Insulin resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the role of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/606553

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

11% of women have polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS), characterised by insulin resistance, irregular periods and infertility. These women are prone to obesity, diabetes and potentially, heart disease. Treatments include lifestyle modifications +-- medical therapy. Lifestyle is first line, yet the best diet-exercise prescription is unclear. This study will provide insights into the cause of PCOS, will inform on the role of exercise in therapy and may identify targets for future therapies.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2010

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $416,115.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Reproduction

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Arterial function | Cardiovascular disease prevention | Diabetes | Exercise training | Infertility | Insulin Resistance | Insulin resistance-signalling | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | Polycystic Ovary syndrome | Reproduction

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