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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.
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...
Nutrition by Design: Exploring 3D Printing in Cognitive Development
Nutrition by Design Registration
Neuroscientists Reveal the Snacks They Eat to Boost Memory
Carol Cheatham, PhD is an associate professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute. The Cheatham Lab studies the importance of nutrients for the development of memory and attention abilities. This article originally appeared on...
