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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 9d

Are you curious about federal funding cuts and their effect on the American scientific enterprise? Dana Caroll and Jerry Kaplan, both University of Utah emeritus professors, published the following article about cuts to research funding in The Salt Lake Tribune.

Read the article: buff.ly/voYPBkY.

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 13d

A new paper from NUIP!

Authors: Hoobler R, Herrera M, Woodruff K, Sanchez A, Coletta AM, Chaix A, Elizondo J, Playdon MC.

Read the abstract: buff.ly/Q6uhVWn

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 17d

You are invited to attend our celebration of the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Student Success on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

250 South 1850 East, HPER North Room 200, SLC, UT 84112

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 19d

interest and applicability across the TKC network.

As part of the award recognition, they are invited to give a presentation on the project during the 2025 TKC Annual Members Meeting and accept the award.

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 19d

after a thorough review by the Co-Chairs of the TKC Research Committee and additional volunteer reviewers. The selection was based on criteria including: relevance and originality of the topic, rigor and validity of research methods, potential impact to advance teaching kitchen practice, and broad

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations, NUIP Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Madeleine French, on her first-author article being selected as the 2024 Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC) Research Paper of the Year!

Her and her team of collaborators' work was chosen from a highly competitive pool of 20 eligible papers

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 20d

A new paper from NUIP!

Authors: Ruple BA, Park SH, Craig JC, Lewis MT, Trinity JD, Richardson RS, Broxterman RM.

Read the abstract: buff.ly/0zkproP

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 23d

You are invited to attend our celebration of the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Student Success on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

250 South 1850 East, HPER North Room 200, SLC, UT 84112

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 25d

He has played an active role in the College of Health Safety Committee. Liping’s contributions have had a lasting and positive impact on our organization's safety practices.

Congratulations, Liping, on your Excellence in Safety Award!

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 25d

Liping Wang received the Excellence in Safety Award during STEM Safety Day 2025. Liping is a Lab Manager in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the College of Health. His commitment to campus safety has been exemplary.

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · 27d

A new paper from NUIP!

Authors: Karasawa T, Choi RH, Meza CA, Rout S, Drummond MJ, Chaix A, Funai K.

Read the abstract: buff.ly/YGcISe6

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 9

To learn more, join us TOMORROW at the Learning Abroad Fair!
#GlobalLearning #ExperientialEducation #Florence #NutritionAndCulture #UofU
#StudyAbroad #GlobalNutrition #Italy #LearningAbroad #UofU

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 9

2 weeks in Florence. Countless memories. Our Exploring Nutrition & Food Culture in the Mediterranean program offers hands-on experiences—from Parmigiano Reggiano tastings to market tours—that bring classroom learning to life and provide a unique opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 8

We encourage all to register in advance here: buff.ly/RRh5h33. Please note that all registrations must be completed by Monday, September 29.

2025 Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center Rising Stars · Luma

Join us for the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center (DMRC) 2025 Rising Stars at the University of Utah in partnership with the Mountain West Prevention…

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please note an announcement with a full speaker list will be available in the coming weeks. In the meantime, a flyer listing the participating rising stars institutions is attached and at the bottom of this email. We ask that you help share the flyer with any interested parties.

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 8

The DMRC supports and unifies scholars who are committed to careers in metabolic health across the translational spectrum.

We encourage all DMRC community members to attend and hear from rising stars from institutions across the country.

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please join us for the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center (DMRC) 2025 Rising Stars in partnership with the Mountain West Prevention Center (MW-PRC). This is a multi-departmental effort, aligned with the University of Utah’s synergistic approach to amplify voices and foster connections

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 7

A new paper from NUIP!

Authors: Lewis MT, Laginestra FG, Craig JC, Amann M, Richardson RS, Wiseman RW, Broxterman RM.

Read the abstract: buff.ly/viV74Xv

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 4

cyclists. Riders with a variety of issues, such as hip impingement, osteoarthritis, or joint replacements, may be more comfortable using shorter cranks to reduce their range of motion. Bike fitters that Dr. Martin has interacted with say they've had great results in these areas.

uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 4

crank length. As a result, crank length is now being used as a fitting variable to optimize aerodynamics, joint range of motion, and ground clearance. In a competition that’s won by milliseconds, the smallest adjustments can result in big wins.

Crank length can also be adjusted for recreational

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 4

cycling world exchange the latest research and experiences.

Dr. Martin’s presentation will focus on the physiology behind maximal sprinting power, submaximal efficiency, and joint-specific biomechanics. His research has shown that both sprint and endurance powers are maintained with changes in

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 4

and power, and how to determine the optimal crank length for individual riders.

Professor and retired professional cyclist, Jim Martin, PhD, was selected to present at the Tour de France’s Science and Cycling Conference in Lille, France this July, where scientists and experts from the competitive

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dr. Jim Martin Selected as Keynote Speaker for Tour de France Cycling and Science Conference

Two of the best cyclists of all time, Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, have recently started using shorter bike pedal cranks. This trend raises questions about the effects of crank length on efficiency

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Katsu Funai @katsufunai.bsky.social · Aug 27

We have an Open Rank tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology! Looking for a new colleague interested in making the University of Utah their new home to build a metabolic research program. Please share!
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Open Rank, Tenure Track Position – Metabolic Physiology - Salt Lake City, Utah job with University of Utah, Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology | 12844064

The Department of Nutrition and Integrated Physiology (NUIP) at the University of Utah seeks a Tenure Track faculty member at the rank of Assistant...

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uofunuip.bsky.social @uofunuip.bsky.social · Sep 2

Applications will be reviewed for full consideration on October 15, 2025, but late applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Inquiries or requests for information may be sent to Dr. Katsu Funai ([email protected]), the Chair of the Search Committee.