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This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary The Sumner-Lab at the UNC Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a laboratory assistant to conduct metabolomics analysis. The individual will assist the lab manager with biospecimen preparation, data acquisition, data processing, and documentation of all laboratory procedures. T…

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary Come join our team as we begin work on these innovative studies. Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Manager and the Site Coordinator, this Research Assistant will be responsible for a variety of duties. Specific duties… Continue Reading Research Assistant-Tate Lab …

As GLP-1 medications become more widely available, NRI Medical Director John Batsis, MD, shares expert insight with CNN on what older adults should consider before using them for weight loss. Continue Reading NRI Medical Director Featured in CNN on GLP-1s and Healthy Aging The post NRI Medical Director Featured in CNN on GLP-1s and Healthy Aging appeared first on UNC NRI .

NRI’s Virtual Internship Program helps high school students explore nutrition research, build science skills and imagine future STEM careers. Continue Reading How VIP Helps High School Students Imagine a Future in Science The post How VIP Helps High School Students Imagine a Future in Science appeared first on UNC NRI .

A new NRI study led by Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD, explores whether blood markers can help show if someone is getting enough choline, an essential nutrient linked to brain, liver and cellular health. Continue Reading A Step Toward More Personalized Nutrition Guidance The post A Step Toward More Personalized Nutrition Guidance appeared first on UNC NRI .

Every discovery begins with a question. But at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, many discoveries also begin with a participant willing to say yes. In this personal essay, Brooke Giles reflects on what it is like to experience NRI research from the participant side — and why taking part in a study can help advance science, support better health and contribute to discoveries that may benefit f…

At the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, discovery does not happen in a single moment. Between the first research question and the final publication is the careful, often unseen work of planning, recruiting participants, gathering data, building teams, and refining ideas. This invisible middle is where science takes shape. The post The Invisible Middle of Research appeared first on UNC NRI .

Study Purpose: We want to invite you to participate in a research project to conduct a study to identify biomarkers of whole-grain corn intake through a pharmacokinetic (how a substance is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body over time) feeding study. Our goal is to develop a better understanding of the unique compounds […] The post Whole Grain Study appeared first on UN…

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute is proud to celebrate Natalia Krupenko, PhD, and Stephen Hursting, PhD, MPH, who have been named 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellows of the American Society for Nutrition. The FASN designation recognizes distinguished members of ASN for their ongoing contributions to the field of nutrition and sustained engagement in the nutrition community. For Krupenko and …

Halle Meyer’s journey at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute began in 2020, when she joined the institute as a 21-year-old research technician in the lab of Sergey Krupenko, MD, PhD. Nearly six years later, she successfully defended her dissertation, earned her PhD in Nutrition from UNC-Chapel Hill, and leaves the NRI with not only scientific expertise, but a deep appreciation for the community …

NGx brings together forward-thinking minds at the intersection of nutrition, genetics, and health to explore where science is going next—and how it’s already shaping the way we understand and apply precision nutrition. This is more than a conference; it is a chance to engage directly with the research, the people behind it, and the ideas that are redefining the field.

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for this Dietetic Research Assistant role. This position will be working as a part of the Clinical Research Core (CRC) at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). The CRC provides clinical and dietary support to research […]

NGx brings together forward-thinking minds at the intersection of nutrition, genetics, and health to explore where science is going next—and how it’s already shaping the way we understand and apply precision nutrition. This is more than a conference; it is a chance to engage directly with the research, the people behind it, and the ideas that are redefining the field.

When Brendon Coats graduated high school, he did not have a clear plan for what came next. Today, he is an undergraduate biology student at UNC Charlotte, a Research Technician in the Smith Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), and a recipient of the First-Generation Student Research Award—an honor recognizing both academic achievement and research excellence. His path into science d…