Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 5R01DK140367-03
The role of hepatic Endoplasmic Reticulum architecture in metabolic homeostasis and disease
Recipient
University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
Award Amount
$385,086.00
Ceiling
$385,086.00
Awarded
July 03, 2026
Identifier
5R01DK140367-03
The project investigates the relationship between hepatic endoplasmic reticulum structure and metabolic regulation, focusing on metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). It explores how ER architecture affects metabolic health and aims to identify novel treatment strategies by studying ER-mitochondria interactions and organelle function.
Description
This project aims to elucidate the role of ER architecture in metabolic regulation and fatty liver disease, with potential therapeutic implications.