MRC Human Nutrition Research
Dr Ann Prentice
Director of MRC Human Nutrition Research
Human Nutrition Research (HNR) was established in 1998 following the restructuring of the Dunn Nutrition Unit, so as to progress the Medical Research Councils portfolio of strategic and applied nutrition research.
HNR's mission is to conduct nutrition research and surveillance to improve the health of the population with a focus on obesity and metabolic risk, musculoskeletal health, intestinal health and nutritional inequalities.
It acts to:
• Advance knowledge through discovery science, the development of innovative methodologies and the application of specialist expertise in priority areas
• Improve health and economic advantage through the exchange of knowledge and technology to inform nutrition policy and practice
• Provide opportunities for training and to build capacity for nutrition research
• Foster a dialogue with the public on nutrition science and its implications for health
HNR has developed strong working relationships with government agencies, industry, academic and research institutes, public bodies and charities. Alongside these HNR also works closely with the media to ensure that there is an accurate translation of the research performed, both at the unit and in collaboration with other research institutes in the UK and overseas.
MRC Human Nutrition Research
Elsie Widdowson Laboratory
Fulbourn Road
Cambridge
CB1 9NL
Telephone: +44 (0)1223 426 356
Fax: +44 (0)1223 437 515
Web: www.mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk
