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This project investigates the role of the hypothalamus in obesity by studying how incretin-based therapies and oxytocin affect hypothalamic signaling and structure. It aims to enhance understanding of neurobiological mechanisms to develop effective obesity treatments.
Obesity prevalence is dramatically increasing worldwide.
The hypothalamus seem to be a pivotal brain structure in reversing obesity, as hypothalamic activation by incretin-based therapies (IBT) reduces body weight by 25%.
However, the detailed functioning of the human hypothalamus in obesity remains unknown.Therefore, my overarching objective is to characterize hypothalamic structure and function in obesity. I will collaborate with clinical obesity experts at the University of Copenhagen and a p…
KOBENHAVNS UNIVERSITET
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United States, Boston
Type: Research institute
Activity type: Research Organisations
SME: No
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