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R01, The impact of estrogen status on the biological function of brown adipose tissue in women measured using quantitative PET/CT
PI: Melanson, Edward
Melanson Lab
Professor
The focus of the lab is on studying energy metabolism and physical activity, particularly how these change in response to lifestyle interventions involving exercise, diet, weight loss, and sleep.
The provides resources for the assessment of energy expenditure under highly controlled conditions using whole room indirect calorimetry and free-living conditions using doubly labeled water, as well as physical activity using various activity monitors.
Research Topics
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R21, Rapid measurements of water isotopes in human breath and saliva for Doubly Labeled Water analysis
PI: Melanson, Edward
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K01, Linking temporal patterns of modifiable behaviors to weight loss outcomes
PI: Creasy, Seth
Lab Personnel
