# WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY: Effect of obesity on Achilles tendon homeostasis and healing: Disentangling mechanical load and metabolic syndrome

**Lab Budget Score:** 25/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY |
| Location | SAINT LOUIS, MO |
| Project | Effect of obesity on Achilles tendon homeostasis and healing: Disentangling mechanical load and metabolic syndrome |
| Project number | 5K01AR083496-03 |
| Mechanism | K01 |
| Institute | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
| Award | $126,164 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-28 |
| Project period | 2024-09-01 to 2029-08-31 |
| UEI | L6NFUM28LQM5 |

## Why this score
- Award of $126,164.

Source: NIH RePORTER (newly awarded projects) (https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11399789). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:16:24.961Z.
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