Award
NIH Reporter #5K23NS116225-05
Obesity as a Driver of Inflammation and Brain Volume Loss in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$187,423.00
Ceiling
$187,423.00
Awarded
November 15, 2024
Identifier
5K23NS116225-05
Research award to study how obesity influences inflammation and brain volume loss in children with multiple sclerosis, using MRI and biomarkers over a two-year period.
Description
This project aims to study the relationship between obesity, inflammation, and neurodegeneration in children with MS, using cross-sectional, multi-center cohort design, involving MRI and serological biomarkers. The award supports research activities from December 2024 to November 2026.