Adventhealth Translational Research Institute

This completed study looked at whether a quick online memory test followed by a blood test can help detect Alzheimer's disease earlier in people aged 65 and older. Over 1,400 volunteers took part. The goal is to make diagnosis faster and easier, so treatment can start sooner and …

This early study tested whether a natural plant hormone called abscisic acid (ABA) can improve how the body handles sugar in people with prediabetes. Five adults took ABA and were monitored for side effects and changes in insulin sensitivity. The goal was to see if ABA might help…

This study looked at how working night shifts versus day shifts changes the body's ability to switch between burning fat and carbs for energy. Researchers measured this in 40 healthcare workers using a special room that tracks breathing. The goal was to understand the real-world …

This study looked at how bacteria in the gut might be involved in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers measured the distance between gut microbes and intestinal cells in 38 adults aged 35-65. The goal was to understand if bacteria getting too close to the gut li…

This study aimed to improve methods for measuring how the body produces and uses energy, specifically a molecule called ATP. Researchers used magnetic resonance and optical spectroscopy to track energy changes in the leg muscles of 31 healthy volunteers during rest and light exer…

This study looked at fat tissue from healthy young (18-30) and older (65+) adults to see how blocking a protein called MetAP2 affects aging-related changes in the lab. Researchers measured markers of aging and fat tissue quality. The goal was to understand aging better, not to te…

This study collected tissue from the neck, along with blood and urine samples, from 34 adults undergoing neck surgery. The samples are stored in a central bank for future research on obesity and diabetes. No treatments or interventions were tested.