Project Details
Description
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Overeating is a significant cause of obesity, but it is unclear what drives the behavior. Human imaging studies
investigating obesity indicate a role for the prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain involved in executive
functions, like decision making and learning associations. In this study, I will probe subpopulations of cells and
neural circuits in the medial prefrontal cortex using novel mouse models and cutting-edge neuroscience
techniques to directly study decision making related to food which will provide novel cell-type and specific
circuit-based targets to lay the groundwork for pharmacologic and non-invasive interventions to treat obesity
and its associated conditions.
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 2/28/19 → 12/31/22 |
Funding
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: $170,820.00
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: $151,483.00
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: $65,804.00
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: $152,621.00
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