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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.
Falling Off Track with Health Goals? Science Points to a Better Way
NGx brings together forward-thinking minds at the intersection of nutrition, genetics, and health to explore where science is going next—and how it’s already shaping the way we understand and apply precision nutrition. This is more than a conference; it is a chance to engage directly with the research, the people behind it, and the ideas that are redefining the field.
Don’t Miss Your Seat at NGx
NGx brings together forward-thinking minds at the intersection of nutrition, genetics, and health to explore where science is going next—and how it’s already shaping the way we understand and apply precision nutrition. This is more than a conference; it is a chance to engage directly with the research, the people behind it, and the ideas that are redefining the field.
Where Science Took Center Field
With more than 2,200 fans in attendance, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Atrium stadium became a place of discovery, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on STEM activities, and a community coming together around curiosity and learning. From liquid nitrogen launches to interactive science kits, the energy carried through every inning.
A New Approach to Nutrition, Centered on You
You may have heard the term “precision nutrition” before. But at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), it is more than a concept, it is a shift in how we understand food, health, and the human body. While nutrition advice has traditionally followed a one-size-fits-all approach, NRI researchers are uncovering a far more complex reality, one where individuals can respond very differently to the same foods.
What Sugary Drinks May Be Doing to Your Liver—In Just Weeks
What Sugary Drinks May Be Doing to Your Liver—In Just Weeks Faustina Jeyaraj, MS, is a graduate student in the, Voruganti Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). She completed her BS in plant biotechnology from...
What happens when you mix liquid nitrogen and hot water? Find out April 7 at STEM Night!
Katie A Meyer, ScD, MPH, Promoted to Associate Professor of Nutrition
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is proud to recognize an important milestone in the career of Blake Rushing, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition. Rushing now leads his own research program, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his work at the NRI. His laboratory focuses on understanding how nutrient metabolism shapes cancer development and treatment response.
Three Scientists Bringing New Perspectives to the NGx Short Course
This May, NGx: Precision Nutrition for Exercise Across the Lifespan will convene an exceptional group of scientists examining how nutrition and physical activity interact with human biology to influence health across the lifespan. With sixteen speakers representing diverse areas of expertise, the conference will highlight emerging discoveries that are shaping the future of precision nutrition and exercise science.
Advancing Precision Nutrition: NRI Research Featured at CWLC Conference
The Carolina Women’s Leadership Council (CWLC) brings together accomplished women leaders from across industries to support innovation, leadership, and scientific advancement at the University of North Carolina. Through events, mentorship, and philanthropy, the council fosters dialogue around emerging research and helps strengthen connections between scientific discovery and community impact.
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