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Zubaidah Nor Hanipah Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the Metamor Institute
Dr. Zubaidah “Zuby” Nor Hanipah recently joined Pennington Biomedical as an associate professor-research in the Clinical Metabolic Surgery Laboratory. Dr. Nor Hanipah’s research interests encompass a comprehensive study of metabolic and bariatric surgery outcomes, with a primary emphasis on obesity, metabolic disorders, and metabolic syndrome.
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New Era of Obesity Drug Development, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
In this webinar, learn about obesity's health burden and the evolution of drug development in obesity. The speakers will discuss about the importance of preservation of muscle mass for long term weight maintenance. They will address the different methodologies used to evaluate total energy expenditure and its components.
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Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is formally launching Greaux Healthy, a public service initiative designed to help improve kids’ health at every age. Developed with funding from the State of Louisiana, Greaux Healthy implements 35 years of Pennington Biomedical research and discoveries to inform tools, resources and programing for children, parents, physicians and educators throughout the state.
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Study to Evaluate THC, CBD Benefits for Dementia-Related Agitation
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Jeff Keller is evaluating the potential for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD, to reduce the behaviors indicating agitation, distress or anxiety in patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The study is designed for hospice-eligible patients who are either receiving hospice care or who are eligible for hospice, and who are exhibiting agitation concurrently with a diagnosis of dementia. There are currently no FDA-approved medications to treat agitation at the end-of-life stages in dementia patients.
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Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shift for September: Hydration
This month, the Small Shifts Squad at Pennington Biomedical Research Center will focus on something simple yet incredibly impactful: hydrating more. Staying properly hydrated is essential for maintaining energy levels, improving concentration, and supporting overall health.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center Experts Available to Speak on Research Efforts During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September is designated as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in the United States. At Pennington Biomedical, researchers explore a wide array of scientifically proven causes, treatment, and prevention programs for childhood obesity, including healthy food choices, environmental factors, and community parks and playgrounds.
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Registration Now Open for Pennington Biomedical 2024 Men's Health Summit
The Pennington Biomedical Men’s Health Summit returns for 2024 on Saturday, September 14, presented by Our Lady of the Lake. The free summit is available to all men over the age of 18, and will include a wide array of free health screenings, informational sessions, and a UFC demonstration. Registration is now open, and space is limited so early sign-up is encouraged.
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Pennington Biomedical Study to Explore Effects of Soy on Blood Sugar Levels
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Candida Rebello wants to know more about the intersection of blood sugar levels and a diet rich in soy. This intersection is the primary focus of her new study, “Lifestyle Intervention for Improving Metabolic and Motivational Outcomes,” or MOTIVATE, which explores how specific diets can impact blood sugar, and potentially improve mood and energy levels.
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Low Oxygen and Weight Status Trial Seeking Participants
Can reduced oxygen in the air lead to weight loss? That is what Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Claire Berryman is exploring in the “Low Oxygen and Weight Status,” or LOWS, study, which is currently recruiting participants. The study is open to adults between the ages of 22 and 65, and it lasts up to four months.
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Second Annual Louisiana Obesity Society Conference Held in New Orleans
The Louisiana Obesity Society and the Louisiana Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery hosted the 2024 Louisiana Obesity Conference on Saturday, Aug. 10, in New Orleans at the Renaissance Arts Hotel. Keynote speakers for the event included a video message from Senator Bill Cassidy, MD; State Senator Royce Duplessis; Dr. Jamy Ard, President of The Obesity Society; and Dr. Ann Rogers, President-Elect of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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Rural Health and Lung Study Coming to Franklin Parish
The Risks Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal, or RURAL, Heart and Lung study will arrive in Louisiana’s Franklin Parish on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The study team, who were stationed in Assumption Parish starting in February 2024, are conducting a comprehensive longitudinal cohort study designed to help researchers better understand the underlying health risks faced by residents in rural areas.
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Scientists Reach Consensus for Fasting Terminology
Dr. Eric Ravussin of Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge was one of 38 scientists from five continents to present the first international consensus on fasting terminology and key definitions. Published in Cell Metabolism, the recent study reflects the increasing popularity of diets tied to fasting and a significant increase in scientific studies of fasting. While the application of fasting is rapidly growing, there was previously no globally established terminology.
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Pennington Biomedical Researcher Dr. Carrie Elks Awarded $1.4 Million to Study Fat Cell Communication Cycle
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, or NIDDK, awarded Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Carrie Elks a grant of $1.4 million to explore insulin resistance and inflammation in fat cells. Dr. Elks will apply the grant toward her Matrix Biology Laboratory’s project “Adipocyte cytokine signaling as a coordinator of adipose tissue function.”
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Reis Alsberry Joins Pennington Biomedical as Director of Intellectual Property and Commercialization
Reis Alsberry has joined the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, serving as the new Director of Intellectual Property and Commercialization. In this role, Reis will oversee the patentability, protection and market potential of inventions and discoveries emerging from Pennington Biomedical. He will also license new technologies to industry through active marketing, and he will help in the creation of startup companies by faculty and students.
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Pennington Biomedical’s Olympic Debut
If you’ve been keeping up with the summer Olympics in Paris, odds are you’ve also seen a commercial for the Center running during NBC’s coverage. The Comms/Marketing team were able to secure a local commercial spot during this world-wide event in an effort to showcase our great work.
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Pennington Biomedical Scientists Outline Key Challenges and Promising Avenues in Obesity Genetics
Research on the genetics of obesity dates to the early 1920s, with many of the initial findings indicating the complexity and multifaceted nature of obesity perfectly resonating with more modern discoveries. Researchers at Pennington Biomedical have collected nearly a century’s worth of considerations and advancements to frame their perspectives on modern research into the genetics of obesity.
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Studying Childhood Obesity: Your Family Could Help Researchers Move Science Forward
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is home to the top scientists in the world who are studying one of the most pressing health issues in our country – childhood obesity. Despite ongoing efforts, childhood obesity rates have continued to soar over the last 10 years, with about 1-in-5 children affected by obesity. To move the science forward, Pennington Biomedical invites parents to enroll their children in clinical research trials.
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July’s Small Shift: Prioritizing Sleep
Small shifts can make a big impact on a person’s long-term health, and that includes catching some Z's. Quality sleep is essential for physical health, mental clarity and emotional resilience. This month, making a few small adjustments to sleep routines can enhance overall health and energy levels.
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Celebrate National Blueberry Month with Pennington Biomedical Dietitians
Since 1974, July has been observed as National Blueberry Month in honor of one of nature’s top superfoods. But what exactly makes blueberries so beneficial?
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The American Cancer Society Awards $217,500 to Pennington Biomedical Researcher for Study on How Aerobic Exercise Impacts Colorectal Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for $28 million in new Extramural Discovery Science research and career development grants. The awards will fund investigators at institutions across the United States starting in July 2024.
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