Katie A Meyer, ScD, MPH, Promoted to Associate Professor of Nutrition

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.

Advancing Precision Nutrition: NRI Research Featured at CWLC Conference

Advancing Precision Nutrition: NRI Research Featured at CWLC Conference

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.

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Goode Lab

The position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the UNC Nutrition Research Institute as an integral part of the Living F.R.E.E. (Research Focused...

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Katie A Meyer, ScD, MPH, Promoted to Associate Professor of Nutrition Mar 18, 2026The 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...
Nipun Saini, PhD

Nipun Saini, PhD

Dr. Saini’s research interest is to understand the metabolic adaptations that occur in the mother and fetus to support a healthy pregnancy, and how maladaptation to stressors such as alcohol, malnutrition, obesity, and diabetes impairs fetal growth and brain...