Grants & Contracts

EXTERNAL SUPPORT RECEIVED (SELECTED) 

  • The Effect of Inosine upon Aerobic Endurance Capacity and Performance. SENTARA Leigh Hospital, (Co-PI), $3,500, 1989.
  • Physiological Demands of Repeated Ultraendurance Cycling Performance. SENTARA Leigh Hospital, (PI), $3,000, 1989.
  • Effects of Protein Supplementation on Ultraendurance Triathlon Performance. Advance Sports Nutrition, (PI), $12,000, 1991-92.
  • Effects of Amino Acid Supplementation on Hormonal, Hematological, and Immune Status throughout a Collegiate Swim Season. Advance Sports Nutrition & ODU Research Foundation, (PI), $65,000, 1991-94.
  • Elite Athletic Assessment and Performance Enhancement Program. Promus Companies & UM Office of Sponsored Research, (PI), $98,000, 1994-97.
  • Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (PI), $9,960, 1994-95.
  • Memphis City Schools Nutrition Education Training Grant. Tennessee Department of Education, (PI), $8,800, 1994-95.
  • NIH Bridge Program. National Institutes of Health (D. Franceschetti, Coordinator/PI, served as faculty research mentor), 1994-98.  Placed 3 – 4 students to work in lab each summer.
  • Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition & Strength Performance. Experimental & Applied Sciences,  (PI), $21,143, 1995-96.
  • Effects of Creatine and Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methyl-Butyrate Supplementation on Body Composition, Anaerobic Power & Strength. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (PI), $69,735, 1996-97.
  • Effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acids Supplementation on Body Composition & Isotonic Strength. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (PI), $25,299, 1996-97.
  • Research Assistant. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (PI), $10,500, 1996-97.
  • UM High Performance Nutrition Enhancement. Memphis Area Nutrition Council, (PI), $1,200, 1997.
  • Urban Youth Wellness Project (Subcontract from Department of Health and Human Services Grant). Memphis Youth Fair Chance, (Co-PI), $72,000, 1997-98.
  • Research Assistant. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (PI), $4,000, 1997-98.
  • DEXA Body Composition Analyzer. Metabolic Response Sciences, (PI), $22,500, Placed $144,000 DEXA in Lab, Provided $20,000 of Furniture, 1997-03.
  • Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Creatine Supplementation among Athletes. Experimental & Applied Sciences, MetaResponse Sciences, SKW/Metabolic Response Modifiers, (PI), $45,000 + Supplements (6 mo.), $60,000 + $75,000 DEXA Scans, Donate Supplements 1.5 years, 1998-00.
  • Effects of Honey Ingestion on Hormonal Profiles and Exercise Performance. National Honey Board/USDA, (PI), $99,960, 1999-01.
  • Effects of Creatine and Pyruvate Supplementation on Body Composition, Body Image, Hormonal Profiles, and Indices of Menstrual Cycle Status in Women. MRS/SKW Trostberg, (PI), $34,131 of $85,000, 2000-02.
  • Effects of Colostrum and Myovive Supplementation on body composition and exercise capacity. MRS/GNC-Numico, (PI), $103,000 of $125,000, 2000-01.
  • Effects of Inzitol on Creatine Retention (in collaboration with Arkansas State University). MRS/Humanetics Corp., (Co-PI), $4,400 of $10,000, 2000-01.
  • Dysautonomia, Exercise, and Quality of Life in Kidney and Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Recipients. National Institutes of Health, (PI – D. Hathaway, UT-Memphis, College of Nursing. Served as exercise physiology consultant to grant.), $2,238,140, 2000-05.
  • Effects of Protein and Amino Acid Supplementation on Training Adaptations. MRS/GNC-Numico Research, (PI), $42,000 of $60,000, 2001-02.
  • Safety and Efficacy of Coleus Forskohlii Supplementation in Moderately Overweight Females. MRS/Sabinsa Corp., (PI), $25,800 of $41,000, 2001-02.
  • Effects of Zinc, Magnesium-Aspartate (ZMA) Supplementation on Training Adaptations and Markers of Anabolism and Catabolism. MRS/Cytodyne Technology, (PI), $56,000 of $77,000, 2002–03.
  • Effects of Ribose Supplementation Prior to and Following Exercise on Sprint Performance. Royal Numico, (PI), $5,500. 2002- 03.
  • Effects of Methoxyisoflavones, Ecdysterones, and Sulfo-Polysaccharide on training adaptations. Muscletech Research & Development, (PI), $56,000, 2002-03.
  • Effects of a Non-Ephedra Thermogenic Supplement on Body Composition and Markers of Health. Muscletech Research & Development, (PI), $56,000, 2002-03.
  • Effects of the Curves for Women® Fitness and Weight Loss Program on Body Composition, Metabolism, and Exercise Capacity in Sedentary Overweight Females. Curves International, (PI), $385,000. 2002-03.
  • Effects of Arginine – Alpha Ketoglutarate Supplementation on Plasma Arginine Levels and Training Adaptations. Medical Research Institute, (PI), $94,000. 2003-2004.
  • Effects of the Curves for Women® Fitness and Weight Loss Program on Body Composition, Metabolism, and Exercise Capacity in Sedentary Overweight Females – 1 Year-Follow-Up. Curves International, (PI), $385,000, 2003-04.
  • Curves Women’s Health & Fitness Initiative. Curves International, (PI), $5,000,000, 2004-09.
  • The Effects of Joint Advantage on Osteoarthritis & Function Mobility in a Randomized Placebo Controlled – Double Blind Clinical Trial.  Phillips Health, LLC, (Co-I, M & L Greenwood Co-PI’s), $30,000, 2004-05.
  • Effects of Eight Weeks of 6-OXOTM Supplementation on Serum Hormone Profiles and Serum and Urinary Clinical Safety Markers in Resistance-Trained Males. Proviant Laboratories, (Co-I, D. Willoughby PI), $42,000, 2005.
  • Effects of Eight Weeks of NovedexTM Supplementation on Serum Hormone Profiles and Serum and Urinary Clinical Safety Markers in Resistance-Trained Males. Gaspari Nutrition, (Co-I, D. Willoughby PI), $38,000, 2005.
  • Effects of Prophylactic Doses of a Melatonin Supplement on Serum Growth Hormone Levels and the Hypothalamus-Pituitary- Adrenal Axis in Young and Old Males and Females. Iovate Health Sciences Research, Inc., (Co-I, D. Willoughby PI), $131,000, 2005.
  • Effects of Arachidonic Acid Supplementation on Training adaptations. Molecular Nutrition, (PI), $60,331, 2005–06.
  • Impact of Acute and Chronic Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Exercise Performance. Pharma Base N.A., (PI), $76,188, 2006-07.
  • Effects of AX-4 Supplementation on Weight Loss in Overweight Men and Women. Ambryx Biotechnology, Inc., (PI), $107,458, 2006-07.
  • Comparison of two diet approaches on weight loss and health outcomes in women. General Mills Bell Institute for Human Nutrition, (PI), $389,885, 2007-08. $93,650 transferred to TAMU.
  • Curves: Women’s Health & Fitness Initiative Extension. Curves International, (PI), $2,058,903, 2008-11.
  • The Program for Rural and Minority Health Disparities Research (P20).  DHHS-NIH-National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities, (K. McLeroy, PI). Served as consultant and lead administrator from HLKN for administrative core, ≈$5,600,000, 2007 – 2012.
  • Effects of Russian Tarragon Extract Supplementation Prior to Creatine Supplementation on Whole Body Creatine Retention: A Proof-of-Concept Study.  Phytolab GmbH/Martin Bauer, Inc., (PI), $20,145, 12/10 to 8/12.
  • Comparison of Different Forms of Creatine on Creatine Availability, Retention, and Training Adaptations. AlzChem Trostberg, GmHB, (PI), $58,380, 12/10 – 12/12.
  • Altering Work to Rest Ratio in a Hypertrophic Training Program. NSCA Student Grant, (J. Oliver PI, faculty supervisor), $9,575, 8/10 – 8/11.
  • Simplified Human Clinical Trial. Department of Nutritional Sciences, TAMU, (Talcott PI, Kreider Co-PI), $44,000, 10/10 – 12/13.
  • Curves: Women’s Health & Fitness Initiative Extension. Curves International, (PI) $700,224. 9/13 – 4/15.
  • Effects of Tart-Cherry Supplementation on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage. Anderson Global Group, (PI), $93,728, 9/13 – 8/14.
  • A Multi-Continental Approach to Advance Exercise Methods and Technologies to Promote General Health and Sports Performance. Qatar National Research Fund. (J Villanueva, V. Di Salvo, P. Tesch, R. Fernandez, G. Rodas, R Canal, R Kreider Co-PI’s (R. Linnehan Research Associate), $1,048,788, 2013-16.
  • Woodbolt (Nutrabolt) Research & Development Program. Woodbolt International, (PI), $1,466,501, 2013-17.
  • Effects of Chromium, Phyllanthus emblica and Shilajit supplementation (Crominex®3+) and Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract (Capros™) on markers of cardiovascular health, fitness, and weight loss in sedentary and overweight men and women initiating an exercise program.  Natreon, Inc.  (PI), $285,404. 2019 – 2023.
  • Effects of Terminalia bellerica (Ayuric) supplementation on uric acid levels and markers of cardiometabolic health in individuals with moderately elevated but non-medically treated hyperuricemia. Natreon, Inc. Kreider (PI), $115,726, 2020 – 2021.
  • Evaluation of the Effects of An Aqueous Extract of Leaves Plus Twigs of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) On Glycemic Control In Prediabetic Individuals: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study. Natreon, Inc. Kreider (PI), $247,477, 2020 – 2021. (Approved but put on hold due to COVID).
  • Effects of Ashwagandha and Paraxanthine Ingestion on Executive Function, Pharmacokinetics, and Cognitive Function after Exercise. Increnovo. Kreider (PI), $236,848 (3 studies), 2019 – 2022.  Sponsor given option of funding as grant or fee for service contract with 35% external sponsor rate.
  • Effects of Tart Cherry Ingestion on Food-Induced Serum Uric Acid Elevation. Anderson Global Group. Kreider (PI), $132,923, 2019-2022. Sponsor given option of funding as grant or fee for service contract with 35% external sponsor rate.
  • Effects of nooLVL™ Ingestion on Cognitive Function in Gamers. Nutrition 21. Kreider (PI), $152,167, 2020 – 2021. Sponsor given option of funding as grant or fee for service contract with 35% external sponsor rate.
  • Efficacy of a Microalgae Extract PhaeoSOL on Optimizing the Benefits of Healthy, Overweight and Moderately Obese Women Participating in an Exercise and Weight Management Program. Increnovo and Microphyt. Kreider (PI). $201,607, 2021 – 2023.  Sponsor given option of funding as grant or fee for service contract with 35% external sponsor rate.
  • A cross-over comparator study between Ester-C® and ascorbic acid evaluating acute pharmacokinetics in adult women and men.  Nature’s Bounty.  Kreider (PI), $700,000, 2021-2023. Sponsor given option of funding as grant or fee for service contract with 35% external sponsor rate.
  • Efficacy of a Microalgae Extract PhaeoSOL combined with Guarana on Cognitive Function and Gaming Performance of Video Gamers. MicroPhyt. Kreider (PI), $154,068, 2021 – 2023. Sponsor given option of funding as grant or fee for service contract with 35% external sponsor rate.
  • A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Study of the Effect of BrainPhyt on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Individuals. MicroPhyt. Kreider (PI), $185,907, 2021 – 2023.
  • Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Nutrient Absorption from a Novel Liposomal Multivitamin/Mineral Formulation. Nutraceutical Corp. Kreider (PI), $134,079, 2021-2023.
  • Impact of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Markers of Cardiometabolic Health and Tactical Performance among Firefighters. AstaReal, Inc., Kreider (PI), Drew Gonzalez, S. Martin (Co-PI). $34,213, 2022-2023.
  • Simple3 Relaxation Blend Proof of Concept Study.  Nestles’ / Nature’s Bounty.  Kreider (PI), $43,012. 2021-2022. Awarded but delayed due to product development challenges.
  • Effects of ashwagandha supplementation on markers of cognitive function and mood. Increnovo LLC. Kreider (PI), $128,218, 2022 – 2023.
  • Effects of ginger supplementation on markers of inflammation, joint health, and functional capacity in individuals with mild to moderate joint pain. Increnovo and Specnova. Kreider (PI), $132,110, 2023-2024.
  • Effects of Human Milk Oligosaccharide Ingestion on Weight Loss and Markers of Health. Advanced Protein Technologies Corp. (South Korea).  Kreider (PI), $231,687, 2023-2024.
  • Non-Invasive Rapid Breath Analysis as a Means to Detect Toxic Exposures. Staack (PI), McAdams and Kreider (CoPIs). DOD-Army-Medical Research and Materiel Command. $1,133,984 (Kreider $380,000 to collect samples), 2023 – 2026.
  • Longitudinal Investigation of Sociocultural and Behavioral Influences on Symptom Management, Biological Response, and Functioning Between Chinese and White Breast Cancer Survivors. J Wang (PI). NIH Cancer Control and Population Sciences – Cancer Survivorship Research. Grant #5R01CA248413-02.  $176,946 sub-award from $629,169 award to L Chen (SPH) for R Kreider group to collect samples (2023 – 2026).
  • Effects of Plant-Based Probiotic Supplementation on Weight Loss and Markers of Health. Increnovo, LLC. Kreider (PI), $150,646, 2023 – 2024.
  • Bioavailability of a Beaded Creatine Delivery System on Plasma Creatine Levels and Whole Body Creatine Retention. Increnovo, LLC. Kreider (PI), $50,126, 2023 – 2024.
  • Effects of Cysteine-Rich Whey Protein Supplementation on Glutathione Levels in Middle-Aged Men and Women. Immunotec, Kreider (PI), $63,471, 2023-2024 (in review).

INTERNAL SUPPORT RECEIVED (SELECTED) 

  • Physiological demands of repeated ultraendurance cycling performance. Wellness Institute and Research Center, Old Dominion University, (PI), $8,000, 1990.
  • Effects of Phosphate Loading on Swim Performance. Wellness Institute and Research Center, Old Dominion University, (PI), $1,500, 1991.
  • Relationship of Serum Amino Acids to Central Fatigue & Immune Status during Ultraendurance Exercise and Intense Training. University of Memphis Faculty Research Grant, (PI), $4,000, 1995.
  • Light Microscope Photodocumentation Technique for Histochemical Assessment of Human Skeletal Muscle. Baylor University Faculty Research Investment Program Grant, (PI), $23,500.00
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow – Exercise, Nutrition, and Preventive Health. Office of the Vice Provost for Research. Baylor University. (~$160,000 for two years’ salary and benefits).
  • Nanoemulsion-Mediated Delivery of Citrus Terpenoids for Neuroprotection: A Potential Bioactive to Reduce the Severity of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury. TAMU T3 Grant. (Co-PI with B Patil, GK Jayaprakasha, S Reddy), $30,000, 2018 – 2019.
  • Interdisciplinary Advanced Robotics Facility. TAMU Research Development Fund.  (PI – P Pagilla with S Dimarco, A Knap, J Worthy, J Buchanan, R Kreider, A Thomasson, A Darrell, and P Hur Co-PI’s), $1,100,000, 2018 – 2019.
  • Ready to spin up! A multidisciplinary human-rated short-radius centrifuge facility. TAMU Research Development Fund. (PI – A Diaz-Artiles, CoI’s B Dunbar, S Bloomfield, M Sheffield-Moore, RB Kreider, D Zawieja, P. Bagher). $657,853, 2020 – 2021.
  • VPR Core Facility Support. Research Development Fund – Recurring Funding. (Kreider, Core Director – PI).  $100,000 a year for up to 5 years ($300,000 obtained to date), 2019 – 2023.