Body Composition & Energy Expenditure in African-American & Caucasians
Principal Investigator: Dympna Gallagher
Contact Persons: Mi-Yeon or Else Ruts 212-523-4192
The aim of this five year research project is to better the composition of the body, including skeletal muscle, fat and organs in healthy African-American and Caucasian men and women (20 ‚ 70 years). This research project involves participants having yearly tests carried out that will assess their body composition and energy expenditure.
Men and women are currently being recruited who are healthy African ‚American and Caucasian, 20 - 80 years.
Participants will be given $150 and a copy of their results on completion of the study.
Interested volunteers should contact Mi-Yeon or Else at 212-523-4192 to determine eligibility and schedule an appointment
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