A multi-ethnic cohort and intervention trial to identify early biomarkers for type 2 diabetes and customise individualized environments for disease prevention [ 2016 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David James (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Samantha Hocking ,  Prof Adrian Bauman ,  Prof Janette Brand-Miller ,  Prof Jean Yang

Brief description Diabetes is often called a lifestyle disease, however, large clinical studies have shown that diabetes cannot always be prevented through lifestyle modification. This collaborative study between Shanghai Institutes of Biological Science and Sydney University will identify biomarkers that predict the development of type 2 diabetes. Using this knowledge, the best interventions (including diet, exercise and medications) to improve an individual’s risk profile for type 2 diabetes will be identified.

Funding Amount $AUD 617,682.79

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes NHMRC-NSFC Joint Call for research on Type 2 Diabetes