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NIH Funds $2.9M Study on Ghrelin's Gut Protection

1/18/2025

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The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset, N.Y., has secured a $2.9 million NIH grant to investigate ghrelin as a potential remedy for radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome. Under Dr. Ping Wang's leadership, this groundbreaking research seeks to unveil ghrelin's protective properties for intestinal health, filling a vital void in emergency medical care.

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The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset, N.Y., has secured a $2.9 million NIH grant to investigate ghrelin as a potential remedy for radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome. Under Dr. Ping Wang's leadership, this groundbreaking research seeks to unveil ghrelin's protective properties for intestinal health, filling a vital void in emergency medical care.