The Metabolic Research Core (MRC), established in 2007, is a part of the NIH Intramural Metabolic Clinical Research Unit (MCRU) and exists to develop and provide specialized facilities for comprehensive and collaborative research on factors associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.  The MRC conducts intramural research protocols, establishes productive scientific collaborations, provides expertise and support for the development of clinical protocols, and trains the next generation of metabolism and obesity researchers.  Specific Resources and Equipment include: calorimetry and bodpods.

James E.  Balow, M.D.
jimb@niddk.nih.gov
301.496.4181

Marc L. Reitman, M.D., Ph.D.
reitmanml@niddk.nih.gov
301.496.6442

http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/Research/
ClinicalResearch/MCRU/