The Obesity Research Core has the following objectives: 1) to support and expand collaborative research in obesity-environmental interactions utilizing state-of-the-art laboratory methods and rigorously designed human studies, 2) to bring together, on a regular basis, interdisciplinary researchers to brainstorm ideas related to obesity-environmental interactions, 3) to foster dialogue regarding policy implications of obesity and the environment, 4) to stimulate new collaborations through pilot studies, and 5) to sponsor visiting key scientists and opinion leaders in the area of obesity and the environment.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
2P30ES010126-05
Application #
6875460
Study Section
Environmental Health Sciences Review Committee (EHS)
Project Start
2005-04-01
Project End
2010-03-31
Budget Start
2005-04-01
Budget End
2006-03-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$20,548
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Type
DUNS #
608195277
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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