PhD Training Programme for Clinicians at the University of Cambridge: 'Neural and molecular mechanisms involved in human obesity'. (360G-Wellcome-087008_Z_08_Z)
Body mass is highly heritable and a number of genes have been identified, in which mutations lead to severe early onset obesity. The aim of my research is to investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in mediating the effects of the adipocyte derived hormone leptin on fertility through the study of naturally occurring mutations in the leptin receptor. I will also investigate the functional effects of a new obesity candidate gene, neuronal growth regular 1. These studies will provide a sound training in biochemistry and molecular biology and provide the basis for exploring the biology of novel candidates emerging from hypothesis-free approaches.
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Grant Details
| Amount Awarded | 197154 |
| Applicant Surname | Ramachandrappa |
| Approval Committee | Neurosciences And Mental Health |
| Award Date | 2008-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Financial Year | 2007/08 |
| Grant Programme: Title | PhD Training Fellowship for Clinicians |
| Internal ID | 087008/Z/08/Z |
| Lead Applicant | Dr Shwetha Ramachandrappa |
| Partnership Value | 197154 |
| Planned Dates: End Date | 2011-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Start Date | 2008-08-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Recipient Org: Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | East of England |
| Sponsor(s) | Prof David Lomas |