We are pleased to announce that the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) was one of twenty-five University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Centers (UWIRCs) designated for FY 25. Every five years, a competitive application process leads to the awarding of UWIRC status and associated institutional funding. The designation as a center signifies institutional endorsement of a programmatic research capacity and represents a significant investment of expertise, collaborative energy, and resources.

Dr. Jim Hill
Director, UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC)