UT to receive $3.85 million for hypertension research

The University of Toledo Health Science Campus is slated to receive a $3.85 million grant to research hypertension.

The grant, from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, was announced Monday by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo). It will support research on the potential of conjugated bile acids as nutritionally re-programmable antihypertensive metabolites.

This research aims to address the critical issue of hypertension, a condition affecting millions of Americans. The project will be led by Dr. Bina Joe, who will explore innovative ways to manage and treat high blood pressure through dietary interventions targeting bile acid pathways.

“Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and hypertension is a significant contributor,” Ms. Kaptur said. “I am thrilled that this substantial award will enable Dr. Joe and her team to pursue cutting-edge research that has the potential to transform how we approach hypertension treatment.”

The initial award amount of $768,896 for the first year will support various research activities. The total requested funding of $3.85 million will span five years.