Visualizing how sugar affects metabolism in 3D
Official title: Sugar Probed SRS Volumetric imaging of Metabolic Activities
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10932138 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding new ways to see how our bodies use different types of glucose in real-time, which could help us understand important processes related to metabolism and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $394,094 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM149976-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932138 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with metabolic disorders or conditions that affect glucose metabolism.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have metabolic disorders or related conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced imaging techniques to visualize metabolic activities in living organisms, particularly how different forms of glucose are utilized in biological processes. By using a specialized imaging platform, the study aims to capture the dynamics of metabolism in real-time, allowing researchers to see how glucose contributes to the synthesis of essential biomolecules. The project will involve testing various glucose isotopes and enhancing imaging methods to achieve deeper tissue penetration and clearer images of metabolic processes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment of metabolic disorders by providing insights into how glucose metabolism functions in the body.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to study metabolism, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shi, Lingyan — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Shi, Lingyan
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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.