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To lead the world in promoting metabolic health and eliminating metabolic diseases through scientific discoveries that create "solutions from cells to society."
Baton Rouge, LA
Joined January 2010
Thank you to the LSU Board of Supervisors for their approval of continued authorization of the Institute for Dementia Research & Prevention (IRDP) at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Today, Dr. Jeffrey Keller presented the the #LSU Board on accomplishments made by the
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Five LSU researchers are included in Clarivate’s list of Highly Cited Researchers of 2025. Clarivate is a trusted provider of academic impact insights, leveraged by various institutions, including the Association of American Universities (AAU), to collect citation metrics.. Four
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A Capstone Moment in Riyadh Our inaugural Pennington Obesity and Metabolic Disease Symposium exceeded expectations in every dimension. Attendance surpassed projections, bringing together senior consultants, department heads, and emerging physicians from leading institutions
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"There may be a link between GLP-1 drugs and iron deficiency anemia, but the jury is still out, since not much research has been conducted in this area,” Stephen Hennigar, PhD, associate professor, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, told Medscape
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Do you have a child 5 years of age or younger? See if they qualify for the Shape Up! Keiki study. You can earn up to $200. Learn more: https://t.co/ga7F2Z2Q1c
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PENNINGTON MAKES HISTORY We were excited to host our first-ever international symposium—the Pennington Obesity and Metabolic Disease Symposium in Riyadh. This historic program concluded an extraordinary week of partnership-building across the Gulf region, with meetings at
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Proud of the great success of the Pennington Obesity Symposium in Riyadh . Incredible engagement and true collaboration toward advancing obesity care. Grateful to @PBRCNews , @PSchauerMD, Prof John Kirwan, and Prof Donna Ryann, and @SSEMt for hosting us
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Check out Dr. Sujoy Ghosh's segment on @talk1073 " AI at Pennington: From Research to Personalized Medicine" https://t.co/Mof0M49yMc
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With great pleasure SSEM was proud to host the Pennington Biomedical Research Center! A powerhouse institution behind major breakthroughs in obesity medicine — and trusted by NASA to advance research on metabolism and muscle preservation in space. Through expert lectures in
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Thank you, to Dr. Candida Rebello, for presenting on her work at Work In Progress! #WIP #WomenInSTEM
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Check out @talk1073 to hear from PBRC's Dr. Sujoy Ghosh!
Friday Morning on @talk1073 6:50 @davidgura talks 🎙️📰 7:15 @Scottballard5 talks 🐅🏟️ 7:35 @ThePattyGShow talks 📆📈 8:15 @PBRCNews talks 🩻⚕️ 8:35 Pappy’s Gumbo talks 🥣🥣 Join me from 6-9am
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Semira Ortiz, PhD, of @PBRCNews presents “NF1 Loss of Heterozygosity Causes Impaired Mitochondrial Respiration in a Mouse Model of a Patient Mutation” #NFYIF25 #makenfvisible #endnf #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedX @ChildrensTumor
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In a spirited session at Obesity Week 2025 in Atlanta, two experts, including Dr. Eric Ravussin of PBRC, took different views on the term "metabolically healthy obesity" (MHO) and whether it describes a scientific paradigm shift or a medical myth. To view the full article, visit
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Thank you, to Dr. Robert Newton for presenting at this week's Work In Progress!
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Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, selected by NASA💫 to study how nutrition and metabolism prevent bone and muscle loss during long-duration spaceflight—as they bring their world-class expertise to the field of obesity medicine.
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This Thanksgiving, Pennington Biomedical is grateful for the opportunity to advance health and wellness through research. From our incredible faculty and staff to our supportive community, thank you for inspiring our daily mission. Happy Thanksgiving! Reminder: Our offices will
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Via @brbizreport: Ask the Expert: Sujoy Ghosh, PhD, is a professor in the Laboratory of Functional Genomics and director of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Core at Pennington Biomedical, where he applies computational and AI approaches to advance biomedical research
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Sujoy Ghosh, PHD Professor, Laboratory of Functional Genomics Director, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Core Pennington Biomedical Research Center Sujoy Ghosh, PhD, is a professor in the...
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Clinical Research Coordinator Sarah Taff brings Pennington Biomedical’s story to life through her painting, “The Tree That Knows Our Steps.” Inspired by her surroundings, Sarah has found a unique interplay of art and research, noting that both require patience, attention to
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Dr. Corby Martin brings exceptional qualifications to this role. As a Professor in our Division of Clinical Sciences and nationally recognized expert in digital health and obesity research, he has demonstrated outstanding scientific leadership and deep commitment to our mission.
"LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center announced that Dr. Corby Martin has been appointed as the Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education, effective November 1, 2025."To view the full article, visit https://t.co/eFZTMMolz8
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Thank you, to Dr. Yanlin He, for presenting on his work in the Brain Glycemic and Metabolism Control Lab at last week's Work In Progress!
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