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May 9, 2014

Duke Energy Foundation Grants $150K to P2EP

The Duke Energy Foundation has renewed their support of the North Carolina Research Campus-based, Plant Pathways Elucidation Project (P2EP) with a contribution of $150,000. 

Apr 29, 2014

PHHI Researchers Link Alaska Seaweed to Efficacy Against Diabetes, Obesity

PHHI scientists were featured in an Alaska Dispatch article highlighting their discovery of powerful health-promoting phytochemicals in seaweed. The findings suggest that seaweed may provide protection against conditions like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. 

Apr 17, 2014

Reaping a Healthy Harvest: Results Cover Story

The latest issue of Results, published by N.C. State University's Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development, features PHHI Director Dr. Mary Ann Lila on the cover. The story captures the spirit of Lila's work and the mission of the Plants for Human Health Institute. 

Apr 15, 2014

PHHI Hiring Nutrition-related Extension Associate

PHHI is hiring for a nutrition-­related position with its N.C. Cooperative Extension team. The position will be responsible for creating a nutrition-­oriented program to develop research-based resources that educate people about the health-­promoting characteristics of plants. 

Apr 7, 2014

Blueberries Reduce Risk of Parkinson’s, Boost Brain Function Finds New Study

PHHI Researchers Part of Team Linking Blueberries to Reduced Risk of Parkinson's 

Apr 1, 2014

NCRC Catalyst Group Annual Research Symposium (April 15, 2014)

The N.C. Research Campus Catalyst Group hosts its 3rd Annual Research Symposium on April 15, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Mar 31, 2014

Blueberry Benefits | Growing Magazine

Dr. Mary Ann Lila, director of the Plants for Human Health Institute, was featured in Growing Magazine's January 2014 issue. 

Mar 31, 2014

PHHI Featured on UNC-TV

The Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI), and director Dr. Mary Ann Lila, were featured on UNC-TV's "North Carolina Now" program. 

Mar 31, 2014

NBC Charlotte at the Plants for Human Health Institute

Plants for Human Health Institute director Dr. Mary Ann Lila appeared with local TV legend Larry Sprinkle on NBC Charlotte. 

Mar 7, 2014

Arabidopsis: An Ideal Platform for Understanding Secondary Metabolites

Researchers Use Arabidopsis to Discover How Plants Support Human Health