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Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD
Associate Professor of Nutrition
Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). She joined the NRI in 2015 to conduct her postdoctoral research under Steve Zeisel mentoring. She earned her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Her lab employs molecular and neuroscience methodologies to investigate the impact of choline on brain function and health. A major area of focus is understanding how maternal choline intake affects brain development both in healthy conditions and in the presence of neurodevelopmental disorders. They are also exploring choline’s role in metabolic health and its potential connections to neurodegenerative diseases. Their research ranges from foundational studies in epigenetic regulation to translational projects aimed at clinical applications. Additionally, they are examining how genetic variations influence individual responses to choline intake and their broader systemic effects.
Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). She joined the NRI in 2015 to conduct her postdoctoral research under Steve Zeisel mentoring. She earned her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
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