The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) received a $599,999 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216). The grant aims to investigate the potential medicinal properties of different rice bran extracts from Arkansas rice varieties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antihyperglycemic, anti-cholesterolemic, and antihypertensive effects. This research will be conducted through an in-vitro approach utilizing cell lines and laboratory assays. The project will also create hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students, allowing them to develop essential skills like laboratory techniques and data analysis while boosting their confidence in presenting research. This grant award is intended to enhance nutrition and food science research at UAPB and uncover new insights into the health benefits of Arkansas's diverse rice crop.
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