Physiology Core supports metabolic measurements for many projects
Official title: Physiology Core
Funded at Mainehealth · NIH-11399847 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A facility that helps researchers measure metabolism and body health in animals and cells, to advance multiple health-related projects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mainehealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2017 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $266,653 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121301-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399847 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; this is a core facility used by researchers studying metabolism and related biology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not directly enrolled in this core; benefits come from accelerated research outcomes.
What this research studies
The Physiology Core provides high-quality metabolic phenotyping services for COBRE projects, MaineHealth researchers, and outside investigators. It has expanded its capabilities with new equipment for measuring energy use, cell imaging, body composition, and metabolic testing. The core supports in vivo and in vitro studies, including cellular bioenergetics, body composition, and behavioral experiments, to help move promising ideas toward funding and publication. Researchers have used these services to obtain R01 funding and collaborate with other institutions, sustaining the core’s operations. This opportunity helps patients indirectly by accelerating research into metabolic health and related conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the core could speed up discoveries in metabolism and related diseases, potentially leading to new treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous users of the core have achieved independent funding and publications, indicating a productive model for accelerating research.
Where this research is happening
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Mainehealth
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosen, Clifford James — Mainehealth
- Study coordinator: Rosen, Clifford James
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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.