Dissecting the host x diet x microbiota interactions supporting sustainable weight loss in obesity [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Paraic O Cuiv (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Trevor Lockett (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Anthony Bird ,  Dr Stuart Denman ,  Prof Mark Morrison

Brief description There is increasing evidence that the gut microbiome plays an important part in predisposing to obesity. This project seeks to identify whether such an obesogenic microbiota may also influence our ability to maintain weight loss after a period of caloric restriction. Further, we investigate whether dietary fibre can be used to reshape gut microbial population structure and function so as to support sustained weight loss on return to a normal dietary regimen using an obesogenic rat model.

Funding Amount $AUD 252,305.06

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes Aust/EU Collaborative Research Grant