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Lead Research Assistant-Tate Lab

The position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Manager and the Site Coordinator, this Lead Research Assistant will be responsible for a variety of...

Dual Grants Advance NRI’s Mission to Prevent FASD

Dual Grants Advance NRI’s Mission to Prevent FASD

Two recently awarded grants from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) will fuel research aimed at better understanding, and ultimately preventing, the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Medical Laboratory Technician-CRC

The position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary Working under the general supervision of the Clinical Research Core Manager, this position supports the operation of the Clinical Research Core (CRC) and any...

Beyond Weight Loss: What Patients Really Need

Beyond Weight Loss: What Patients Really Need

When it comes to body weight, no single story or strategy fits all. Conversations about weight and health are evolving, as more clinicians and researchers seek to support individuals in ways that reflect both scientific evidence and patient-centered care.

September 2025 AFL Registration

September 2025 AFL Registration

This in-person Appetite for Life event will take you inside the kitchen to explore simple, seasonal recipes that are both delicious and nutritionally balanced.