A center focused on understanding eating behaviors and disorders.
Official title: Research Assessment Services Core
Funded at Sanford Research North · NIH-11058513 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special center to help researchers learn more about eating disorders and improve how they study them, making it easier for everyone involved to work together and share new ideas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sanford Research North NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fargo, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $593,299 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM134969-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058513 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals struggling with eating disorders or abnormal eating behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no history of eating disorders or related behavioral issues may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research establishes a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence at the Sanford Center for Bio-behavioral Research, aiming to advance the understanding of eating disorders and behaviors. It will provide researchers with access to innovative assessment methodologies and technical support, enhancing the quality of research in this field. The center will also offer training in these methodologies, fostering collaboration among project directors, students, and researchers from various disciplines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved assessment and treatment strategies for individuals with eating disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise in improving understanding and treatment of eating disorders, indicating that this approach could be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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Sanford Research North
Fargo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Engel, Scott G — Sanford Research North
- Study coordinator: Engel, Scott G
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.