MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
Grant: $107,920 - Department of Health and Human Services - Sep. 11, 2009
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Award Description: Enhance the scientific tempo of experiments proposed in K-08 by use of sophisticated state of the art technology including analysis of body composition using qMR and use of expression chip to analyze hundreds of coordinated changes in adipose tissue and muscle in response to central IGF-1. We want to emphasize that these changes are NOT new projects and are within the scope of the already funded K-08.
Project Description: Dr.Nemkal has begun work in the lab and been oriented to the project (09/15/2009-09/30/2009). In the upcoming period we plan to begin expression studies in the liver as proposed.
Jobs Summary: Senior Research Associate (Dr. Nemkal) - to perform expression studies, PCR, and assessment of energy metabolism and body composition. She will perform plasma analysis of FFA, Leptin, Insulin, and Adiponection by RIA and ELISA. (Total jobs reported: 1)
Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed
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