Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5R01AR080797-03
Muscle Mass: a Critical but Missing Component in Muscle Modeling and Simulation
Recipient
Harvard University
Award Amount
$331,578.00
Ceiling
$331,578.00
Awarded
September 11, 2025
Identifier
5R01AR080797-03
Research project funded by NIAMS to develop mass-sensitive muscle models for human simulations, quantifying effects of muscle size and inactive mass on contractile properties in animals and humans.
Description
This project aims to improve the physiological accuracy of muscle models used in simulations, which could enhance clinical assessments and interventions related to mobility and muscular health. It involves animal studies and computational modeling to incorporate muscle mass effects into human movement simulations.