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NC Science Festival | Saturday, April 22 | 10am – 2pm
Come visit the UNC Nutrition Research Institute for a taste test, Saturday, April 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM! Learn how genetics can affect how certain foods taste to us. Our “tongues-on” activity will stimulate your curiosity along with your taste buds. You will interact...
Arugula, Mozzarella and Black Grapes
Enjoy this healthy and delicious springtime salad featuring arugula, mozzarella and black grapes. Arugula, a leafy green, is dense with the natural antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin A. In addition to fighting free radical activity, these vitamins offer...
When Mom Drinks, Baby Drinks
It is a hidden truth that 1 in 7 pregnant people in United States reports drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. And about 1 in 20 pregnant people reports binge drinking—defined as 4 or more alcoholic beverages on one occasion—in the past 30 days. Nipun Saini, PhD, a...
Agile Study
This study is researching innovative ways to promote healthy eating and physical activity in young adults using a smartphone app and digital health tools.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate-Sumner Lab
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region. Position Summary The Sumner Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with graduate experience in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to join our team and conduct metabolomics...
We’re looking for a mural artist
The City of Kannapolis and the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, as lead partners in a NC Research Campus collaboration for the NC Science Festival, are issuing a Call for Design Proposals. North Carolina artists (high school age and beyond) are invited to submit a...