Understanding obesity and diabetes through mouse models
Yale Center for Metabolic Phenotyping in Live Models of Obesity and Diabetes
This study is all about helping scientists learn more about obesity and diabetes by looking closely at mice, which can help improve treatments for people with these conditions in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11016917 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing scientists with access to advanced metabolic phenotyping services to study mouse models of obesity and diabetes. By utilizing mouse genetics, the project aims to characterize metabolic changes associated with these conditions. The research involves collaboration among various cores that facilitate the screening, monitoring, and phenotyping of mice, ensuring a comprehensive approach to understanding complex metabolic diseases. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in treatments derived from this research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals affected by obesity or diabetes, as well as those interested in the genetic factors influencing these conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have obesity or diabetes, or those not interested in genetic research, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for obesity and diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar metabolic phenotyping approaches to understand obesity and diabetes.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shulman, Gerald I — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Shulman, Gerald I
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 below.