About
Established in 2016, the MD Anderson Bionutrition Research Core (BRC) provides critical infrastructure and unique expertise to design and integrate nutrition components in research studies. Our goal is to facilitate state-of-the-art human nutrition research by providing resources for investigator-initiated nutrition interventions and diet assessments to study the effects of diet on cancer, ensuring exceptional rigor and internal validity.
Research Kitchen Facility
The BRC research kitchen, located in one of the South Campus research buildings, includes 1,000 square feet of dedicated commercial cooking, prep and storage space where highly controlled snacks and meals are prepared according to protocol specifications. The location allows study participants and couriers to pick up study meals as needed for diet interventions. The fully equipped professional-grade kitchen meets all institutional, state and federal regulations to prepare research meals under the highest safety and quality standards for study participants, including immunocompromised patients. The research kitchen is regularly monitored and inspected by the Environmental Health & Safety, Sustainability & Emergency Management (EHSSEM) Food Safety Inspection team at MD Anderson. Research kitchen operations are led by the core director.
