The Nebraska Gateway to Nutrigenomics program has evolved into the NIH P20-funded Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases. For current information and event detail to go: http://npod.unl.edu
Put Yourself on the Map: Janos Zempleni
By bridging disciplines across campus, Janos Zempleni is working on an emerging field called nutrigenomics. In the future, nutrigenomics could potentially be able to match foods with an individual's unique genetic makeup to prevent disease.
Su Presents at 11th Chinese Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference in China.
Dr. Qiaozhu Su, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences at UNL was invited by the Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to present her research work at the 11th Chinese Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Scientific Conference held on August 21-23, 2014, Xiamen, China.
$11.3 Million Award Received from NIH for the Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases
This August, Dr. Janos Zempleni, Director of the Nebraska Gateway to Nutrigenomics, secured $11.3 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health for the creation of a research center.
NGN... Powerful Impact
Heather Rasmussen, PhD - 2008
...While it is important to follow one’s interests, it equally is important to keep an open mind when making educational decisions that impact future employment. Read more...
Toshinobu Kuroishi, Postdoc 2008 to 2011
...I think that NGN is an excellent and interesting program to study human health from various viewpoints with nutrition as a common tool. Read more...
Valerie Pestinger, MS - 2009
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Casey Wegner, MS - 2011
...My educational experience at UNL offered me the opportunity to forge invaluable interdisciplinary relationships that have truly set the tone for my future. Read more...
Gabriela Camporeale, Nutrition, PhD - 2006
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Erin Smith, Nutrition, MS - 2007
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Sarah (Ehlers) Kiester, Nutrition, MS - 2008
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Rama Kothapalli, Nutrition, PhD - 2006
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Tammy Gries, Food Science and Technology, MS - 2008
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