WHNRC Nutrition Studies
The Western Human Nutrition Research Center is one of six USDA-funded human nutrition centers in the country. Located on the University of California, Davis campus, the goal of the Center is to define nutrition interventions that promote good health. The Center is currently accepting volunteers for the following studies:
WHNRC Fiber Intervention Study
Who is conducting the study?
Danielle Lemay, Ph.D. from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) and Department of Nutrition, at the University of California, Davis.
What is the purpose of this study?
We hope to determine if adding inulin, a type of dietary fiber, to a diet that does not have enough fiber would raise the levels of potentially beneficial bacteria in the gut, reduce gut inflammation and gut leakiness caused by a vaccine, and increase immune response to vaccination
Where is the study being conducted?
WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC
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Macrophage Study
Who is conducting the study?
Charles Stephensen, Ph.D. from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
What is the purpose of this study?
To perform in vitro experiments investigating the impact of diet-derived metabolites and gut-derived bacteria on the functional capacity of monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) derived from healthy human subjects
Where is the study being conducted?
WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans Study
Who is conducting the study?
Kevin Laugero, PhD from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) and Department of Nutrition, at the University of California, Davis.
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this research is to see if achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight is the main health promoting recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) for women at risk for diabetes, heart disease or stroke.
Where is the study being conducted?
WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC
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Fruit and Vegetable Biomarker Study: Dietary Biomarker Development Center (DBDC)
Who is conducting the study?
Carolyn M. Slupsky, Ph.D., UC Davis Professor and DBDC Program Director.
What is the purpose of this study?
We hope to identify biomarkers in the blood and urine that provide information about fruit and vegetable intake. We will be specifically investigating biomarkers for bananas, peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, green beans, and carrots.
Where is the study being conducted?
WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC
Our study is a three-phase study, and we are recruiting participants for both Aim 2 and 3. Participation in one phase is not dependent on the other. Please click either link to learn more about both phases
