Hypothalamic regulation of appetite and energy homeostasis in Prader-Willi syndrome.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1039762

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disease affecting 1/~15 000 people. It causes insatiable appetite and often morbid obesity, as well as other developmental problems. It is thought that there is a defect in the way that the brain regulates eating behaviour in PWS, but the exact mechanism is still unknown. This study proposes to explore metabolic and genetic factors contributing to the appetite disorder in PWS. It will also explore new ways of treating excessive appetite.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $39,987.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Neurosciences not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

appetite regulation | endocrine disorder | genetic disorders | mouse models | obesity

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