Award
National Cancer Institute 5R01CA258436-05
Role of FSH in postmenopausal obesity and breast cancer
Recipient
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Award Amount
$736,626.00
Ceiling
$736,626.00
Awarded
May 11, 2026
Identifier
5R01CA258436-05
Research project funded by the National Cancer Institute to study the impact of FSH on obesity and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women, with the goal of informing prevention strategies.
Description
This study investigates the role of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in postmenopausal obesity and breast cancer risk. Using data from the Women's Health Initiative, it aims to understand how FSH influences adiposity and breast cancer development, potentially guiding targeted preventive therapies.