Understanding how diabetes and obesity affect behavior and physiology in mice
Official title: Physiology and Behavior Core
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-11017062 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how diabetes and obesity affect mice to help us find new ways to treat these conditions in people.
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) | $172,068 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK135074-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017062 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with diabetes or obesity who are seeking new treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetes or obesity may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on using mouse models to explore the physiological and behavioral aspects of diabetes and obesity. By assessing various behavioral phenotypes and physiological markers in mice, the study aims to uncover insights that could lead to new treatments for metabolic conditions in humans. The research employs innovative in vivo tests and consultative services to analyze and interpret experimental results, ultimately advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms. The findings from this research could provide valuable translational markers for developing effective therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments for diabetes and obesity that improve patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using mouse models to study metabolic conditions, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Silverman, Jill Lynn — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Silverman, Jill Lynn
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.