Investigating how a brain pathway affects eating behavior
Dissecting a novel prefrontal cortical pathway regulating feeding behavior
This study is looking at how certain brain connections affect our eating habits, especially for people dealing with conditions like obesity or anorexia, by observing how mice make food choices when their brain activity changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10667774 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the brain's role in regulating feeding behavior, particularly focusing on a specific pathway that connects neurons involved in satiety to areas of the brain that influence decision-making about food. By using advanced neuroscience techniques, the study aims to understand how these brain circuits contribute to eating disorders like obesity and anorexia. The research involves observing the behavior of mice to see how changes in brain activity affect their food-related decisions. This could lead to insights into how psychiatric conditions and medications impact eating behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals struggling with eating disorders, such as obesity or anorexia, particularly those affected by psychiatric conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have eating disorders or related psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments for eating disorders and better management of weight-related issues in patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the neurocircuitry of feeding behavior, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ross, Rachel a — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ross, Rachel a
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.