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Q & A with Aaliyah Goodman

Q & A with Aaliyah Goodman

1. What motivated you to pursue your current career path? After working with an array of public health initiatives for the last few years, I chose to pursue my graduate studies in the field of epidemiology at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Close ties...

Q & A with Grace Fu

Q & A with Grace Fu

My research project: Multi-omics signatures of Healthy vs Unhealthy Lifestyles, and Association with Cancer Related Biomarkers 1. What drew you to pursue the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI)? I want to gain more nutritional knowledge before starting medical...

VIP 2024: Empowering the Next Generation of Nutrition Researchers

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...

BRAINS Avocado Study

BRAINS Avocado Study

The purpose of this study is to show how nutrition helps babies grow and learn.

Savor Summer: Healthy Picnic Recipes for Outdoor Adventures

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...