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Blake Rushing, PhD, Launches Independent Laboratory at the NRI
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is proud to recognize an important milestone in the career of Blake Rushing, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition. Rushing now leads his own research program, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his work at the NRI. His laboratory focuses on understanding how nutrient metabolism shapes cancer development and treatment response.
Appetite for Life: Exploring How Folate Works
Five Nutrition Tips That Make a Big Difference in the New Year
Five Nutrition Tips That Make a Big Difference in the New YearThe UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) conducts innovative research in precision nutrition to understand why people respond differently to food. By combining scientific discovery with community outreach...
Inside Your Cells: How Diet Shapes Metabolic Function
Inside Your Cells: How Diet Shapes Metabolic Function[post_date]Saroja Voruganti, PhD, Professor of Nutrition, continues her work building a nationally and internationally recognized research program in nutritional genomics at UNC. She is the co-Director of Precision...
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Choline, GLP-1s, and the Future of Precision Nutrition
When researchers move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and engage families as true partners, they can design interventions that reflect real experiences and lead to meaningful, lasting change.
Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods
When researchers move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and engage families as true partners, they can design interventions that reflect real experiences and lead to meaningful, lasting change.
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When researchers move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and engage families as true partners, they can design interventions that reflect real experiences and lead to meaningful, lasting change.
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