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Our research not only influences the scientific community, but the general public as well. We strive to share our discoveries with everyone. Read some of our latest articles on what is happening at the Nutrition Research Institute.
Helping the world get healthier, one person at the time
May 31, 2013 – Researchers at the NRI are studying nutrition in a new way, discovering how diet and exercise affect health and help prevent chronic disease. Strengthened associations between individualized nutrition and enhanced health will have a global impact.
Dr. Philip May awarded $5.3M grant to study FASD
The National Institute of Health’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism awarded NRI Research Scientist Philip May, Ph.D. a $5.3 million grant to study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in South Africa .
Dr. Martin Kohlmeier honored with Weinsier Award
Martin Kohlmeier, M.D., Ph.D., faculty member at the NRI, received the 2013 Roland L. Weinsier Award for Excellence in Medical/Dental Nutrition Education from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN).
NRI Director receives prestigious Greenberg Award
Stephen H. Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D., Kenan Distinguished University Professor in Nutrition and Pediatrics and UNC NRI Director, was the 2012 recipient of the Bernard G. Greenberg Alumni Endowment Award from the UNC Gillings School of Public Health. Dr. Zeisel was recognized for excellence in service to the public health community.
Dr. Karen Corbin studies non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Research shows that both alcoholic and non-alcoholic forms of liver disease are increasing. Dr. Karen Corbin is studying how to prevent the accumulation of fat in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, looking at genetics, diet and exercise.
NRI Interns featured in Salisbury Post
Interns Grace Millsap, Hillary Tuggle and Niju Khatiwada spend their time at the NRI exploring connections between cognition and nutrition, helping with marketing and promotion, and learning data management.
NRI Director Tells How To "Fight Cancer with Your Fork"
Dr. Zeisel’s lecture on nutrition and cancer, the first session of our five-part Appetite for Life Academy series that is currently underway, was featured this week in the Salisbury Post. 159 people from the surrounding area joined us for the lecture.
Appetite for Life SoundBites Spring 2012
In this issue:
Harris Teeter, The Dickson Foundation establish first Professorship at NRI
$8.9M grant to unravel Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
2012 Appetite for Life Seminar Series Highlights
NRI’s new Scholar’s Cove now open
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awards $100,000 grant to NRI
NRI Receives Grant From Gates Foundation
Dr. Steven H. Zeisel, UNC NRI Director, will pursue an innovative global health and development research project, “Choline and Optimal Development”, through a Grand Challenges Explorations grant awarded by the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation.
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