Developing biomarkers to assess dietary intake
Metabolomics Core for the Dietary Biomarkers Development Center at Harvard University
This study is looking to find new ways to measure what you eat by identifying specific molecules from food in your body, which could help us understand how your diet affects your health better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898082 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating objective biomarkers that can accurately reflect dietary intake, enhancing current assessment methods. By utilizing advanced liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS) technologies, the project aims to identify food-derived molecules and their metabolites in the body. The Metabolomics Core at Harvard will conduct acute feeding studies and validate these biomarkers in larger human populations, leveraging expertise from the Broad Institute. This approach aims to improve our understanding of how diet impacts health through precise measurement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals interested in understanding the impact of their diet on health and those participating in dietary intervention studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not engaged in dietary changes or interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate dietary assessments, helping patients make informed dietary choices for better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using metabolomics for dietary assessment, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clish, Clary B — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Clish, Clary B
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.