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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.
Blake Rushing, PhD, Awarded Grant to Develop Human Cancer Metabolome Atlas
Blake Rushing, PhD, an assistant professor of Nutrition at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), has been awarded a $3.9M R01 grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop a groundbreaking Human Cancer Metabolome Atlas. This project aims to map the complex...
VIP 2024: Empowering the Next Generation of Nutrition Researchers
In June, we completed our fifth annual Virtual Internship Program (VIP), showcasing the outstanding work of 25 high school students from across the country. This program for rising ninth graders to rising college freshman provides an excellent opportunity for students...
Fueling Pregnancy: Mom’s Metabolic Transformation
BRAINS Avocado Study
The purpose of this study is to show how nutrition helps babies grow and learn.
2024 VIP Student Journal
Discover How NRI Graduate Student Fights Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Hannah Petry, a third-year doctoral student at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, was recently awarded one of only eight prestigious travel awards. This award granted her the opportunity to present her groundbreaking research at the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders...
Savor Summer: Healthy Picnic Recipes for Outdoor Adventures
With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy nature. What better way to do that than by enjoying a picnic? Making your own picnic offers a healthy alternative to takeout during busy summer months, and provides an opportunity to enjoy...
Appetite for Life: Tour the NRI Registration
Rachel W. Goode, PhD, MPH, LCSW, Promoted to Associate Professor of Social Work
Rachel W. Goode, PhD, MPH, LCSW has been promoted to Associate Professor of Social Work at the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her promotion also encompasses her work at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) where Goode’s...