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.

Families Matter

Myles Faith, Ph.D. speaks about lifestyle strategies for obesity prevention that start at home.

JC Med Opens For Business in NCRC Ready-To-Go Lab

November 25, 2013 JC Med, a start-up company, is beginning operations to produce insulin resistance supplements and to developent a first-of-its-kind, in-home insulin resistance meter in one of the NC Research Campus’ ready-to-go laboratories. Watch the video to learn...

NRI Internships Transform Catawba Students

NRI Internships Transform Catawba Students

Aliyah Khan and Thomas Benton’s internships at the NRI helped them to learn how to think critically, how to communicate effectively in the work-world, and also spurred their personal transformations.

Appetite for Life SoundBites Summer 2013

In this issue:
First comprehensive nutrigenetics book published
2013 Appetite for Life highlights
Art contest and N.C. Science Festival
Faculty News and Meet the People Behind the Science: Jody Albright, Research Asst.
Additions to Our Team
Student-led IMPACT Program

NRI Director Tells How To "Fight Cancer with Your Fork"

Dr. Zeisel’s lecture on nutrition and cancer, the first session of our five-part Appetite for Life Academy series that is currently underway, was featured this week in the Salisbury Post. 159 people from the surrounding area joined us for the lecture.

Appetite for Life SoundBites Spring 2012

In this issue:
Harris Teeter, The Dickson Foundation establish first Professorship at NRI
$8.9M grant to unravel Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
2012 Appetite for Life Seminar Series Highlights
NRI’s new Scholar’s Cove now open
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awards $100,000 grant to NRI