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Dr. Logan Townsend Appointed Assistant Professor at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Dr. Townsend to direct the Center’s new Integrative Stress Metabolism Laboratory - July 03, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Recruiting Participants for Study on Weight Loss Using GLP-1-Based Therapy
Led by LSU Boyd Professor Dr. Eric Ravussin, the Novo Expenditure trial examines a hormone-based investigational treatment and its effects on energy use and weight loss - June 18, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Seeks Volunteers for Study on How the Body Regulates Weight
Study to explore how energy intake, energy expenditure and biological responses interact to influence body weight - June 18, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Dr. Owen Carmichael Awarded James W. and Neil Ann Parks Professorship for Dementia Research, Prevention and Treatment at Pennington Biomedical
Dr. Carmichael's research focuses on developing and applying advanced biomedical imaging techniques to better understand Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, brain aging and the effects of lifestyle and metabolic health on cognitive decline - June 18, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Recruiting Adults with Type 2 Diabetes for Avocado Nutrition Study
Researchers to examine whether daily avocado consumption can improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. - June 18, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical: New International Study Highlights Impact of Restrained Sitting on Movement Behaviors in Young Children
Researchers explored how time spent restrained in devices such as car seats and strollers may influence children's ability to meet movement behavior recommendations - May 30, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center Names 2025 Publication of the Year
Dr. Carmichael’s award-winning publication represents a landmark contribution to obesity research and translational medicine. - May 30, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Study Shows Use of Obesity Drugs Alongside Behavioral Intervention Associated with Reduced “Food Noise”
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Hanim Diktas presented “Changes in Food Noise in Two Weight Management Programs: Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists” at the 33rd European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey - May 15, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Contributes to Global Study on Physical Activity and Well-Being
Study offers new insight into how physical activity and emotional well-being are connected in everyday life. - May 13, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Critical Role of Exercise in the GLP-1 Era: Pennington Biomedical and Harvard Perspective
JAMA-published perspective by authors Dr. Steven Heymsfield of Pennington Biomedical and Drs. Daniel Lieberman and Daniel Aslan of Harvard University. - May 09, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Convenes Global Experts to Advance Understanding of Ultra-Processed Foods and Health
Symposium co-chaired by LSU Boyd Professor Dr. Eric Ravussin and University of Auckland’s Dr. Boyd Swinburn, both internationally recognized leaders in metabolism and public health nutrition - May 06, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Dr. Hannah Cabré Appointed Assistant Professor and Director of the Aging, Gynecology, and Endocrinology Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hannah Cabré as an Assistant Professor, effective May 1. Dr. Cabré, an emerging leader in the field of nutrition, aging and women’s health, will lead the newly established Aging,... - May 06, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Advances Understanding of How the Brain Senses Diet to Control Appetite and Metabolism
Research published in Cell Reports identifies liver-to-brain signals regulating eating and energy use. - April 26, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Toronto Research Institute Proposes Framework Connecting Nuclear Physics Data with Cosmological Observations in Effort to Explain Dark Energy and Dark Matter
Toronto research institute presents a theoretical programme suggesting that two of the biggest mysteries in cosmology may have simpler explanations than previously thought. By connecting findings from different areas of physics, the researchers argue that known quantum effects may help account for observations currently attributed to dark energy and dark matter, without requiring exotic new particles or forces. - April 16, 2026 - Institute of Integrative and Interdisciplinary Research
Minutes Matter Most When Exercising to Control Blood Sugar
Study says longer, not stronger, is the key for people with Type 2 diabetes. - April 10, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Fifth Annual Senior Black American Health Fair to be Held on April 11 at Pennington Biomedical
Open to all, the event will feature health screenings, educational speakers and engaging activities focused on improving health outcomes. - April 01, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Life's Essential 8: Optimizing Lifestyle Factors to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk and Improve Cardiovascular Health
Chinese Medical Journal Review: Lifestyle Factors and Cardiometabolic Risk - April 01, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Kamal Biswas Joins Regller as Chief Executive Officer to Redefine FDA-Regulated Manufacturing Quality with AI
Regller LLC, an AI-driven quality maturity SaaS platform for FDA-regulated industries, today announced the appointment of Kamal Biswas as its Chief Executive Officer. Kamal co-founded Regller and previously served on its board. With over 25 years of leadership experience across life sciences and technology, he brings deep expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality and compliance, management consulting to major pharma companies, and enterprise-scale AI and digital transformation. - March 31, 2026 - Regller
Pennington Biomedical Hosts Reception Honoring Dr. Steven Heymsfield as LSU Boyd Professor
LSU Boyd Professor is the university's highest faculty honor - March 26, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Improving Heart Health May Not be Enough to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Jeffrey Keller of Pennington Biomedical Research Center explores whether exercise and intensive cardiovascular risk reduction could improve cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease - March 25, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
RURAL Health Study Reveals Key Drivers of Chronic Disease in Assumption Parish
The study is evaluating health outcomes in comparable rural parishes; Assumption Parish data revealed with Franklin Parish data to follow later this year. - March 22, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Combination GLP-1 Therapy Shows Fat Mass Loss While Preserving Lean Mass in Adults with Obesity
Trial led by Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Steven Heymsfield finds that a GLP-1 therapy combined with bimagrumab, an investigational agent that blocks activin signaling pathways, results in greater weight reduction than either drug alone. - March 22, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
National Sleep Awareness Week 2026: Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Prachi Singh Shares Importance of a Complete Night’s Rest
A critical component of health, sleep can improve memory, promote brain health, strengthen the immune system and more. - March 12, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Hundreds Attend Pennington Biomedical's 26th Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women
Community event provides screenings, education and wellness activities. - March 11, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Researcher Publishes Editorial in Leading American Heart Association Journal
Food is Medicine: Dr. John Apolzan highlights the importance of fruit intake on vascular health. - March 11, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Bariatric Surgery Benefits Extend Across Socioeconomic Lines
Findings from analysis of the ARMMS-T2D study (Alliance of Randomized Trials of Medicine vs. Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes) - March 11, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Explore Factors Behind Body’s Ability to Regulate Weight
Two primary theories of set point and dual-intervention models have emerged; researchers encourage further studies. - January 16, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Dr. Jennifer Rood Named Pennington Biomedical Research Center Interim Executive Director
International search to be conducted for Center’s new full-time leader - January 14, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Dr. Elizabeth Stanley Named Associate Executive Director of Operations at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Stanley replaced long-time AED of Operations Guy LaVergne - January 14, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Accomplishments and Expansion of the Institute of Dementia Research & Prevention Highlighted at LSU Board of Supervisors Meeting
Web LABrainS has potential to engage more than 20,000 participants, adding assessments of sleep, driving risk, and falls, and integrating caregiver offerings that connect families to services and research opportunities. - January 11, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Saint Leo University Launches Lionova Institute
New division will expand Saint Leo’s impact in online education, healthcare and nursing — including direct-entry MSN (DEMSN) pathways — innovative doctoral programs, international partnerships, and workforce-aligned learning. - January 09, 2026 - Saint Leo University
AlloDx Unveils SuperNAT Platform: Breakthrough in Nephrin Antibody Detection for Podocyte Disease
The SuperNAT platform demonstrates 48.6% higher sensitivity than conventional ELISA, with its clinical validation data accepted for poster at ASN Kidney Week 2025. - December 25, 2025 - AlloDx
2025 Was a Year of Success for Pennington Biomedical, Filled with Scientific Discoveries, Impactful New Collaborations and Strategic New Hires
Efforts taken by Pennington Biomedical researchers and leaders place the Center on course of further advancements in 2026. - December 25, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center Celebrates a Year of Small Shifts
New themes and resources coming in 2026. - December 24, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Makes History with First-Ever International Symposium in Riyadh
Pennington Biomedical recognizes the pivotal contributions of Center researchers who presented and reprensted the Center during the symposium Dr. John Kirwan, Dr. Phil Schauer and Dr. Donna Ryan. - December 11, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
iFyber Expands Analytical Capabilities with Launch of Advanced LC-MS Services
iFyber has expanded its LC-MS analytical capabilities with advanced Orbitrap and UHPLC technology and the addition of industry experts Gary Schultz, PhD, and Brian Hoffman. The enhanced platform boosts sensitivity and analytical depth, supporting proteomics, metabolomics, E&L, and contaminant testing, strengthening iFyber’s mission to deliver high-quality, decision-driving preclinical insights. - December 10, 2025 - iFyber
Pennington Biomedical Appoints Dr. Corby Martin as the Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center announced that Dr. Corby Martin has been appointed as the Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education. - November 23, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Holiday Tips from the Experts at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Encourages “Small Shifts” for a Healthier, More Energized Holiday Season - November 19, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
EXOS Aerospace CEO John Quinn to Speak at the 8th Annual High-Speed Aerospace Transportation (HSAT) Workshop
EXOS Aerospace Systems & Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce that CEO and Co-Founder John Quinn will be among the featured speakers at the 8th Annual High-Speed Aerospace Transportation (HSAT) Workshop, hosted by InterFlight Global in collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). - November 11, 2025 - EXOS Aerospace Systems and Technologies
Pennington Biomedical Enters Phase II of NIH-Funded Metabolic Basis of Disease Center of Biomedical Research Excellence
Renewal represents a $10.9M NIH investment over five years expanding intellectual, scientific and technical infrastructure that enhances the study of metabolic components of disease states. - November 04, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Head to Atlanta for ObesityWeek 2025
Pennington Biomedical scientists to present at leading international conference on obesity research. - November 04, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Immundiagnostik, Inc. Partners With Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. to Offer Chemiluminescent Solutions
A new partnership between Immundiagnostik, Inc. and Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. expands access to innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and accuracy for clinical and research labs. - October 22, 2025 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
Pennington Biomedical Hosts NIDDK Clinical Methods for Nutrition & Obesity Research Course for Postdoctoral Fellows
Intensive four-day training program designed to equip postdoctoral fellows, advanced doctoral students, and early career investigators with hands-on expertise in state-of-the-art methods for clinical research in obesity, metabolism and nutrition - October 17, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical's 2025 Childhood Obesity Conference Welcomes More than 100 Physicians and Health Care Professionals
"Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy" was held on Oct. 2 and 3 at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and was presented by Greaux Healthy. - October 17, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington-Louisiana NORC Evaluates Precision Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Obesity: A Pipedream or Reality?
Key barriers and opportunities for implementation of precision approaches in clinical and public health settings for obesity treatments evaluated. - October 12, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Accofrisk Has Trained Its AI to Help Manage the Physical and Mental Health of Children
The Akcofrisk team has taken an important step in developing their Artificial Intelligence for the health and well-being of children and parents. - October 10, 2025 - Accofrisk
The FOXG1 Research Foundation Announces FDA Award of Orphan Drug Designation for FRF-001 Gene Therapy, Following Rare Pediatric Disease Designation
The FOXG1 Research Foundation announced the FDA has granted Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease designations to FRF-001, its gene therapy for FOXG1 syndrome. FRF-001 marks a historic first: a parent-led foundation sponsoring its own international, multi-site clinical trial. - September 29, 2025 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Find Severe Obesity Associated with Reduced Prevalence of Recommended Cancer Screenings
Researchers examined cancer screening data from more than 2 million study participants. - September 27, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
WREKD® Developing Breakthrough FPV Solutions to Bridge the Gap Between FPV Pilot Training and Field Operations
WREKD® is developing breakthrough FPV drone solutions that bridge the gap between pilot training and real-world field use. With a modular system that evolves from basic flight skills to mission-ready deployment, the company is expanding rapidly with global talent and consultants across FPV racing, film, defense, first response, and industrial inspection—building adaptable, safe, and NDAA-compliant solutions worldwide. - September 23, 2025 - The Wrekd Company LLC
Accofrisk AI Introduces New Women’s Health Section in Its Non-Invasive Smartwatch App
Accofrisk announces a major update to the Accofrisk smartwatch app: a new dedicated Women’s Health section designed to support menstrual health, overall wellbeing, and personalized self-care. - September 21, 2025 - Accofrisk