News

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.

Your Gift

Our healthcare system is in crisis. With the rising incidence of obesity, diet-related cancers and heart disease, the public health challenges that result are among the biggest problems our society faces. Is there a way to prevent and treat these diseases, creating a...

Top 10 Reasons to Give

The NRI is creating a healthier tomorrow for people around the world. At the NRI, our scientists are studying why people differ in metabolism and nutrient requirements and are discovering nutrition-based solutions to prevent or treat heart disease, cancer, diabetes...

Return on Investment

An investment in innovation at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute helps ensure a healthier future for people of all ages and positively impacts our national economy as scientists discover nutritional solutions to prevent and treat chronic diseases. Contributions...

Ways to Give

Gifts of Cash: An outright gift of cash is usually the simplest method of giving. It is not subject to gift or estate taxes, and you can deduct the gift to the full extent of IRS rulings. Gifts of Securities: You may deduct the full fair market value of long-term...

Steven H. Zeisel M.D., Ph.D.

As the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) grows and more scientists and administrators move to Kannapolis, there is one face that has been here since the beginning. In fact, UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) Director Steven Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D., was a leader in...

Appetite for Life Academy

Our seminars begin in April this year. Registration opens at the end of this month. Our speakers this year are: John Smith, Jane Smith and Olga Yearly.

American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable.

Fall 2008

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Spring 2009

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