# NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: Epidemiology and Mechanisms Linking Ectopic Fat with Inflammation and Atherosclerosis

**Lab Budget Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY |
| Location | CHICAGO, IL |
| Project | Epidemiology and Mechanisms Linking Ectopic Fat with Inflammation and Atherosclerosis |
| Project number | 1R01HL184083-01A1 |
| Mechanism | R01 |
| Institute | National Heart Lung and Blood Institute |
| Award | $2,139,171 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-28 |
| Project period | 2026-09-01 to 2031-05-31 |
| UEI | KG76WYENL5K1 |

## Why this score
- Award of $1M or more.
- Research or center grant: supplies, instruments and services budget.

Source: NIH RePORTER (newly awarded projects) (https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11455106). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:16:24.961Z.
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