Transgenerational effects of male obesity - mechanisms and interventions [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Margaret Morris (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Christopher Maloney ,  Prof Michael Fenech

Brief description Childhood obesity is associated with obesity in either parent, and obese children tend to become obese adults, forming an intergenerational cycle that promotes obesity. We have identified paternal obesity as an important novel target for intervention to stop the progression of the obesity epidemic. This project investigates supplementation of obese fathers with folate to prevent the adverse impact of paternal obesity on subsequent generations.

Funding Amount $798,342.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant