Investigating bioactive food compounds to combat obesity and related health issues
Official title: Biomedical and Obesity Research Core
Funded at University of Nebraska Lincoln · NIH-11117019 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain foods can help prevent and treat obesity and related health issues, and it aims to find new ways for people to manage their weight through diet.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Lincoln NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $484,823 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM154608-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11117019 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals struggling with obesity or related health conditions who are interested in dietary interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by obesity or do not have related health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Biomedical and Obesity Research Core at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which studies how certain food compounds can help prevent and treat obesity and its related health conditions. The core provides advanced laboratory facilities and resources for conducting experiments, including access to specialized equipment and biostatistical support. Patients may benefit from findings that could lead to new dietary interventions for obesity management. The research aims to enhance understanding of how diet influences obesity and associated diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new dietary strategies that effectively prevent and treat obesity and its co-morbidities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using dietary compounds to address obesity, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hao, Jingjie — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Hao, Jingjie
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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.