Stephen Hursting, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Stephen Hursting, Ph.D., M.P.H. is interested in diet-gene interactions relevant to cancer prevention, particularly the molecular and hormonal mechanisms underlying energy balance-cancer associations.
ONLINE CURRICULUM WINS APPROVAL
Nutrition in Medicine (NIM), an online curriculum for medical students developed by NRI faculty member Martin Kohlmeier, M.D., Ph.D., and NRI Director Steven Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D., has been recommended by national organizations.
5 Ways to Make Cancer Research Work for You
The effects of nutrition on cancer are still being studied, but research indicates a clear corollary, especially for some cancers. NRI director Dr. Steven H. Zeisel confirms that “what you eat certainly matters” in this article from Zester Daily.
A CHAMPION OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
The NRI’s Martin Kohlmeier, M.D., Ph.D., research professor in nutrition, is championing worldwide nutrition education that bridges the gap between the bench, physician exam rooms and the kitchen table.
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.
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Media Contact Call or email Suzanne Dane at 704-250-5008 or suzanne_dane@unc.edu. What is the Nutrition Research Institute? The Nutrition Research Institute studies why people’s metabolism and nutrient requirements differ from person to person. As scientists,...Families Matter
Myles Faith, Ph.D. speaks about lifestyle strategies for obesity prevention that start at home.