UNC Nutrition Research Institute

UNC Nutrition Research Institute The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), located on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapol

Part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the NRI seeks to understand the variance in people’s DNA, metabolism and nutrient requirements and how this impacts their health. Long term, the NRI’s discoveries will lead to individually tailored nutrition recommendations that will allow people to customize their diets in order to maximize wellness and reduce risk of disease.

📢 We’re hiring!The Sumner Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a full-time temporary Metabolomics Assi...
09/06/2026

📢 We’re hiring!

The Sumner Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a full-time temporary Metabolomics Assistant in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

This position will support metabolomics research through biospecimen preparation, data acquisition and processing, laboratory documentation, and data analysis. Preferred candidates have laboratory experience and an understanding of metabolism and spectrometry.

• Kannapolis, NC
• Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Appointment of six months or longer

Learn more and apply: uncnri.org/employment

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Precision without incision: UNC School of Medicine neurosurgeon Dr. Vibhor Krishna is leading groundbreaking research in...
09/05/2026

Precision without incision:
UNC School of Medicine neurosurgeon Dr. Vibhor Krishna is leading groundbreaking research into focused ultrasound as a potential treatment for refractory epilepsy.

The technology directs hundreds of ultrasound beams toward specific brain tissue linked to seizures, generating enough heat to alter the tissue with millimeter precision. Patients remain awake inside an MRI scanner while the medical team monitors the treatment and the patient’s memory in real time.

There are no incisions and no implanted hardware, and recovery is typically much shorter than with conventional brain surgery.

Dr. Krishna is leading a small Phase 1 clinical trial at UNC Health involving 10 patients. Three have been treated so far with encouraging results, including one patient who has reportedly remained seizure-free for nearly five years after previously experiencing about six seizures each month.

Although this research remains in its early stages, it offers hope for people whose seizures do not respond to medication and whose treatment options are limited.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3TQgwr3

Small gifts can carry big ideas forward.A recurring gift of just $5 a month provides steady support the NRI can count on...
09/04/2026

Small gifts can carry big ideas forward.

A recurring gift of just $5 a month provides steady support the NRI can count on throughout the year. Recurring donors help sustain research, education, community programs and the daily work that makes discovery possible.

Start a recurring gift of at least $5 per month by September 30, and you’ll receive a custom-printed NRI canvas tote as our thank-you. You can choose the NRI fund that matters most to you, and your gift will be processed automatically each month.

You can also receive the tote by making a one-time gift of $40 or more before midnight on September 30.

Carry NRI research forward: uncnri.org/CarryNRI

Scientists are squeezing shark heads for science, and the strange gel that oozes out could help unlock new antibiotics. ...
09/03/2026

Scientists are squeezing shark heads for science, and the strange gel that oozes out could help unlock new antibiotics.

UNC researchers discovered that microbes living in sharks’ sensory gel may fight off harmful bacteria and fungi, possibly explaining how these remarkable animals keep vulnerable organs healthy in germ-filled oceans.

Those few drops could someday advance medicine and help scientists protect sharks without clipping their fins.

Read the fascinating story: https://bit.ly/4gCrpp6

Every place has a history. Ours is a story of people, perseverance, loss, and transformation.If you are not from Kannapo...
09/02/2026

Every place has a history. Ours is a story of people, perseverance, loss, and transformation.

If you are not from Kannapolis, you may not know about the textile mill that once put this small town on the map. Cannon Mills shaped generations of families, built a community, and became part of Kannapolis’ identity.

When the mill closed, the story did not end. The land began a new chapter, transforming from a center of textile production into a place advancing nutrition science and human health.

From cotton to chromosomes, explore the people, places, and turning points that shaped where we are today.

Discover the journey at uncnri.org/history

09/01/2026

You’ve survived hot flashes, restless nights, and shifting energy. Now, learn how to thrive.

Join us for a free Appetite for Life webinar featuring Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD, as she shares science-based exercise and nutrition strategies that can support muscle, metabolism, energy, mood, and overall well-being during perimenopause.

• September 9
• Noon ET
• Free online webinar

Register today: https://bit.ly/4qyMN20

08/31/2026

Catch the momentum and carry NRI research forward!

From August 31 through September 30, make a gift of $40 or more or start a recurring gift of at least $5 per month, and you’ll receive a custom-printed NRI canvas tote.

This is the only time all year that we offer a special thank-you gift for supporting the UNC Nutrition Research Institute. Your gift can be directed to any NRI fund and helps strengthen the research, programs, and priorities ahead.

Ready to get your hands on one? Give by midnight on September 30: https://bit.ly/4c1Mgjb

Help us start the year strong and carry NRI research forward! A new fiscal year brings new opportunities to advance nutr...
08/31/2026

Help us start the year strong and carry NRI research forward!

A new fiscal year brings new opportunities to advance nutrition research, share scientific knowledge, and engage the communities we serve. Your early support gives the UNC Nutrition Research Institute a strong foundation for the research, programs, and priorities ahead.

From August 31 through September 30, donors who make a gift of $40 or more or begin a recurring gift of at least $5 per month will receive a custom-printed NRI canvas bag as a thank-you.

This is the only time of year the NRI offers a special gift with your donation. You may direct your contribution to any NRI fund.

Carry NRI research forward: https://bit.ly/4c1Mgjb

Gifts must be made by midnight on September 30 to qualify for the canvas bag.

08/29/2026

Hot topic alert: Perimenopause.

There’s no shortage of advice about what women should be doing during perimenopause. But what does the research actually tell us?

That’s exactly what we’re diving into at our next Appetite for Life!

Join Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan for Thriving Through Perimenopause: Science-Based Strategies for Health, a FREE virtual conversation about the science behind staying healthy, strong, and thriving during this stage of life.

• Wednesday, September 9
• Noon
• FREE + virtual

Perimenopause is a transition. Let’s make it an informed one.

Save your seat at https://bit.ly/4wDjcGN

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