Ameliorating the impact of an obesogenic maternal diet on the mental health of offspring [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Brief description Maternal obesity is linked to childhood obesity and adverse outcomes, including increased mental illness. The western diet induces marked changes in the composition of gut bacteria in animals and humans, and these changes affect the brain. Identifying the mechanisms by which maternal consumption of a western diet affects brain function and finding the key underlying processes, are essential steps to enable testing of novel interventions in humans.

Funding Amount $794,583.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant