Award
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 5I01BX004146-07
Impact of Obesity on Brain Immune Response and Cognition
Recipient
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Awarded
August 07, 2026
Identifier
5I01BX004146-07
The project studies how obesity affects brain immune response and cognition, particularly neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's disease, using mouse models and diet interventions to find therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases in Veterans.
Description
This project focuses on the impact of obesity on brain immune response and cognition, with a specific emphasis on neuroinflammation, microglia, and Alzheimer's disease. It involves research using transgenic mouse models and diet interventions to explore mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets related to neurodegenerative diseases in Veterans.