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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.
Obesity: It's Not Easy Being Lean
Andrew Swick, Ph.D. discusses the effects of obesity and how to keep it at bay.
The Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Philip May, Ph.D. speaks on the devastating effects and occurrences of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Gut Microbes: a Trillion Tiny Friends for Life
Melanie Spencer, Ph.D. explains how the microbes in our system effect us throughout our lives.
Diet and the Risk of Cancer
Steven Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D., NRI Director speaks on the effect our diets have on our risk of getting cancer.
Your Parents and Your Diet
Brian Bennett, Ph.D. discusses how genetics and diet relate to cardiovascular risk.
Managing Your Weight, What Really Works?
Deborah Tate, Ph.D. discusses ways to manage your weight effectively.
Heritable Effects of Diet
Folami Ideraabdullah, Ph.D. speaks about becoming what our parents eat.
Families Matter
Myles Faith, Ph.D. speaks about lifestyle strategies for obesity prevention that start at home.
Saroja Voruganti, Ph.D.
Saroja Voruganti, Ph.D., joined the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) in 2013 as assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Voruganti’s research investigates how genetic and environmental (particularly diet and nutrients) factors...