Identifying dietary biomarkers to improve nutrition assessment
Biomarkers of Dietary Intake and Exposure Data Coordinating Center
This study is working on finding new ways to measure what you eat by looking at how your body and gut bacteria process food, which could help you get better advice on your diet for improved health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884409 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing biomarkers that can accurately reflect dietary intake, enhancing current methods of dietary assessment. By analyzing how dietary components are metabolized by the body and gut microbiota, the project aims to create reliable indicators of nutrition. The Data Coordinating Center will manage data collection, integration, and analysis, ensuring that findings are effectively communicated to stakeholders. Patients may benefit from improved dietary assessments that can lead to better health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals interested in understanding their dietary habits and how these affect their health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not focused on dietary intake or do not have conditions influenced by nutrition 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 nutritional choices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using biomarkers for dietary assessment, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chakraborty, Hrishikesh — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Chakraborty, Hrishikesh
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.