May 31, 2013 – Researchers at the NRI are studying nutrition in a new way, discovering how diet and exercise affect health and help prevent chronic disease. Strengthened associations between individualized nutrition and enhanced health will have a global impact.
The National Institute of Health’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism awarded NRI Research Scientist Philip May, Ph.D. a $5.3 million grant to study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in South Africa .
Martin Kohlmeier, M.D., Ph.D., faculty member at the NRI, received the 2013 Roland L. Weinsier Award for Excellence in Medical/Dental Nutrition Education from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN).
Stephen H. Zeisel, M.D., Ph.D., Kenan Distinguished University Professor in Nutrition and Pediatrics and UNC NRI Director, was the 2012 recipient of the Bernard G. Greenberg Alumni Endowment Award from the UNC Gillings School of Public Health. Dr. Zeisel was recognized for excellence in service to the public health community.
Research shows that both alcoholic and non-alcoholic forms of liver disease are increasing. Dr. Karen Corbin is studying how to prevent the accumulation of fat in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, looking at genetics, diet and exercise.