Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 1R01DK147947-01
Unraveling Neural Circuits for Body Weight Control with Molecular Connectomics
Recipient
University of Virginia
Award Amount
$717,030.00
Ceiling
$717,030.00
Awarded
May 01, 2026
Identifier
1R01DK147947-01
The project focuses on identifying and characterizing neural circuits controlling body weight, specifically the synaptic connections and molecular profiles of neurons involved in appetite and metabolism regulation, using advanced molecular connectomics techniques.
Description
This grant aims to uncover organizational principles of neural circuits involved in appetite and metabolism, potentially leading to novel treatments for obesity and metabolic disorders.