Training future scientists in obesity and nutrition methods
Official title: Clinical Methods for Nutrition and Obesity Research Course
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-10771876 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new scientists learn the best ways to study obesity and nutrition, so they can become better equipped to fight the obesity epidemic through hands-on training and modern research techniques.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $107,987 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DK137743-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10771876 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are postdoctoral fellows and early career faculty interested in obesity and nutrition science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or clinical research training may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the training gap in obesity and nutrition science by hosting an annual course for postdoctoral fellows and early career faculty. The course will provide hands-on experience with clinical methods and data analysis related to obesity and nutrition research. Participants will learn about both established and innovative techniques in a state-of-the-art research environment. The program aims to enhance the skills of emerging scientists to better tackle the growing obesity epidemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of trained scientists who can develop more effective strategies to combat obesity and its related health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and addressing public health issues, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Redman, Leanne Maree — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Redman, Leanne Maree
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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.