Improving long-term weight loss by deactivating the famine reaction with molecular or lifestyle means [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Amanda Salis (Principal investigator)

Brief description Dr Amanda Sainsbury-Salis’ research will clarify which hormones and natural brain chemicals interact in the hypothalamus of the brain to control the famine reaction, the survival mechanism that slows your weight loss when you are on a diet. By knowing precisely which natural chemicals mediate the famine reaction and how they interact, it will be possible to weaken them by pharmaceutical and - or lifestyle means, thereby enabling more people to reap the benefits of being lean and healthy.

Funding Amount $AUD 420,872.14

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF