Physical activity restores energy homeostasis in obesity through hypothalamic neurogenesis [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Matthew Watt (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Zane Andrews ,  Prof Brian Oldfield

Brief description The sensing of blood-borne signals by the brain is an important event in regulating appetite and energy expenditure. This sensing is blunted in obesity and contributes to over-eating. The aim of this research is to determine whether the sensing of these blood-borne signals can be restored in obesity by creating new cells in the key appetite controlling centres of the brain. The outcomes of this research will lead to a better understanding of how feeding behaviour can be modified to treat obesity.

Funding Amount $AUD 334,053.95

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant