Seminars of Interest

Dr. Gina Leinninger, Michigan State University "No Gain, No Pain? Central Neurotensin Modulation of Ingestive Behavior and Pain"

Event Type

Seminar/Symposium

Sponsor

MIP Seminar Committee

Location

Charles Miller Auditorium, B102, CLSL

Date

Nov 21, 2024   11:00 am  

Speaker

Gina Leinninger, Ph.D.

Contact

Julie Moore

E-Mail

jmoor@illinois.edu

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Originating Calendar

Molecular and Integrative Physiology (MIP) Department Seminar Series

"No Gain, No Pain? Central Neurotensin Modulation of Ingestive Behavior and Pain"

RESEARCH INTERESTS
The incidence of obesity-linked diabetes (type-2 diabetes) is increasing worldwide and has accordingly been termed “the diabesity epidemic.”  Despite the prevalence of overweight and obesity there are no truly effective pharmacological treatments or cures.  Additionally, homeostatic systems regulated by the brain oppose sustained weight loss.  Thus, understanding how the brain regulates energy balance and weight is crucial to developing better therapeutics for treatment and prevention of obesity and obesity-linked disease.

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