Advancing discovery at the intersection of nutrition, obesity and human health
Houston Nutrition & Obesity Research Center works to improve the quality of and support research in obesity and nutritional sciences by providing shared access to specialized services, resources and expertise in Houston and the greater southwest region of the U.S.
By the Numbers
Investigators
92
Institutions
5
Research Base Funding
$31.1M
Our Research Cores
Basic Clinical and Translational Obesity Research Core
Expands translational research capabilities for obesity- and nutrition-related disease studies.
Cellular and Molecular Metabolism Core
Provides support for metabolic phenotyping and mechanistic studies.
Neuroendocrine Core
A specialized service that provides users with access to cutting-edge resources, facilities, and consultations.