News
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 Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Award
Philip A. May, Ph.D., is this year’s recipient of the Henry Rosett Award, in recognition of his substantial contribution researching the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Dr. May received the award at the annual meeting of the FASD Study Group of the Research Society on Alcoholism in June.
Firsts for an NRI Young Scientist
Tracey He has the distinction of being the first NRI researcher to have earned a master’s degree while working in an NRI lab. Her story is one of passion and dedication.
Study Shows Mother’s Diet Affects Child’s Genes
NRI director Dr. Steven Zeisel is co-author of a study showing that a mother’s diet before conception can permanently affect how her child’s genes function. The study has been published in Nature Communications.
Berries and Brain: Partners in Life and Longevity
Carol Cheatham, Ph.D. and Kelly Sheppard, Ph.D.
Uric Acid: A New Look at an Old Risk Factor for Gout and Cardio-renal Disease
Saroja Voruganti, Ph.D.
Appetite for Life SoundBites Spring 2014
In this Issue:
– Top Ten Reasons to Give
– Dr. Martin Kohlmeier – Teaching Nutrition and Physical Activity in Medical School
– Appetite for Life
– NRI Celebrates 5 Years
– North Carolina Science Festival
and more!
Obesity: It's Not Easy Being Lean
Andrew Swick, Ph.D. discusses the effects of obesity and how to keep it at bay.
The Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Philip May, Ph.D. speaks on the devastating effects and occurrences of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Diet and the Risk of Cancer
Steven Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D., NRI Director speaks on the effect our diets have on our risk of getting cancer.