The University of Miami has been awarded a $667,726 Project Grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847). The grant will fund a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of a culturally tailored, anti-inflammatory Hispanic diet on improving disease remission in Hispanic/Latino patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The study will also investigate the influence of the gut microbiome and polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism on diet-mediated inflammation. This research aims to develop evidence-based, personalized dietary treatments for ulcerative colitis that consider cultural food preferences to improve both disease outcomes and patient adherence. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
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