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Kristin Claflin receives NRSA award

Dr. Kristin Claflin, a postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Matt Potthoff's laboratory received an individual NIH Postdoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for her project entitled, “Identification of a Novel Neural Circuit Regulating Energy Expenditure and Glucose Homeostasis”.  The main objective of her project is to determine how the endocrine hormone FGF21 acts within the central nervous system to modulate energy expenditure and promote weight loss during obesity.  Dr. Claflin’s studies will utilize unique genetic models and advanced physiological techniques to delineate the neural circuitry activated by FGF21 to stimulate energy expenditure.  

Congratulations Kristin!

 

Date: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2018