Adipose Distribution, Hepatic Lipid Partitioning and Pathogenesis of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1017886

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes has led to increase incidence of fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a form of liver damage that can result in cirrhosis and liver cancer. Currently, approximately 30% people store fat poorly, resulting in increased waist circumference and higher risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and NASH. Animal studies are now underway to determine the switch which turns “good fat” to “bad fat”, to identify ways of preventing diabetes, NASH and other adverse outcomes of obesity.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $133,601.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

adipose tissue | diabetes | fatty liver disease | insulin resistance | obesity

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