9/17/10 – $12.7 million grant for study of childhood obesity treatment
Researchers led by Center on Longevity faculty affiliate Thomas Robinson MD, MPH have been awarded a National Institutes of Health grant to design a pediatric weight-control program. Combatting childhood obesity can help prevent problems later in life, such as diabetes and chronic disease. Collaborators include three other affiliates: Jay Bhattacharya MD, PhD, William Haskell PhD and Paul Wise MD, MPH.