The nutritional geometry of ageing in a rodent model [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Simpson (Principal investigator) ,  Prof David Le Couteur ,  Prof David Raubenheimer ,  Prof John William Ballard

Brief description A central belief in ageing research is that eating fewer calories prolongs life, and that the source of calories (carbohydrate, fat or protein) is irrelevant. However, a critical assessment indicates that this conclusion is premature. We will use recent techniques in nutrition to define for the first time in mammals the relationship between diet and ageing in a normal and a prematurely ageing strain of mice. The project will provide a novel nutritional approach for promoting healthy ageing.

Funding Amount $AUD 979,269.18

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant