Understanding obesity and diabetes through mouse models
The National Center for Metabolic Phenotyping of Mouse Models of Obesity and Diabetes (MPMOD) at UC Davis
This study is setting up a special center at UC Davis to help researchers learn more about obesity and diabetes by using mice, which could lead to better treatments for these conditions.
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 ID | NIH-11017053 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a specialized center at UC Davis to study obesity and diabetes using various mouse models. The center will provide advanced resources and expert consultation to researchers, allowing them to conduct complex tests and procedures on these models. By analyzing the metabolic, physiological, and behavioral aspects of these mice, the research aims to uncover the underlying causes and effects of obesity and diabetes. This work will help improve our understanding of these conditions and potentially lead to better treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by obesity or diabetes, as well as those at risk for these conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have obesity or diabetes, or those who are not at risk for these conditions, may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating obesity and diabetes in humans.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar approaches in using animal models to study metabolic disorders, indicating a strong potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lloyd, Kc Kent — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Lloyd, Kc Kent
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.