Award
National Institute on Aging 11170384
Using the gut microbiome to treat disuse atrophy in aging.
Recipient
University of Kentucky
Award Amount
$45,071.00
Ceiling
$45,071.00
Awarded
January 14, 2026
Identifier
11170384
Research project funded by the National Institute on Aging to study the gut microbiome's role in preventing muscle atrophy in aging, with a focus on limb immobilization and skeletal muscle regulation.
Description
This project involves research on the gut microbiome's role in preventing muscle atrophy during limb immobilization in aging populations. The project includes training in various laboratory techniques and aims to explore mechanisms of microbiome regulation of skeletal muscle in older adults.