Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1029844]Researchers: Dr Andrew Carey (Principal investigator)
Brief description Obesity is a major health and financial threat to society in the near future, thus new anti-obesity therapies are essential. Activation of brown adipose tissue (BAT) can increase resting energy expenditure by 20%, and its recent conclusive identification in adults renewed interest in its potential as an anti-obesity target. We will determine whether BAT can be activated pharmacologically in humans, whether obesity reduces its activity and if long-term drug treatment can increase BAT function.
Funding Amount $AUD 323,301.31
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes New Investigator Grant
- nhmrc : 1029844
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1029844
