Unit for Nutrition Research (UNR) | Rannsóknastofa í næringafræði

UNR foundation

UNR was established in 1997 by Inga Thorsdottir professor which has been the manager since then. UNR is part of University of Iceland and University Hospital. Main field of UNR is Nutrition Research and solvin Clinical Nutritional problems. UNR has colellege in many countries and participates in several colloborative projects.

UNR experts

Alfons Ramel, Professor
Bryndis Eva Birgisdottir, Dosent
Gudrun Kristin Sigurgeirsdottir, Project Manager
Inga Thorsdottir, Professor
Ingibjorg Gunnarsdottir, Director, Professor
Kristjana Einarsdóttir, Dosent
Laufey Steingrimsdottir, Professor
Olof Gudny Geirsdottir, Lector
Thorhallur Ingi Halldorsson, Dosent
Masters and PhD students

Location

UNR is located on the premises of the University Hospital at Hringbraut in Reykjavik, or further at Eiriksgata 29, where UNR shares facilities with the Nutrition Department.

Research Projects

Diet and health of children
Diet and health of other groups; elderly, athletics, during pregnancy, obese etc.
Widespread network of international collaborative projects

Main role of UNR

To do excellent research in the field of nutrition to increase knowledge about nutritional sciences. To improve public health, quality of life and public healthy eating habits. To do clinical researches and public articles in both international and internal trade journals.

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UNR foundation

UNR experts