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Nutrition research in the clinical setting.
1Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Calcium
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Clinical Research
Background:
- The role of calcium in disease prevention and treatment is a significant area of research.
- Collaborative studies are being conducted by the Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU).
Purpose of the Study:
- To advance nutrition research.
- To improve nutrition education.
- To translate research findings into patient care for disease prevention and treatment.
Main Methods:
- The Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU) is a collaborative grant involving multiple academic institutions.
- It brings together clinical and basic scientists from various subspecialties.
- Focuses on specific aspects of nutrition research.
Main Results:
- The CNRU program has been ongoing for 10 years.
- It involves five major academic institutions: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center, The Rockefeller University, Hospital for Special Surgery, and North Shore University Hospital.
Conclusions:
- The collaborative CNRU leverages diverse expertise to advance nutrition science.
- The unit aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical application for improved patient outcomes.