Investigating food compounds that help prevent and treat obesity
Official title: Biomedical and Obesity Research Core
Funded at University of Nebraska Lincoln · NIH-10934439 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain healthy food compounds can help prevent and treat obesity, and it's designed to find new ways for people to manage their weight and improve their health.
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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $563,048 |
| NIH project number | 1P30GM154608-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934439 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals struggling with obesity or related metabolic disorders who are interested in dietary interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by obesity or do not have related health conditions may not benefit 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 bioactive food compounds that may prevent, treat, and cure obesity and related health issues. The core provides essential resources, including specialized laboratories and equipment, to support innovative research in obesity prevention. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research, which aims to identify effective dietary interventions for obesity management. The approach includes experimental designs, data analysis, and collaboration with biostatisticians to ensure robust findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new dietary strategies that effectively prevent and treat obesity and its associated health conditions.
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.