Metabolic Kitchen
This service is provided by the Bionutrition Research Core.
Overview
The Bionutrition Research Core (BRC) is equipped to support a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient research studies. The BRC’s bionutritionist is experienced in designing palatable metabolic and liquid formula diets that meet the macro and micronutrient specifications of various protocols. The BRC’s highly trained nutrition staff produces accurate, consistent, and meticulously controlled diets and is able to accommodate diverse testing schedules.
Eligibility
The service is open to the all researchers at Columbia University.
When to Request This Service
Contact the Bionutrition Research Core at least six weeks in advance of your grant/protocol submission.
Cost
Our rates are as follows:
|
Rate |
FY25 Prices* |
|
Technician Time |
$100/hour |
|
One-time NDSR fee |
$500 per study |
* Prices are reviewed annually and are subject to change in future fiscal years. Studies will be charged the price in place at the time service is rendered.
Please contact Heather Seid (hs3046@cumc.columbia.edu) for:
- A cost estimate for any work to be completed in the Bionutrition Research Core. All studies should receive a BRC budget from Heather before CRR approval.
- Protocol-specific prices and budgets before submission for funding. Dr. Seid will also guide budgeting costs beyond FY25.
Examples of metabolic kitchen services include:
|
Metabolic Kitchen |
Description |
|
Procure Special Food Items |
As needed pending protocol |
|
Design & Test Recipes |
Per protocol specifications |
|
Weighted Meal |
Meal prepared to weighted specifications |
|
Weighted Snack |
Snack prepared to weighted specifications |
|
Food Weigh Back |
Weighing back leftovers from a meal and providing updated nutrient analysis |
|
Standard Meal |
Standard meal with up to three nutritionally equal options; |
|
Standard Snack |
Standard snack with up to three nutritionally equal options; |
|
Metabolic Diet/Meal |
Controlled for calories, certain macronutrients and/or micronutrients. |
|
Chemical Analysis & Bomb Calorimetry |
Highly accurate chemical analysis and calorimetry can be arranged with an outside vendor |
Cite it, Submit it, Share it!
If your research has benefited from one or more Irving Institute resources, please remember to:
- Cite our CTSA grant, UL1 TR001873, in any relevant publications, abstracts, chapters, and/or posters.
- Submit your publications to PubMed Central (PMC) for compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy.
- Share your research updates with us by sending an email to: irving_institute@cumc.columbia.edu
