Exploring how obesity affects diseases like cancer and diabetes
Pilot Projects Program
This study is looking into how being overweight might be connected to health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and it's for researchers who want to find new ways to understand and tackle these problems together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10458567 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to fund pilot projects that investigate the link between obesity and various human diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. It supports both new and established researchers in conducting innovative studies that could lead to a better understanding of how obesity contributes to these conditions. The research will involve collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality and impact of the findings. By focusing on obesity as a risk factor, the program seeks to uncover important insights that could inform future treatments and prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are affected by obesity and are at risk for conditions like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by obesity or do not have the related diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for diseases associated with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between obesity and various diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pearson, Kevin Joseph — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Pearson, Kevin Joseph
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.