LSU Health Shreveport Research

Congratualtions, Nibedita! Her PhD dissertation project is titled "Downstream Signaling Mechanisms of the BDNF-TrkB Pathway in Neural Regeneration and Neuroplasticity After Stroke'.

Nibedita Aich, a Cellular Biology & Anatomy graduate studen in Dr. Krista Rodger's Lab, successfully passed her Preliminary Exam on Nov. 14.

Congratulations to our team that leads the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center’s (FWCC) Center for Precision Medicine Genomics Laboratory! The FWCC Genomics Lab has received continuing accreditation from CAP @Pathologists Read more here: lsuhs.edu/about/newsroom…

#WorldDiabetesDay2024 Publication Spotlight: Potential of Vitamin D and l-Cysteine Co-supplementation to Downregulate Mammalian Target of Rapamycin: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Diabetes | Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/me…

LSU researchers are using chitosan, a natural substance created from the shells of crustaceans, to fight off bacteria and extend the shelf life of eggs. 🥚 Read more about how we are preserving this staple food item for millions of households: lsu.edu/blog/2024/10/3… #WBTTW

Tune in to @KTBS tonight at 6PM for an update on research growth at LSUHS and planned expansion into the former Sears Building at Mall St. Vincent.

To solve world hunger, we are creating new strains of rice to produce more of one of the world’s most important foods. “This is what we do. We discover solutions and bring it to the people.” 🌾: lsu.edu/winning-teams/… @LSUAgCenter #WBTTW

Congratulations to Rona Scott, PhD, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, who recently received a Chancellor’s Pathways Research Award for the maximum amount of $50,000!

Congratulations to six of our distinguished faculty members who have been recognized in the 2024 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List for their exceptional contributions to scientific research in their respective fields over the past year.

Wildfires cause up to $893 million a year in damages in the U.S. With the help of AI, LSU is stopping wildfires before they start. LSU professor Supratik Mukhopadhyay and 2023 graduate Dylan Wichman talk about how: lsu.edu/winning-teams/… We build teams that win in Louisiana, for the world. #WBTTW

LSU Health Shreveport scientists have recently received grants and fellowship awards from the American Heart Association, bringing a total of $800,000+ in research funding to our institution!

Today the $79M Center for Medical Education was unveiled to donors and elected officials at a ceremony honoring their support of this transformative project. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this a reality for our campus and community.

Proud PI moment:👏🙏 @NileshP50946540 received an Abstract Achievement Award from @ASH_hematology and will be presenting in #ash2023 @Harpreet7495 received a Junior Investigator Award from @StrokeAHA_ASA and will present her data in #ISC2024 @LSUHS @lsuhs_pathphd

"These will be valuable resources for our team to support research data and analysis needs, as well as improve efficiency regarding research integrity and compliance, which is a top priority for our institution,” said Jarrod Sawyer, Research Data and Applications Project Manager.

We are excited to be working with @digitalsci to implement @DSDimensions Analytics & Dimensions Research Security at LSU Health Shreveport: ow.ly/kacy50QbYui

Last Friday, we partnered with @LSUHS to host the Biomedical Research and Industry Day where local researchers gathered to build bridges between research and industry, making connections that lead to future scientific innovation. Click to read more: bit.ly/49mMxtZ

📢 Faculty and students: Have you completed the survey about how you use statistical software? Your feedback is appreciated and helps us improve our research tools and training!

Today we welcomed Spencer Rogers, LSU's Director of Innovation & Technology Commercialization, to the LSUHS campus to meet with faculty members and community leaders. He also gave an insightful presentation on "Finding Synergies for Improved Technology Commercialization." 💡🤝

Today is the deadline to register for Biomedical Research and Industry Day ❗️ BRAID will feature talks from scientific and industry experts, a poster presentation, and a networking workshop for students and trainees.🔗Register online at lsuhs.edu/centers/cardio…

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Shreveport for welcoming Dr. Chris Kevil, Vice Chancellor for Research at @LSUHS, as the speaker at today’s Rotary meeting! What a wonderful opportunity to share with community members the latest research developments at LSU Health Shreveport.