't call it a come back

#ionchannels #membranetransporters #ephys #electrophysiology

[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

Check our latest publication about Preeclampsia:
@IBMM_UniBern @unibern #Placenta

[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

Our review about the consequences of Assisted reproductive technologies is out! @IBMM_UniBern @unibern #Placenta @NCCR_TransCure https://t.co/QuWcVnOUQj

[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

Check out the latest publication from our lab! ( https://t.co/vQWxDFiHYI
@IBMM_UniBern @unibern #Placenta #membranetransporters

[Albrecht laboratory @CAlbrechtlab]

We are hiring!!! Join our group for an exiting PhD project in fetal and placental programming of health and disease – check it out : https://t.co/MVjRTymSpD @DOHaD_Society @IFPA_Official