Peter J. Vollbrecht

Peter J. Vollbrecht serves as an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, focusing on teaching Neuroscience courses and conducting research on the effects of overweight and obesity on cognitive function and anxiety, particularly concerning the prefrontal cortex and glial cell functions. Prior experience includes roles as a General Council Member and Conference Planning Committee Chair for the Association of STEMM Pathway and Bridge Programs, and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Hope College, where research explored the impact of junk-food diets on prefrontal cortex function. Peter's academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan studying neurobiological aspects of obesity and a PhD in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. Prior positions also feature work as a lab technician and intern scientist, contributing to research in various biomedical fields.