We lead the field of Precision Nutrition research by applying advanced scientific methods for understanding individual requirements for and responses to nutrients.
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VIP 2024: Empowering the Next Generation of Nutrition Researchers
In June, we completed our fifth annual Virtual Internship Program (VIP), showcasing the outstanding work of 25 high school students from across the country. This program for rising ninth graders to rising college freshman provides an excellent opportunity for students...
Fueling Pregnancy: Mom’s Metabolic Transformation
Discover How NRI Graduate Student Fights Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Hannah Petry, a third-year doctoral student at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, was recently awarded one of only eight prestigious travel awards. This award granted her the opportunity to present her groundbreaking research at the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders...
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Our vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition. To do this, we need your help! Many of our research studies rely on volunteers to help us learn how nutrition science works in differing people. Read through the opportunities to learn more here.
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The NRI is a center for precision nutrition training through programs for graduate and medical students, post-doctoral trainees, faculty, practicing physicians and other medical providers, registered dietitians, and industry professionals.
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By donating to the Nutrition Research Institute, your money targets the root of most American disease. Our scientists focus on how our genes respond to food so that soon medical practitioners will be able to guide people in their health from childhood through old age. Our critical research depends on the generosity of people like you.
