A novel approach for the treatment of obesity: examining the potential of addiction therapeutics [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Robyn Brown (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Andrew Lawrence ,  Prof Peter Kalivas

Brief description Difficulty in managing food intake, especially highly palatable food, can result in obesity and the health liabilities associated with being overweight. In its extreme, the difficulty reducing food intake resembles an addictive disorder. We have compelling preliminary data which show deficits in the brain associated with addiction are also found in diet-induced obesity. Therefore strategies used to treat addiction can potentially be used to treat obesity.

Funding Amount $765,935.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant