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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.
Celebrating a Career of Impact: Voruganti Named ASN Fellow
Saroja Voruganti, PhD, Director of the Clinical Research Core at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), has been named one of the first recipients of the new Excellence in Nutrition "Fellow of ASN" (FASN) designation by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN)....
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 highly motivated individual with expertise in cancer cell biology, metabolism, and molecular biology techniques to join our team. The...
NC ➡️ Chile: NRI Research Featured at International Event
On March 14, Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) shared a presentation titled, “Beyond Macronutrients: The Influence of Dietary Choline on Obesity and Thermogenic Regulation” at the Advanced...
NRI Researchers Awarded for Outstanding Scientific Communication
NRI Researchers Awarded for Outstanding Scientific Communication Two researchers at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), Hannah Petry and Robert Weimer, MS, recently received notable poster awards, highlighting the important research being conducted in NRI...
NCRC STEM Night brings Science and Baseball Together at the Cannon Ballers Game
Fueling the Future of Nutrition Science
In 2008, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) began with just two faculty members and nine staff, driven by a bold vision: to revolutionize our understanding of nutrition. Today, thanks to continued investment in our work, we’ve grown into a world-class research...
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From Placenta to Brain: Alcohol’s Impact on Development
A new study from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) looks at how prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) changes placental metabolism and what that means for fetal brain development. The research, a collaboration between Nipun Saini, PhD, Susan Smith, PhD, and Sandra...
Don’t Miss NCRC STEM Night at the Cannon Ballers Game!
Tuesday, April 29 | 6 PM | Atrium Health Ballpark 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Experience hands-on science activities between innings, meet real scientists, and explore interactive exhibits—all while enjoying a great game! Tickets are just $13.17 when...