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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.

Easy Ways to Drink More Water

Easy Ways to Drink More Water

This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk, July 2018. You might be tired of people telling you — or even telling yourself — that you have to drink more water. In recent years, staying hydrated has become all the rage, complete with special goal water...

Research Nurse – 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, the Registered Nurse will manage repeated blood collection via IV catheter for timed...

Postdoctoral Scholar – Sumner Lab

This position is co-located in Chapel Hill and in Kannapolis, NC, (appx. 2 hours from UNC’s main campus). Position Summary The Postdoctoral Scholar will work in the Sumner Lab in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and...

Eating with the Seasons: Why It Matters for Your Health

Eating with the Seasons: Why It Matters for Your Health

When you shop at the farmer’s market, you're doing more than supporting local growers – you’re nourishing your body with foods harvested at their peak. Seasonal eating isn't just a trend; it's rooted in science. At the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), we study...

Research Specialist – Saini Lab

The position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary The Saini Lab in the UNC Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Specialist to join our team and work on...

SPM Active® Supplementation

SPM Active® Supplementation

Study Purpose: The purpose of this study aims to explore the effects of SPM Active®, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) dietary supplement, on male adults with obesity.

The Polybar Study

The Polybar Study

We are studying how consuming a protein bar with polyphenols as a daily functional snack can support metabolic health.

More Than Genetics: How Daily Choices Influence Our Health

More Than Genetics: How Daily Choices Influence Our Health

As the field of translational exposomics gains momentum, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) stands at the forefront of research exploring how nutrition interacts with our environment and genes to influence lifelong health. A recent publication in Human...