Principal Investigator: Dympna Gallagher

IRB #: 00-091

Contact Person: Qing He (212-523-5324)

• This purpose of this cross-sectional study is to understand age related changes in energy metabolism and body composition that occurs during adult years. As part of this research, participants will undergo a series of tests aimed at studying the amount and composition of your skeletal muscle, fat, and major organs (e.g., liver, heart, etc).
• We are recruiting healthy Caucasian and African- American females and males, ages 20 ‚ 80 years.
• The compensation for taking participation in the study is $150. In addition, each participant will receive a copy of their results.
• If interested, please contact us at (212) 523-5324 to schedule an appointment.