Targeting the sympathetic nervous system to reduce the burden of fatty liver disease [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Gavin Lambert (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Elisabeth Lambert ,  Prof John Dixon ,  Prof Stuart Roberts ,  Prof William Sievert

Brief description The metabolic syndrome is characterised by abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and an increased risk of diabetes development. It is clear from our own observations that the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is important in the generation of obesity-related illness and, through its stimulation of the liver, plays an important role in the development of obesity-related liver disease. We will target the SNS in order to reduce the burden of obesity-related liver disease.

Funding Amount $728,152.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant