Analyzing animal models to understand metabolic and cardiovascular health
Official title: Animal and Metabolic Phenotype Analytic Core
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-11103135 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at specially bred mice to better understand heart and metabolism health, which could help improve treatments for people with related health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Augusta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project start | June 5, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $308,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HL160557-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11103135 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals with metabolic or cardiovascular conditions who may be impacted by findings from animal model studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to metabolic or cardiovascular health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and analyzing animal models to study various aspects of metabolic and cardiovascular health. The team will generate mice with a consistent genetic background to ensure reliable results across different projects. They will conduct detailed phenotyping, which includes examining both macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, as well as assessing physiological functions related to cardiometabolism and vascular health. This work aims to provide valuable insights that could inform future treatments and interventions for related health conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar animal model approaches has shown promise in advancing our understanding of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
Where this research is happening
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Augusta University
Augusta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stepp, David W — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Stepp, David W
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.