Improving the health and welfare of mice used in metabolic research
Animal Health and Welfare
This study is all about making sure that mice used to learn more about obesity and diabetes are healthy and well taken care of, so researchers can get the best information to help improve treatments for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11017603 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the care and management of mice used for studying obesity and diabetes at Vanderbilt University. The Animal Health and Welfare Core ensures that these mice are healthy and well-cared for, which is essential for conducting accurate metabolic phenotyping. The core handles everything from the receipt and quarantine of new mice to their daily care and veterinary support, ensuring that they are in optimal condition for research. By maintaining high standards of animal welfare, the research aims to produce reliable data that can lead to better understanding and treatment of metabolic diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals affected by obesity or diabetes, as the findings may lead to new therapeutic strategies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have obesity or diabetes may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate findings in obesity and diabetes studies, ultimately improving treatment options for these conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that maintaining high standards of animal welfare can significantly enhance the quality of experimental outcomes in metabolic studies.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yu, Erin — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Yu, Erin
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.