The gravitostat - a novel system regulating body fat homeostasis
Research group
Short description
This is a cross-disciplinary study between obesity research (JOJ) and bone research (Prof Claes Ohlsson). Epidemiologic studies demonstrate that subjects who spend much time sitting have increased risk of obesity.
Homeostatic mechanism for the regulation of body weight through increased mechanical loading of the lower limbs.
Photo: Erik Schéle
Group members
Professor John-Olov Jansson Principle Investigator
(with Professor Claes Ohlsson)
Daniel Hägg, Researcher
Jakob Bellman, Doctoral student
Per-Anders Jansson, Professor, Clinical collaborator