Where Science Took Center Field
With more than 2,200 fans in attendance, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Atrium stadium became a place of discovery, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on STEM activities, and a community coming together around curiosity and learning. From liquid nitrogen launches to interactive science kits, the energy carried through every inning.
A New Approach to Nutrition, Centered on You
You may have heard the term “precision nutrition” before. But at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), it is more than a concept, it is a shift in how we understand food, health, and the human body. While nutrition advice has traditionally followed a one-size-fits-all approach, NRI researchers are uncovering a far more complex reality, one where individuals can respond very differently to the same foods.
What Sugary Drinks May Be Doing to Your Liver—In Just Weeks
What Sugary Drinks May Be Doing to Your Liver—In Just Weeks Faustina Jeyaraj, MS, is a graduate student in the, Voruganti Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). She completed her BS in plant biotechnology from...VIP 2026 Scholarship Application
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What happens when you mix liquid nitrogen and hot water? Find out April 7 at STEM Night!
AYA WELL Research Study
Study Purpose: Provides adolescent and young adult cancer survivors with tools and strategies to manage their weight and improve diet quality and physical fitness.
Recruiting: 18 to 39-year-old cancer survivors who want to reach a healthier weight.
Participation Includes:
• A comprehensive, virtual weight loss program
• Randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups (you can’t pick your group)
Katie A Meyer, ScD, MPH, Promoted to Associate Professor of Nutrition
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.