In a recent study, Caroline Geisler and team explored whether a signaling system in the brain could be targeted to achieve weight loss and blood sugar control without triggering unpleasant symptoms.
The NIDDK award will provide crucial support for a multi-institutional research team to take a new approach to the study of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.