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Anna Marie R. Schornack (she/her/hers)

Graduate Student
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TN, United States

Anna Marie R. Schornack is a PhD Candidate at Vanderbilt University in the Deparment of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, where her work centers around the role of glutamine metabolism in pancreatic alpha cell function. Her research focuses on understanding how glutaminase activity regulates alpha cell nutrient adaptation and hormone secretion, with broader implications for diabetes and metabolic disease. She began here research training in Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials at North Dakota State University where she received her bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 2021. From there, she transitioned to studying developmental biology at Mayo Clinic in the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. These interdisciplinary experiences shaped her interest in applying engineering and quantitative approaches to complex biological systems. Through her doctoral training, Anna has developed expertise in molecular and cellular biology, metabolic assays, imaging techniques, and endocrine physiology. She is passionate about translational science and driven by a desire to better understand the mechanisms underlying metabolic disease. In addition to her research, she values scientific communication, collaboration, and mentorship and is committed to contributing to innovative, team-based biomedical research.

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