{"id":1536,"date":"2026-01-07T13:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/inform-innovation-hub\/?p=1536"},"modified":"2026-01-07T13:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:21:51","slug":"feasibility-study-kings-college-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/inform-innovation-hub\/feasibility-study-kings-college-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding Award – Feasibility Study: Kings College London"},"content":{"rendered":"

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for a Feasibility Study Project \u201dImpact of a novel functional snack on perimenopausal symptoms and well-being: a pilot study\u201d<\/strong>, led by Professor Ana Rodriguez-Mateos.<\/p>\n

Project Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Ana Rodriguez-Mateos – Kings College London (PI)
\nMonica Martini – The Tula Code<\/p>\n

The project addresses the significant physical and psychological symptoms experienced by women during perimenopause, including mood disturbances, anxiety, poor sleep, vasomotor symptoms, gastrointestinal discomfort, and reduced well-being. These symptoms are linked to hormonal changes\u2014particularly declining oestrogen\u2014which also disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing inflammation and contributing to cardiometabolic and mental health risks. There is a clear need for effective, non-pharmacological strategies to support women during this life transition.<\/p>\n

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Project Aims:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0 Study aims to:<\/p>\n