Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
isis_trujillo@unc.edu
704-250-5041
Walter Friday
Research Specialist, Trujillo and Saini Labs
Walter Friday, a Kannapolis native, recently returned to Cabarrus County to get married. He is a 2010 graduate of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College with an AAS in Biotechnology. He is pleased to be working at the Nutrition Research Institute as a research technician. He enjoys spending time with his wife, reading, and traveling.
Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas
It’s back-to-school season! Mornings can be difficult when you're trying to get your kids off to school. Finding a healthy breakfast to start your child's day off right isn't always easy. We're here to help. These breakfasts are not only filling, they are nutritious....
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The NRI presented its annual NGx short course May 16-19, in Concord, NC, for graduate students, health professionals, and nutrition scientists. See recap of Day One. On Day Two of the short course, attendees heard from experts on using nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics,...