LSU Health New Orleans Receives NIH Grant to Advance Stroke Research
LSU Health New Orleans has been awarded a five-year grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to propel pioneering research led by Dr. Nicolas G. Bazan. This initiative, titled “Neuroprotective lipid mediators target penumbra in experimental ischemic stroke,” marks a significant step forward in understanding and harnessing neuroprotective mechanisms against ischemic stroke.
LSU Health New Orleans Student Selected for NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative
LSU Health New Orleans proudly announces that LaMiah Hall, a medical student in the School of Medicine, has been selected to participate in the National Football League's Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. This prestigious opportunity will see Hall completing a clinical rotation with the New Orleans Saints sports medicine department during the 2024 training camp.
LSU Health New Orleans Congratulates Dr. Laura T. Hetzler on Prestigious Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science
LSU Health New Orleans proudly announces that Dr. Laura T. Hetzler, Vice Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, has been honored with the 2023 Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for her outstanding contributions, including the "paper of the year" in facial nerve reanimation and research. This esteemed recognition highlights Dr. Hetzler's exceptional leadership in advancing medical knowledge in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Louisiana Tumor Registry Renewal Signed into Law by Governor Landry
Governor Jeff Landry visited the LSU Health Sciences Center campus Wednesday, June 5, to sign ACT 404 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session into law. Presented by Senator Jimmy Harris, this significant act guarantees the ongoing operation of the Louisiana Tumor Registry.