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Health Coach Intervention Specialist – Goode Lab

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary A temporary Health Coach Intervention Specialist is available within the UNC Nutrition Research Institute as an integral part of the Living F.R.E.E. (Research...

Beyond Affordability: Structural Barriers to Healthy Eating

Beyond Affordability: Structural Barriers to Healthy Eating

Grocery shopping is a routine task for many, but for those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), it involves additional considerations—when benefits are available, where to shop, and how to stretch resources while maintaining a balanced...

Rachel Goode, PhD receives Pathway to Stop Diabetes grant

Rachel Goode, PhD receives Pathway to Stop Diabetes grant

Originally published by University Communications on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 Rachel Goode, PhD, associate professor and Wallace Kuralt Early Career Distinguished Scholar at the UNC School of Social Work, is one of four winners of the American Diabetes...

Understanding How a Common Food Toxin Affects the Body

Understanding How a Common Food Toxin Affects the Body

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a harmful mycotoxin produced by certain fungi and commonly found in staple foods like rice, corn, wheat, and nuts. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), mycotoxin contamination affects up to 25% of...

Postdoctoral Scholar – Rushing Lab

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Scholar with expertise in data analysis, computational modeling, and coding to join our team. The...