Award
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs 5I01BX004102-09
Oxytocin Signaling in the Control of Cardiometabolic Function in Diet-Induced Obesity
Recipient
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Awarded
December 01, 2025
Identifier
5I01BX004102-09
NIH grant awarded to VA Puget Sound Healthcare System for research on oxytocin's role in cardiometabolic function in diet-induced obesity, focusing on veterans' health.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focusing on oxytocin's role in obesity and cardiovascular health in Veterans. The project involves preclinical studies with rodents and potential translational research in humans. The award is managed by the VA and funded through NIH. The project aims to understand and develop therapies targeting oxytocin signaling to mitigate obesity-related cardiometabolic risks.