How Nutrition Impacts Liver Cancer & Alzheimer’s: New Research at the NRI
Amira Abdellatef, PhD, and Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD, of the UNC Nutrition Research Institute have been awarded a Pilot and Feasibility Program grant from SPLENDOR-NC. This award provides funding to early-career scientists to support research that advances...STEM Night RSVP
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POSTPONED: TIME & DATE TBD Appetite for Life Presents: Speed Dating with the NRI – Lightning-Fast Nutrition Insights Join us for a fast-paced, engaging evening where NRI scientists break down big nutrition ideas in just three minutes! At Appetite for Life:...VIP 2025 Application
Eat Move Think Research Study
Study Purpose:
We are researching whether consuming blueberries and exercising can support brain health as we age.
Recruitment Requirements:
• Ages 65–85 and experiencing memory issues
• Physically inactive (less than 150 min/week of moderate exercise in the last 4 weeks)
• Complete a survey to check eligibility
What Young People Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
This article originally appeared on UNC HealthTalk. First, the good news: The rates of colorectal cancer (cancers of the colon and rectum) have been declining over the past 40 years, thanks to regular screenings and lifestyle choices such as healthy eating, staying...
Nutritional Impact on Gut Microbiota and Human Health
Study Purpose:
We are studying how food is broken down by human gut microbiota and how nutrition plays an essential role in overall health.
Recruitment Requirements:
• Ages 18–65 with a BMI: 18–25 or 30–40
• Generally healthy
• Not currently breastfeeding
• Not taking medications or antibiotics
• Complete a survey to check eligibility