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Three Fellows in the Department of Pathology and the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences at LSU Health Shreveport have been awarded Postdoctoral Fellowships from the American Heart Association (AHA), funding their ongoing research into cardiovascular diseases.

Aphios Granted U.S. Patent for Oral Administration of Bryostatin-1 Nanoparticles for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases, which was co-invented by LSU Health Shreveport professor, Dr. J. Steven Alexander.

JanOne Acquires Worldwide, Exclusive License for Promising Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), TV1001SR, which was invented by LSU Health Shreveport professor and vice chancellor for research, Dr. Chris Kevil.

The Medical Student Research Program provides medical students with the opportunity to gain additional experience in research.

Praveen K. Jaiswal, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has received a prestigious Research Scholar Award for Mentored Prostate Cancer Research from the AUA Urology Care Foundation.

Life Savers 2019 is held in honor of Anne Higdon, and proceeds will support cancer education and research grants in Shreveport.

Research and Industry Day (RAID) was hosted at LSU Health Shreveport on October 11.

Dr. Samant’s award will support his work on developing esophageal stents and advancing them for future use in a clinical setting.

The CURIOUS summer research program is designed to provide an educational and hands-on research opportunity for underrepresented undergraduate students interested in pursuing research as part of their career goals.

Rodney Shackelford, DO, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology, has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the A-T Children’s Project for his research project titled, “Pharmacologic Correction of the Cellular Sulfide Pool as a Treatment for Ataxia-Telangiectasia.”

Three Fellows in the Department of Pathology and the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences at LSU Health Shreveport have been awarded Postdoctoral Fellowships from the American Heart Association (AHA), funding their ongoing research into cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Stephan N. Witt, Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, was recently named a Senior Fellow of the Cell Stress Society International (CSSI).

Four distinguished members of our Department of Surgery were selected for Endowments, Dr. Keith White, Dr. Kathryn Richardson, Dr. Navdeep Samra and Dr. Quyen Chu.

Dr. Nathan and her fellow 2019 JA Laureates were recognized at the Laureate Lunch held on August 27 and will officially be inducted into the 25th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame on October 17.

Julia Esparza, AHIP, started as President of the Medical Library Association (MLA), a major national association for health sciences librarians.

James Patterson II, MD, PhD, has been named Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine effective August 1, 2019. 

Dr. Anthony Sin has been awarded the Donald and Kathryn R. Smith Endowed Chair in Spinal Treatment.

Bharat Guthikonda, MD, FAANS, FACS, Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Skull Base Research, has been named Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at LSU Health Shreveport.

The Louisiana Orthopaedic Association is a statewide, professional membership organization comprised of orthopaedic surgeons, orthopedic residents and affiliated healthcare providers.

Dr. Mary Jo Fitz-Gerald has been elected to the American Psychiatric Association's Assembly to serve as the Recorder.

LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) has received a $10,000 gift from the Committee of 100 Shreveport-Bossier as a public statement of support for the construction of the new Center for Medical Education.

Life Savers 2019 is held in honor of Anne Higdon, and proceeds will support cancer education and research grants in Shreveport.

The first annual Heart Health Day in Shreveport offered community members the opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals in a fun, family-friendly environment while participating in various educational activities about heart health.

Sarahbeth Howes, a 24-year-old cancer survivor from Shreveport, Louisiana, was the first adult survivor to speak on behalf of St. Jude families in the 2019 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day event in Washington D.C.

It will be far from an ordinary start this year for the YMCA’s football season.  An incredible group of local celebrities is coming together on Saturday September 14th to play a 6 on 6 flag football game at Loyola College Prep’s Messmer Stadium.  

Mini Medical School returns to LSU Health Shreveport for fall session in September. 

The Library will be highlighting the Amazing Captain Fit comic with the support of a National Network of Libraries of Medicine grant

Community supporters come together to help make desired outdoor play area a reality for Mollie. E. Webb patients.

Congratulations to our Junior Achievement of North Louisiana award recipients! Awards were presented at the 2019 JA ROI Showcase and JA Volunteer & Student Recognition Luncheon.

The Interactive Day of Education and Awareness of Science (I.D.E.A.S.) is a free event that features hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering and math.

The Medical Student Research Program provides medical students with the opportunity to gain additional experience in research.

Governor John Bel Edwards joined local and state leadership and legislators, LSU leadership and Ochsner Health System leadership for the groundbreaking of the Center for Medical Education building at LSU Health Shreveport.

Toni has been working in higher education for more than twenty years. She is returning to LSU Health Shreveport following employment at the Louisiana Department of Education, Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and Cornell University.

LSU Health Shreveport has received Continued Accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

James Patterson II, MD, PhD, has been named Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine effective August 1, 2019. 

40 high school and undergraduate students recently shared the research projects they have spent eight weeks working on in summer programs held at LSU Health Shreveport.

Dr. Anthony Sin has been awarded the Donald and Kathryn R. Smith Endowed Chair in Spinal Treatment.

Bharat Guthikonda, MD, FAANS, FACS, Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Skull Base Research, has been named Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at LSU Health Shreveport.

The School of Allied Health Professions has been awarded the “Geaux Upstate Technology Expansion” grant for $43,010 from The Noel Foundation, Inc.