Understanding how the brain regulates blood pressure and metabolism
Official title: BLRD Research Career Scientist Award Application
Funded at Iowa City VA Medical Center · NIH-11101265 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the brain helps control things like blood pressure and energy use in the body, especially for people dealing with obesity and high blood pressure, to find new ways to help treat these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa City VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX006040-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11101265 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from obesity or hypertension, particularly those within the VA population.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without issues related to obesity or hypertension may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain's role in controlling the autonomic nervous system, metabolism, and cardiovascular functions. The focus is on identifying the cellular and molecular processes that regulate blood pressure and energy balance, particularly in conditions like obesity and hypertension. By studying the neuronal circuits involved, the research aims to uncover how these systems become dysregulated in disease. The ultimate goal is to develop new treatments for obesity and related cardiovascular disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies for managing obesity and hypertension, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the brain's role in metabolic and cardiovascular regulation, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa City VA Medical Center
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rahmouni, Kamal — Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rahmouni, Kamal
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.