Genetic And Early Life Predictors Of Ectopic Fat And Their Association With Cardiometabolic Health And Disease [ 2016 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Trevor Mori (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Leon Adams ,  E/Pr Lawrie Beilin ,  Prof Eric Moses ,  Prof Gerald Watts

Brief description Obesity in childhood predicts adult cardiovascular disease. Body mass index as a measure of obesity does not fully describe the biology of excess adiposity. However, differences in the distribution of body fat, particularly fat around organs, may explain some of the excess risk. We will examine effects of genetic, pregnancy and childhood factors on different body fats and cardiovascular risk in Raine Study participants at 26 years. These young adults have been studied from pregnancy to adulthood

Funding Amount $AUD 1,760,732.05

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant