Our Mission
To improve health through research on chronic disease prevention and treatment. By doing so we hope to contribute to the development of safe and effective ways to help people live longer, healthier lives.
Midwest Biomedical Research,
a division of MB Clinical Research and Consulting, LLC
Areas of Expertise
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Our scientists and staff have extensive experience in the design and conduct of observational studies and intervention trials that investigate:
Appetite regulation
Body weight/composition management
Diet and cardiometabilic health
Diet and exercise capacity/athletic performance
Energy intake/expenditure
Glucose clamp
IV/oral glucose tolerance testing
Nutrient bioavailability
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Our capabilities for assessing risk markers of cardiometabolic health include:
Apolipoproteins
Body composition and fat distribution
Lipoprotein lipid and particle concentrations
Insulin sensitivity and secretion
Markers of inflammation and oxidative stress
Plasma and tissue fatty acids
Resting and ambulatory blood pressures
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Our scientists and staff have extensive experience in the design and conduct of intervention trials that investigate cognitive function through computerized test batteries that assess:
Attention
Comprehension
Executive function
Memory
Problem solving
Processing speed
Reaction time
Featured Publications
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![Protein, fiber, and exercise: A narrative review of their roles in weight management and cardiometabolic health→]()
Protein, fiber, and exercise: A narrative review of their roles in weight management and cardiometabolic health
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![Food noise: Definition, measurement, and future research directions]()
Food noise: Definition, measurement, and future research directions
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![A randomized, double-blind, controlled]()
A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial to assess the effects of lactoferrin at two doses vs. active control on immunological and safety parameters in healthy adults
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![The relationship of ready-to-eat cereal intake and body weight in adults: A systematic review of observational studies and controlled trials→]()
The relationship of ready-to-eat cereal intake and body weight in adults: A systematic review of observational studies and controlled trials
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