A center focused on understanding eating behaviors and disorders.
Official title: Biomedical Statistics Core
Funded at Sanford Research North · NIH-11058516 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a special team in Fargo to help understand eating disorders better, so that patients can get more effective treatments and support, while also offering learning opportunities for those interested in research.
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) | $363,776 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM134969-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058516 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals experiencing eating disorders or those interested in the psychological and behavioral aspects of eating.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have eating disorders or related behavioral issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research establishes a Biomedical Statistics Core at the Sanford Center for Bio-behavioral Research in Fargo, ND, aimed at investigating the mechanisms behind eating disorders and eating behaviors. The core will provide essential statistical and methodological support for clinical and translational research, facilitating better understanding and treatment of these conditions. Patients may benefit from improved research methodologies that lead to more effective interventions for eating disorders. The center will also offer educational opportunities and mentoring in biostatistics and research methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and interventions for individuals with eating disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focusing on biostatistics and behavioral mechanisms have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes for eating disorders.
Where this research is happening
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Sanford Research North
Fargo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crosby, Ross D — Sanford Research North
- Study coordinator: Crosby, Ross D
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.