Genetics and Genomics of Nutrition : NIDDK

Genetics and Genomics of Nutrition

The Program on Genetics and Genomics of the gastrointestinal tract, liver/pancreas, nutrition and obesity supports research directed at identification of genes influencing disease and related anatomical, physiological, and behavioral traits such as body fat composition and distribution, metabolic rate, energy balance, food consumption and preference, and physical activity levels, as well as research on patterns of gene expression associated with these traits, and mechanisms of regulation of these patterns. The Program supports research on humans as well as model organisms, encouraging both genome-wide and candidate-gene-based approaches exploiting naturally occurring genetic variation as well as artificially induced mutations. Typical approaches include genetic linkage, association, and linkage-disequilibrium studies, QTL mapping, phenotype- and gene-driven mutagenesis screens, and macro- and microarray-based surveys of gene expression.

For more information, contact Dr. Robert W. Karp, Director of the Genetics and Genomics Programs.

NIH Divison of Nutrition Research Coordination (DNRC)

DNRC coordinates nutrition research and research training across The NIH and the Federal Government, and maintains the Human Nutrition Research Information Management database, the Nutrition Calendar and education materials.

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NIDDK Staff

  • Dr. Mary Evans,
    Director, Special Projects in Nutrition, Obesity, and Digestive Diseases
  • Dr. Jay Everhart, Director of the Epidemiology and Data Systems Branch
  • Dr. Frank Hamilton, Gastrointestinal Mucosa and Immunology Program Director.
  • Dr. Stephen James, Director, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
  • Dr. Robert Karp, Director of the Genetics and Genomics Programs in Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
  • Dr. Michael May, Director, Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrinology Program
  • Dr. Carolyn Miles, Director; Clinical Obesity and Nutrition Program
  • Dr. Judith Podskalny, Director, Research Fellowship & Career Development Program and Digestive Disease Centers Program
  • Dr. Patricia Robuck, Program Director for Clinical Trials in Digestive Diseases and Nutrition

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