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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.
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Go Behind the Scenes at the NRI
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the UNC Nutrition Research Institute and see where discoveries are made. Learn how our scientists’ work is advancing nutrition and health.
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.
New Research Explores Choline Metabolites and Long-Term Diabetes Risk
Checking betaine levels could become a way to identify people at higher risk of diabetes and provide opportunities for targeted lifestyle interventions.
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...
From Genes to Cancer Risk: Student Research in Precision Nutrition
Graduate students at the NRI are uncovering how genetics and multi-omics can transform nutrition into a more precise, preventive, and personal science.
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.
Cooking Demo Waitlist
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.