Central neural circuits subserving nutrient–activated thermogenesis - the basis of post prandial energy expenditure [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Brian Oldfield (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Andrew Allen

Brief description Studies of “energy burning” brown fat, including its importance in the determination of obesity in humans and the potential to increase its capacity by turning white fat into brown-like fat are currently foremost in obesity research. Here we study the detail of brain pathways that dictate brown fat activity after a meal resulting in the burning of ingested calories and reduction of body weight. The results will give us a better idea of how we can harness brown fat to combat obesity.

Funding Amount $766,207.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant