Fortifying Futures: The Crucial Role of Iron

Fortifying Futures: The Crucial Role of Iron

July 24, 2023 | News, Smith News

Iron is an important mineral that helps maintain energy generation. It is a major component of hemoglobin, a type of protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from our lungs to all parts of the body. Iron is also part of myoglobin, a protein that carries and...
When Mom Drinks, Baby Drinks

When Mom Drinks, Baby Drinks

March 31, 2023 | News, Saini News, Smith News

It is a hidden truth that 1 in 7 pregnant people in United States reports drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. And about 1 in 20 pregnant people reports binge drinking—defined as 4 or more alcoholic beverages on one occasion—in the past 30 days. Nipun Saini, PhD, a...
Nipun Saini, PhD: 2022 PARE Award Recipient

Nipun Saini, PhD: 2022 PARE Award Recipient

September 30, 2022 | News, Saini News, Smith News

Reposted from UNC Research. Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. . . . The PARE awards are open to postdoctoral scholars in all disciplines...
The NRI is Growing

The NRI is Growing

July 18, 2022 | Goode News, Mooney News, News, Smith News, Trujillo News

The NRI is constantly growing. It takes a diverse team with a wide range of expertise and experience to conduct research in precision nutrition. Our scientists, lab technicians, students, and administrative staff work together every day to discover how differences in...