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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
Pennington Biomedical was proud to be well-represented at #NUTRITION2025, the flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, held in Orlando. Our researchers contributed to important discussions on ultra-processed foods, GLP-1 guidelines, and the future of precision
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YOU’RE INVITED to our 2025 Pennington Biomedical Men’s Health Summit happening on Saturday, August 23rd! For more info, visit
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"Consuming fewer calories is largely accepted as a way to improve health and lose weight, but a recently published study in Nature Metabolism points to a specific sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine as a key component in weight loss. In the study 'Cysteine depletion triggers
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We at Pennington Biomedical Research Center wish you all a happy and safe #IndependenceDay! Our office is closed today and will reopen for normal business operations on Monday, July 7th. 🎆
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CENTER UPDATE: In observance of Independence Day, the center will be closed Friday, July 4th. We will resume regular operations on Monday, July 7th.
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We are proud to be recognized by @SecKennedy as the leading institution in the country on nutrition, food, and health.
I had the incredible honor of hosting @SecKennedy on our Diner Days podcast. We dove into Louisiana’s historic MAHA legislation and talked about future steps to creating a healthier America for all! Watch here:
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Ever wondered how we manage our weight? Join our DIP study to help us find out. We are seeking men and women, ages 18 to 40. You can earn up to $1,500. Meals also provided at no cost to you. Learn more:
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Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and between the ages of 18 and 65? Join the Avocado-T2D study and help us understand the impact of Hass avocados on fasting blood sugar. You can earn up to $1,000. See if you qualify:
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New GLP-1 Therapies Enhance Quality of Weight Loss by Improving Muscle Preservation #PBRCResearch #WBTTW
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RT @metabolic_knife: Great work from Dr. Michael Kachmar - Belly Flop Syndrome. and much more! Extremely proud of you @_mikekachmar_ . @P….
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RT @DrJohnKirwan: Today at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, we celebrated a momentous occasion as Governor Jeff Landry signed Senator….
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RT @metabolic_knife: Metabolic surgery reduces CRC disease progression through circulating bile acid diversion - very exciting, mechanistic….
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RT @LAGovJeffLandry: Governor Jeff Landry and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Hold Historic MAHA Bill Signing
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RT @metabolic_knife: Top Papers Presentation 2 Years Running! Very proud of Dr. Florina Corpodean @MdFlori discussing her work examining ro….
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Thank you to Dr. Nicolas Nbonsou and Dr. Hanim Diktas for sharing their work as postdoctoral research fellows at last week's Work In Progress!
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Melissa Martin, director of @GreauxHealthy at Pennington Biomedical, spoke at the Press Club of Baton Rouge today about the Greaux Healthy initiative, a partnership with the State of Louisiana focused on preventing and treating childhood obesity #WBTTW
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RT @DrJohnKirwan: Thank you, Eric Ravussin, for sharing the updated definition of clinical obesity at the 85th Scientific Sessions of the @….
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RT @DrJohnKirwan: Looking forward to hearing and presenting the latest great science in the diabetes field at the ADA Scientific Sessions i….
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The IMPACT study is looking at how the bacteria in your gut changes during cancer treatment — and how that might help fight triple-negative breast cancer in women. You can earn up to $200 by joining the IMPACT study. Learn more:
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After more than 30 years of dedicated service, we celebrated Anne Duke’s incredible career with a retirement party full of laughter, stories, and gratitude. Anne has supported nearly every executive director in Pennington Biomedical’s history, and her legacy of unwavering
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