A system to monitor metabolism in animal models.
Metabolic Monitoring System for Animal Models & Imaging Facility.
This study is all about getting new tools to help scientists at West Virginia University better understand how mice and rats use energy and food, which will help them do more research on metabolism and improve treatments for people with related health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11102046 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the West Virginia University Animal Models & Imaging Facility by acquiring a Comprehensive Laboratory Animal Monitoring System (CLAMS). The system will allow for detailed measurement of metabolic parameters in individually housed mice and rats, including oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and food and liquid intake. By increasing the availability of this technology, researchers will be able to conduct more extensive metabolic studies, particularly for rat models, which are currently underserved. This will ultimately support a wider range of preclinical research projects aimed at understanding metabolism.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are researchers and scientists working with animal models in metabolic studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in animal research or do not have a direct interest in metabolic studies may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of metabolic processes in animal models, which may translate to better insights into human health.
How similar studies have performed: Other research utilizing similar metabolic monitoring systems has shown success in enhancing preclinical studies, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Where this research is happening
Morgantown, United States
- West Virginia University — Morgantown, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Karen H — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Martin, Karen H
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 below.