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NRI Researchers Secure New NIH R01 Grants for Critical Nutrition Research
Four principal investigators at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) have been awarded R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each grant will fund key research projects designed to advance our understanding of the links between nutrition,...
Saroja Voruganti, PhD: Leading Global Insights in Clinical Nutrition Research
What does it take to lead research that transforms how we understand nutrition? For Saroja Voruganti, PhD, it’s a blend of scientific rigor, innovation, and a commitment to improving global health through personalized nutrition. Pioneering Clinical Nutrition Research...
NRI’s Nipun Saini, PhD, Receives Prestigious “Kangaroo” Grant
Nipun Saini, PhD, assistant professor of Nutrition at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), has been awarded the highly competitive R00 award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This Transition to Independence award, affectionately known as the...
Appetite for Life: Nourish Your Knowledge with Nutrition Trivia
New Insights into Weight Loss Medications and Their Impact on Breast Cancer Risk
This article originally appeared on OncLive.com. Stephen Hursting, PhD, MPH, professor, Department of Nutrition, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, and professor of nutrition, UNC Nutrition Research Institute,...
Shaping the Future of B Vitamin Research: Dr. Natalia Krupenko Co-Chairs 2024 FASEB Conference
Natalia Krupenko, PhD, an associate professor at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, served as co-chair for the FASEB Science Research Conference on B Vitamins and One-Carbon Metabolism, in Niagara Falls, New York. As one of the leading forums in the field, this...
3 Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy This School Year
This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. Kids get sick—a lot. Sometimes there’s no way to prevent a cold, flu or stomach bug, and you just have to ride it out as a family. But not every virus that circulates at your school has to come home with your kid....
Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D
This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. If you want strong bones and teeth, vitamin D is a big help. And while it isn’t naturally found in many food sources, you can boost your vitamin D levels simply by going outside in the sun. According to the most...
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