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Three Scientists Bringing New Perspectives to the NGx Short Course

Three Scientists Bringing New Perspectives to the NGx Short Course

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.

Advancing Precision Nutrition: NRI Research Featured at CWLC Conference

Advancing Precision Nutrition: NRI Research Featured at CWLC Conference

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.

STEM Night at the Ballpark Returns April 7

STEM Night at the Ballpark Returns April 7

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.

Advancing Precision Nutrition Strategies for Autism

Advancing Precision Nutrition Strategies for Autism

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.

Free event – Nutrition Myths: Fact or Fake?

Free event – Nutrition Myths: Fact or Fake?

Free event - Nutrition Myths: Fact or Fake?Katie Meyer, ScD, is a nutritional and cardiovascular disease epidemiologist. Her research focuses on diet-related health behaviors and nutritional risk factors for cardiometabolic disease. She is a recent recipient of a...

When Biology, Not Willpower, Predicts Weight Loss

When Biology, Not Willpower, Predicts Weight Loss

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.

Blake Rushing, PhD, Launches Independent Laboratory at the NRI

Blake Rushing, PhD, Launches Independent Laboratory at the NRI

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.

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