Renowned Scientist Joins Nutrition Research Institute

November 30, 2016 • Susan Sumner, PhD joins the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) on December 1, 2016, as a Professor of metabolomicsNutrition. Dr. Sumner is working to make personalized medicine a reality through metabolomics. Metabolomics involves measuring thousands of metabolites in cells, tissues, and biological fluids.

December 2015

It’s #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to celebrating generosity and to giving to a cause you care about. Please consider a gift to the Nutrition Research Institute.   Healthy Brain Function Tied to Nutrition A variety of research on babies and their...

December 2016

Mom’s Diet Can Affect Development of Next Two Generations Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy can have lasting effects across generations that impact development not only of children, but also of grandchildren. These heritable effects are linked to...

Add Healthy, Tasty Twists to Your Holiday Treats and Meals

November 21, 2016 • Holiday meals are one of the joys of the season that inevitably become the bane of each New Year, but it doesn’t have to be that way!
Seasonal delights are often packed with sugar, “bad” fat and holiday memories that make the temptation too much. This season, nutrition experts at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) offer their tips, suggestions, and personal recipe favorites that will help you enjoy your favorite foods without carrying them with you into 2017.