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Appetite for Life: Wellness Workshop
Your Generosity Fuels Tomorrow’s Discoveries
Curiosity. Intellect. Altruism. At the Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), our pursuit of groundbreaking nutrition solutions is fueled by the relentless spirit of discovery, the ability to empower young minds, and the transformation these individuals bring to...
Experts Say More Research Is Needed to Understand Obesity-Cancer Link
This article originally appeared on PharmacyTimes.com. Written by: Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Managing Editor Evidence has shown that reversing pro-cancer effects requires significant weight loss as well as substantial metabolic reprogramming. Although weight loss can...
NRI-Hosted Symposium on Future Directions in Choline
First established as an essential nutrient in 1998, choline is a nutrient with critical roles in the health and development of the brain, liver, and more. The past 25 years have seen significant advances in the choline field, however, the question remains: What’s...
Wellness Workshop Registration
On January 18 we invite you to attend our Wellness Workshop at High Performance Training in Kannapolis. At 6 PM Sondra Merrill, HPT owner and fitness instructor, and Faustina Jeyaraj, NRI graduate research assistant will come together to share important nutrition and...
Appetite for Life: Nutrition by Design Survey
Nutrition by Design: Exploring 3D Printing in Cognitive Development UNC Nutrition Research Institute | Kannapolis, NC | Carol L. Cheatham, PhD December 5, 6 PM On December 5 we explored the exciting convergence of 3D printing technology and nutrition research. Carol...
NRI Postdoctoral Research Associate Promoted to Assistant Professor of Nutrition
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute is pleased to welcome Nipun Saini, PhD, to its faculty. Previously, Saini worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the Smith Lab. Saini worked in the Smith Lab for six years, helping the team advance in understanding the...
Curiosity. Intellect. Altruism.
The future of personalized nutrition is in its emerging thinkers. At the NRI our postdoctoral fellows and doctoral students apply these qualities of curiosity, intellect and altruism to their quests to improve the health of humanity. Your gift to the Nutrition...