Grants & Contracts
The HCRF provides a resource for resident and non-resident PI’s to conduct human clinical research at Texas A&M in College Station as well as for external sponsors to fund fee-for-service projects and/or grants and contracts. This has resulted in numerous collaborations across campus, proposal submissions, and funded grants and contracts. The following provides a list of federal, private and internally funded grants to support research conducted in the HCRF and/or in collaboration with PI’s across campus. This list is divided into federal, private, and internal grants awarded to PI’s from Aerospace Engineering, CTRAL, the ESNL, the HCRF, and HLKN.
Federal
Aerospace Engineering Grants
Predicting Acute and Ocular Changes Due to Changes in the Gravitational Vector and Effects of Countermeasures
PI: Diaz-Artiles (Aerospace Eng.)
Amount of funding: $150,000
Funding Source: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Federal)
Center/Lab: Diaz Lab with assistance from ESNL
Effects of Altered-Gravity on Perception and Bi-manual Coordination: Impacts on Functional Performance
PI’s: Prof. Ana Diaz Artiles, Dunbar (Aerospace Eng), Deanna Kennedy (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $430,000
Sponsor: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Federal)
Center/Lab: Diaz Lab and CTRAL
CTRAL Grants
Engineering Research Center for Precise Advanced Technologies and Health Systems for Underserved Populations (PATHS-UP)
Co-PI’s: Cote’ (Biom Eng), Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $618,000 of $12,268,000
Funding Source: National Science Foundation (Federal)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Nutrition and Exercise in Critical Illness (The NEXIS Trial): A Randomized Trail of Combined Cycle Ergometry and Amino Acids in the ICU
PI: Stapleton, Heyland, Murrray (University of Vermont), Duetz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $112,697 of $3,500,000
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Targeted Nutritional Approach to Improve Muscle Function and Physical Activity by Restoring Metabolic Deregulations During Recovery from Sepsis
PI’s: Deutz (HLKN), Engelen (HLNK), ten Have (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $1,770,586
Funding Source: Department of Defense (Federal)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Nutritional Modulation to Minimize Resistance Exercise Induced Metabolic Deregulations and Improve Training Responsiveness in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PI: Engelen (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $756,559
Funding Source: NIH-National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Federal)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
A Longitudinal Investigation of the Cerebellum in Adulthood: Anatomical and Network Changes, Motor Function, and Cognition
PI: Bernard (Neurosci), CoI: Domier (NURS), Engelen (HLKN), Sang (STATS), Alexander (Psych)
Amount of Funding: $28,026 of $3,049,115 award
Funding Source: DHHS-PHS-NIH (Federal)
Center/Lab: Neuroscience Institute and CTRAL
Towards Understanding the Relationship Between Meals and Blood Biomarkers
PI: Fields (Psych & Brain Sciences); CoI: Engelen (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $40,000 from $40,000 total
Funding Source: National Science Foundation (Federal)
Center/Lab: Health Behavior Research Group and CTRAL
A Longitudinal Investigation of the Cerebellum in Adulthood: Anatomical and Network Changes, Motor Function, and Cognition
PI: Bernard (Psych & Brain Sci); CoPI’s: Dormier (NURS), Engelen (HLKN), Sang (STATS), Alexander (Psych & Brain Sci)
Amount of Funding: $81,200 of $595,977 award
Sponsor: Co-I. National Institutes of Health (DHHS/PHS/NIH) (Federal)
Center/Lab: Psychology Neuroscience Labs and CTRAL
Mechanisms of Motor Impairments with Obesity in Males and Females
PI: Mehta (Ind & Syst Eng); Co-I’s: Engelen (HLKN), Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $163,800
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (DHHS/PHS/NIH) (Federal)
Center/Lab: Mehta Lab and CTRAL
The Role of Adipose Tissue Estrogen Receptor Beta in Obesity-Induced Insulin Resistance
PI: Newell-Fugate (Vet Med & Biomed Sci); Co-I: Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $11,600 of $275,915 total award
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (DHHS/PHS/NIH) (Federal)
Center/Lab: Newell-Fugate lab and CTRAL
Persistent Readiness through Early Prediction (PREP)
Co-PI’s: Engelen (HLKN), Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $727,000
Sponsor: Department of Defense – Philips Research North America (Prime)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
East Carolina University – Compounding for Dr. Dohm
PI: ten Have (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $60,000 of $258,379 awarded
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health – East Carolina University (Dohm)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
ESNL Grants
Effects of Pork Protein Ingestion Prior to and Following Performing the Army Combat Fitness Test on Markers of Catabolism, Inflammation, and Recovery
PI: Kreider, CoI’s N. Barringer, C Rasmussen, R Sowinski, D Gonzalez
Amount of funding: $150,000
Sponsor: USDA – National Pork Board
Center/Lab: ESNL
Private
CTRAL Grants
Effects of Low Dose of Fish Oil (EPA+DHA) vs. Combined EPA+DHA and HMB Supplementation on Protein Metabolism, Muscle Mass and Functional Capacity in Moderate to Severe COPD
PI: Deutz (HLKN), CoPI’s: Engelen (HLKN) and Abbott
Amount of funding: $337,000
Funding Source: Abbott Laboratories (Private)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Nanoscale Deterministic Lateral Displacement Technology
PI: Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $30,400
Funding Source: International Business Machines (Private)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
HMB to Reduce Protein Breakdown in Sepsis
PI: Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $139,000
Funding Source: Abbott Laboratories (Private)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Role Of Metabolic Phenotyping, Changes In Gut Function And The Response To A Meal To Explain The Variability In Weight Loss Induced By Very Low Caloric Diet In (Morbidly) Obese Adults
PI: Simbo (CTRAL) with Engelen (HLKN – Mentor)
Amount of Funding: $20,000
Sponsor: European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Center/Lab: CTRAL
UC Davis – Compounding for Dr. Chondronikola
PI: ten Have (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $9,296
Sponsor: UC Davis (Private)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Targeted Nutritional Approach to Restore Metabolic Deregulations During Recovery from Sepsis as Assessed by Comprehensive Metabolic Phenotyping
PI: ten Have (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $49,998
Sponsor: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (Private)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
HMB to Reduce Protein Breakdown in Sepsis Additional Analysis
PIs: Deutz & ten Have (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $30,999
Sponsor: Abbott Laboratories (Private)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
The role of adipose tissue estrogen receptor beta in obesity-induced insulin resistance
Co-I: Deutz.
Sponsor: American Diabetes Association (Private)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
ESNL Grants
Effects of Chromium, Phyllanthus emblica and Shilajit Supplementation (Crominex®3+) and Phyllanthus emblica Fruit Extract (Capros™) on Markers of Cardiovascular Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss in Sedentary and Overweight Men and Women Initiating an Exercise Program
PI: Kreider (HLKN); CoI’s: Earnest (HLKN), Murano (NFS, AGLS)
Amount of funding: $285,404
Funding Source: Natreon (Private)
Center/Lab: ESNL
Effects of Terminalia bellerica (Ayuric®) Supplementation on Uric Acid Levels and Markers of Cardiometabolic Health in Individuals with Moderately Elevated but Non-Medically Treated Hyperuricemia
PI: Kreider (HLKN); CoI’s: Earnest (HLKN), Murano (NFS, AGLS)
Amount of funding: $117,832
Funding Source: Natreon (Private)
Center/Lab: ESNL
Efficacy of a Microalgae Extract PhaeoSOL on Optimizing the Benefits of Overweight and Moderately Obese Women Participating in an Exercise and Weight Management Program
PI: Kreider (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $201,606
Sponsor: MicroPhyt (Private)
Center/Lab: ESNL
Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Nutrient Absorption from a Novel Liposomal Multivitamin/Mineral Formulation
PI: Kreider (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $132,994
Sponsor: Nutraceutical (Private)
Center/Lab: ESNL
Impact of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Markers of Cardiometabolic Health and Tactical Performance Among Firefighters
PI: Kreider (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $34,213
Sponsor: AstaReal (Private)
Center/Lab: ESNL
Efficacy of a Microalgae Extract PhaeoSOL combined with Guarana on Cognitive Function and Gaming Performance of Video Gamers
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: MicroPhyt (Private)
Amount of funding: $154,068, 2021 – 2023.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Study of the Effect of BrainPhyt on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Individuals
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: MicroPhyt (Private)
Amount of funding: $185,907, 2021 – 2023.
Effects of ashwagandha supplementation on markers of cognitive function and mood
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: Increnovo/Specnova (Private)
Amount of funding: $128,218, 2021 – 2023
Effects of ginger supplementation on markers of inflammation, joint health, and functional capacity in individuals with mild to moderate joint pain
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: Increnovo/Specnova (Private)
Amount of funding: $132,110, 2023 – 2024
Effects of Human Milk Oligosaccharide Ingestion on Weight Loss and Markers of Health
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: Advanced Protein Technologies Corp. (Private, South Korea)
Amount of funding: $231,687, 2023 – 2024
Effects of Plant-Based Probiotic Supplementation on Weight Loss and Markers of Health
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: Increnovo/SlimBiotics (Private)
Amount of funding: $150,646, 2023 – 2024
Bioavailability of a Beaded Creatine Delivery System on Plasma Creatine Levels and Whole Body Creatine Retention
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: Increnovo (Private)
Amount of funding: $50,126, 2023 – 2024
Wood Nootropics, EXercise, and DieT Research Initiative on Cognition, Health and Aging
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: Wood Next Foundation (Private)
Amount of funding: $200,000 gift to TAM Foundation, 2024
Effects of Cysteine-Rich Whey Protein Supplementation on Glutathione Levels in Middle-Aged Men and Women
PI: Kreider (KNSM)
Sponsor: Immunotec (Private)
Amount of funding: $150,224, 2024 – 2025
Internal
Aerospace Engineering Grants
Ready to Spin-up! A Multidisciplinary Human-rated Short-Radius Centrifuge Facility
Co-PI’s/Co-I’s: Diaz Artiles (Aeorspace Engineering), Dunbar (Aerospace Engineering), Bloomfield (HLKN), Sheffield-Moore (HLKN), Kreider (HLKN), Zawieja (Medical Physiology), Bagher (Medical Physiology).
Amount of funding: $657,853.
Funding Source: TAMU Research Development Fund
Center/Lab: Diaz Aerospace Lab / Human Centrifuge Annex
Study Status: Planning Phase
CTRAL Grants
The Effects of Acute Resistance Exercise on Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PI: Engelen (HLKN)
Amount of funding: Internal funds
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Study Status: Completed.
Effects of Oral Nutritional Supplement and Acute Resistance Exercise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PI: Engelen (HLKN)
Amount of funding: Internal funds
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Study Status: Completed.
Subcutaneous Microdialysis in Humans
PI: Deutz (HLKN); CoI: Engelen (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $82,000
Funding Source: CTRAL Endowment/Residual Funds (Internal)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Fiber Metabolism in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PI: Engelen; CoI: Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $15,000
Funding Source: CTRAL Endowment/Residual Funds (Internal)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
A protocol for Diet Tracking via Food Photography and Continuous Glucose Monitors
PI: Gutierrez-Osuna (Comp Eng); CoI: Mortzavi (Comp Eng), Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $30,000
Funding Source: CTRAL Endowment/Residual Funds (Internal)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
Circuit-Exercise Training on Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
PI: Deutz (HLKN); CoI: Engelen (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $100,000
Funding Source: CTRAL Endowment/Residual Funds (Internal)
Center/Lab: CTRAL
ESNL Grants
Nanoemulsion-Mediated Deliver of Citrus Terpenoids for Neuroprotection: A Potential Bioactive
Co-PI’s: Kreider (HLKN), Patil (AGLS), Reddy (Medicine)
Amount of funding: $34,000.
Funding Source: TAMU T3
Center/Lab: College of Medicine and Vegetable and Fruit Innovation Center (NFS).
Study Status: Completed.
Comparison of Ingesting a Food Bar Containing Whey Protein and Isomalto-Oligosaccharides to Carbohydrate on Performance and Recovery PI’s: Kreider (HLKN); Grubic (HLKN Doctoral Student)
Amount of funding: $15,000
Funding Source: Kreider Professional Development & IDC Funds (Internal)
Center/Lab: ESNL
Interdisciplinary Advanced Robotics Facility
PI: Pagilla (Mech Eng); CoPI’s: Dimarco & Knap (Oceanography), Worthy (Geo Sci), Buchanan & Kreider (HLKN), A Thomasson (Ag Eng), Darrell, Hur (Eng Tech Ind Dist)
Amount of Funding: $985,000
Funding Source: TAMU Research Development Fund
Center/Lab: Mech Eng
HCRF Grants
Human Clinical Research Facility Core Facility Support
PI’s: Kreider & Deutz (HLKN)
Amount of Funding: $100,000 per year renewable up to 5-years ($400,000 to date)
Funding Source: TAMU Research Development Fund – Recurring Fund (Internal)
Center/Lab: ESNL
HLKN Faculty Grants
The Role of Augmented Feedback in the Control and Learning of Motor Tasks in Individuals with Developmental Coordination Disorder
PI: Kennedy (HLKN)
Amount of funding: $10,000
Funding Source: TAMU PESCA Grant Program
Center/Lab: Neuromuscular Control Lab
Integrated Feedback and Augmented Reality for Individuals with Motor Impairments
PI: Kennedy (HLKN); CoPI’s: Hur (Engineering), Wang (Engineering)
Amount of funding: $34,000
Funding Source: TAMU T3 Funding.
Center/Lab: Neuromuscular Control Lab