Investigating how obesity and diet affect disease risk
Core B - Analytical Core
This study is looking at how being overweight affects fat processing in the body and the chances of getting certain diseases, and it's designed for anyone interested in how diet impacts health, especially those dealing with obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10458564 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the connections between obesity, lipid metabolism, and the risk of developing diseases. It utilizes advanced analytical techniques to study how diet influences these factors through both animal models and clinical approaches. The project aims to enhance services in lipidomics and stable isotope tracer studies, which will help in analyzing small molecules and biomarkers related to obesity and disease. By providing tailored analytical services, the research supports a wide range of studies aimed at improving health outcomes related to obesity and nutrition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are affected by obesity or related metabolic disorders and are interested in how diet impacts their health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by obesity or metabolic disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of obesity-related diseases, potentially improving patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using similar analytical approaches to understand the relationship between diet, obesity, and disease mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morris, Andrew J — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Morris, Andrew J
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.