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The UNC NORC provides expertise and support to scientists studying the role of nutrition and obesity in public health. RTs ≠ Endorsements.

Chapel Hill, NC
Joined June 2011
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Congratulations👏 to postdoctoral student, Jessica Cote, in the Giudice Lab @UNC_MHI. She recently received P&F award from the @uncnorc and @SPLENDOR_NC Program. #cardiovascular #research
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Living in a food-insecure household may increase the risk for disordered eating. @DrRachelGoode published on the relationship between eating disorders and people participating in SNAP during COVID-19. bit.ly/3Nfzr96 #eatingdisorders #foodsecurity #diet #eatuniquely
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
We are only two weeks away from this year's NORCH Symposium, "Adiposity, Immunity, and Inflammation: Interrelationships in Health and Disease." Join us and our amazing speakers as they explore the latest research on a wide range of topics. Register Now! app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b4…
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Congratulations👏 to Boa Kim, Ph.D. She recently received P&F award from the @uncnorc and @SPLENDOR_NC Program. #cardiovascular #research
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
NRI’s founding director, Steven H. Zeisel, MD, PhD, is among the 2023 Senior Investigator Awards winners named by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation. Zeisel will receive the Robert H Herman Memorial Award. Learn more: bit.ly/42AkXG0
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
The 3rd Annual P&F Program Symposium will be held Wednesday, April 12 from 1:30 – 3:15 PM EST in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium - with a keynote from Dr. Saroja Voruganti on "Precision Nutrition in Obesity" icont.ac/4PJhO
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Meet Ximena Bustamante-Marin, PhD. She is investigating the impact of obesity on the composition of extracellular vesicles derived from mammary tumors. Learn more about her and her research at uncnri.org/faculty-directory #nutrition #research #nutritionresearch #cancerresearch
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Join us for this free virtual event with Katie Kaney, DrPH, FACHE and Martin Kohlmeier, MD, PhD, titled: Better Health Outcomes for Now and the Future. Register now: bit.ly/3Z6Uv55 #freeevent #AFL2023 #publichealth #medicine #nutrition #research
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Undergraduate and graduate students working in the lab or research group of a UNC NORC member are eligible to participate. Deadline: Wednesday, March 1 @ 12:00 PM ET. Learn more here: norc.unc.edu/enrichment-prog…
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Our NGx short-course is undergoing an upgrade & will return in 2024. It will include previous course-favorites while also introducing new topics. Learn more: uncnri.org/NGx. #nutrigenetics #nutrigenomics #precisionnutritition #nutrition #metabolomics #epigenetics
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
The @uncnorc offers annual pilot and feasibility awards to support the development of innovative research in nutrition and obesity at @UNC. This year two NRI researches received the award. Read more: bit.ly/3H1qJIe #award #winner #research #nutrition #science #pilot
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Registration for our 2023 Symposium, "Adiposity, Immunity and Inflammation: Interrelationships in Health and Disease" is now open! Visit our website for registration and event details: dev.norch.org/2023-adiposity…
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
For online attendance, please use the zoom link below⤵️⤵️ zoom.us/j/91263197372?pwd=dU…   Meeting ID: 912 6319 7372 Passcode: 354940
We invite you to join us for CGIBD research seminar on 🗓November 3rd (Thursday) at 4:30pm with Dr. Clinton Allred in 🏠 Marsico Hall 2004. See details below⤵️
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
.@DrRachelGoode joins us as a full-time faculty member, transitioning from a visiting fellow. Read more about her journey and research: go.unc.edu/Yw9t5 #nutrition #obesity #research #eatuniquely
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
🌟Call for Pilot Award Applications🌟The UNC NORC will award $40K in direct costs for nutrition and obesity pilot research. Deadline: October 31. Newly streamlined 3-page application process! Learn more: norc.unc.edu/pilot-and-feasi…
UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Find our newest publication by our PhD student Mashael Aljumaah in Clinical Nutrition, 2022. It's an amazing study contributes to the understanding of the #GutMicrobiome role on brain aging in the elderly population. Congrats Mashael! ✨ sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Join us for our next Appetite for Life event on October 27 at noon. This virtual event is titled, Nutrition and Other Factors to Combat Cancer. You can register now at uncnri.org/AFL. #cancer #nutrition #diet #health #lifestyle #eatuniquely
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Dr. Anna Kahkoska from our Department of Nutrition has received a Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award from @theNAMedicine! She will lead innovative research into how precision health can support people with Type 1 #diabetes. healthylongevitychallenge.or…
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UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center retweeted
Our faculty member, Dr. John Batsis, served as the @AmerGeriatrics representative for the National Council on Aging’s Obesity and Equity Aging Initiative. He and colleagues presented on important policy issues in advance of #NationalMalnutritionAwarenessWeek, coming in October.
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