North Carolina Research Campus

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North Carolina Research Campus

David H. Murdock Core Laboratory on the North Carolina Research Campus
Abbreviation	NCRC
Formation	2008; 17 years ago (2008)
Headquarters	Kannapolis, North Carolina
Parent organization	University of North Carolina
Website	ncresearchcampus.net

The North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC)^[1] is a public-private research center in Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States. The Campus was envisioned by David H. Murdock, owner of Dole Food Company and Castle and Cooke, Inc., as a center for improving human health through research into nutrition and agriculture. The campus was formed and operates as a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina system.

The scientists at the NC Research Campus are known for research that explores the health benefits of plant phytochemicals, nutrients such as choline and the impact of nutrition and exercise on human performance. Research also involves the study of nutrients and plant-based compounds to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes.