Nutrition and Integrative Physiology (NUIP)
Our department houses an active group of researchers, educators, and trainees dedicated to understanding how maintenance of metabolic health combats the development and progression of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
We maintain active engagement with other programs within University of Utah Health and endeavor to translate new research findings into clinical procedures and community outreach programs that improve quality of life. We welcome you to peruse our website to get a sense of the breadth of our research interests, degree programs, and outreach initiatives.
Our Goals
Understand the metabolic underpinnings of chronic disease
Produce the next generation of exceptional registered dietitians and research scholars
Address systemic issues of health inequity to reduce health disparities
Apply rigorous evidence-based standards to improve interdisciplinary health care
Letter From the Chairs
Built thematically around the topic of “translational metabolic health,” our researchers, clinicians, educators, and trainees are dedicated to understanding how nutrient homeostasis influences the development and progression of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer...
2020 Annual Newsletter
Find out about recent department activities and what's happening with the NUIP Faculty, Staff and Students
IN THIS ISSUE:
Celebrating our first PhD graduates
Dr. Kristine Jordan awarded U's Distinguished Teaching Award
New partners join efforts to encourage healthful eating
Glucagon Be-Gone!
Counting Hours, Not Calories
Combating Racism in Our Profession
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NUIP Pulse Page
Faculty Teaching & Learning Resources
Contact Us
801-581-6730
250 South 1850 East
HPER North, Room 214
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
