Providing care and phenotyping services for mouse models of metabolic conditions
Official title: Animal Core
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-11017057 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using mice to learn more about conditions like obesity and diabetes, so researchers can find better treatments for people dealing with these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $172,069 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK135074-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017057 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are those involved in metabolic disease research or those who require animal models for their studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in research or those not studying metabolic conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the care and detailed analysis of mouse models to understand metabolic and behavioral conditions such as obesity and diabetes. The Animal Core will receive, house, and monitor the health of these mice while providing specialized services like surgical manipulation and molecular analysis. Investigators can utilize these services to gain insights into the physiological and behavioral traits of these models, which can help in the development of new treatments. The core aims to facilitate access to disease-relevant mouse models and enhance research capabilities for various studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for metabolic diseases in humans.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research approaches have shown success in enhancing the understanding of metabolic diseases through animal models.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grimsrud, Kristin Nicole — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Grimsrud, Kristin Nicole
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.