Unravelling the impact of an energy-rich environment on susceptibility and resistance to obesity [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Barbara Fam (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jeffrey Craig ,  A/Pr Sofianos Andrikopoulos ,  Prof Joseph Proietto

Brief description Obesity in Australia is at a crisis point. It is clear that energy-rich environments and an individual’s genes leads to excessive weight gain, but what we don’t understand is why some individuals are more prone to this than others. Comprehending this biological regulation is imperative if we are to develop more effective drug or dietary treatments to abate this disease. Thus it is the aim of this grant to dissect the biological/genetic/possible epigenetic perturbations leading to common obesity.

Funding Amount $AUD 796,754.64

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant