Improving measurements of energy balance in nutritional sciences
Official title: DELTA Q Mass Spectrometer
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10853696 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to get a new machine that will help scientists measure certain substances in water more accurately, which is important for understanding how our bodies use energy and can help in the fight against obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $394,864 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036349-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10853696 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in obesity studies or those seeking to understand their energy metabolism more accurately.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in obesity research or do not have a need for precise energy balance measurements may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to acquire a Delta Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) to enhance the capabilities of the UW Isotope Ratio Laboratory. The new instrument will allow for precise measurements of stable isotopic ratios in samples, particularly focusing on studies involving doubly labeled water. This method is crucial for accurately assessing energy intake and expenditure, which is essential for understanding human energy balance and addressing obesity. By replacing outdated equipment, the lab will continue to provide reliable data that can inform nutritional science and obesity research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate assessments of energy balance, improving obesity management and nutritional interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar isotope ratio mass spectrometry techniques has shown success in accurately measuring energy balance, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ravelli, Michele N. — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Ravelli, Michele N.
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.