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Our Research Programs

Intense discovery work in  the basic, clinical and  population  health sciences that aims to solve the significant health problems of our times.

Our Faculty & Postdocs

Expert explorers  revealing the latest scientific  breakthrough; and those blazing futures trails in biomedical research.  

Core Services

These core services -- highly specialized teams and equipment - support a sophisticated research infrastructure.

Calculators 

 From weight loss predictors to BMI calculators for adults and children,  our tools help many study and improve metabolic health.

Current Research Trials

At the heart of all medical advances, research trials lead the way to new paths for prevention, detection or treatment of disease.  

About Research  Trials

Research trials are used to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. 

Find out more about how the trial process works, how volunteers are protected, and other national resources of interest for volunteers and scientists. 

Participant Stories

Research trial volunteers participate for many reasons; some to help others; others to move science forward.   Find out how they are leading our work to new discoveries. 

BMI Calculator

Knowing your BMI is an important first step in research trial participation. 

Greaux Healthy

The Greaux Healthy  initiative offers easily accessible products, tools, and resources tailored to meet children and families where they are in both life and health.

Events 

Pennington Biomedical hosts events that bring scientific experts to the community on a variety of topics from the health benefits of plants to women's wellness and men's health. 

Health & Nutrition Resources

We have a number of fact sheets, flyers, and presentaitons,  including scientifically based insights into nutrition and exercise effects on health available.

Endocrinology and Diabetes

Our team is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of endocrine disorders through a personalized, compassionate, and patient-centered approach.

Technology Transfer

At the forefront of translating science into solutions, technology transfer creates the bridge from the lab to the marketplace .

Facilities

Find out about our state of the art equipment  and services that are available to researchers around the world. 

Clinical Trial Volunteers

Our volunteers move science forward by participating in trials to test the safety and efficacy of new treatments, diagnostic services and pharmaceutical interventions

Interested in Investing?

The future of biomedical innovation begins in academic research facilities.  Find out more about patents, licensing and how you can become a partner.

I'm interested in...

Our Research Programs

Intense discovery work in  the basic, clinical and  population  health sciences that aims to solve the significant health problems of our times.

Our Faculty & Postdocs

Expert explorers  revealing the latest scientific  breakthrough; and those blazing futures trails in biomedical research.  

Core Services

These core services -- highly specialized teams and equipment - support a sophisticated research infrastructure.

Calculators 

 From weight loss predictors to BMI calculators for adults and children,  our tools help many study and improve metabolic health.

Current Research Trials

At the heart of all medical advances, research trials lead the way to new paths for prevention, detection or treatment of disease.  

About Research  Trials

Research trials are used to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. 

Find out more about how the trial process works, how volunteers are protected, and other national resources of interest for volunteers and scientists. 

Participant Stories

Research trial volunteers participate for many reasons; some to help others; others to move science forward.   Find out how they are leading our work to new discoveries. 

BMI Calculator

Knowing your BMI is an important first step in research trial participation. 

Greaux Healthy

The Greaux Healthy  initiative offers easily accessible products, tools, and resources tailored to meet children and families where they are in both life and health.

Events 

Pennington Biomedical hosts events that bring scientific experts to the community on a variety of topics from the health benefits of plants to women's wellness and men's health. 

Health & Nutrition Resources

We have a number of fact sheets, flyers, and presentaitons,  including scientifically based insights into nutrition and exercise effects on health available.

Endocrinology and Diabetes

Our team is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of endocrine disorders through a personalized, compassionate, and patient-centered approach.

Technology Transfer

At the forefront of translating science into solutions, technology transfer creates the bridge from the lab to the marketplace .

Facilities

Find out about our state of the art equipment  and services that are available to researchers around the world. 

Clinical Trial Volunteers

Our volunteers move science forward by participating in trials to test the safety and efficacy of new treatments, diagnostic services and pharmaceutical interventions

Interested in Investing?

The future of biomedical innovation begins in academic research facilities.  Find out more about patents, licensing and how you can become a partner.

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Senior Vice Chancellor and Executive Director Search

LSU seeks a scientist of international prominence to serve as its next Senior Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The SVCED of Pennington Biomedical Research Center serves as the campus' chief executive, administrative, and strategic leader for one of the nation’s premier institutions in nutrition, obesity, and metabolic health research.

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LSU Research

LSU Surpasses $600 Million in Research Activity, Continuing Multi-Year Historic Rise Across Unified Flagship

LSU’s Flagship has surpassed $600 million in annual research activity, building on last year’s record-setting milestone when the campuses exceeded $500 million for the first time ever. This marks the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking research wins. “This is not a one-time jump. It is a trajectory,” said Chancellor Jim Dalton. “We are building exceptional momentum across every single flagship campus.”

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FASN

Dr. John Apolzan and Dr. Leanne Redman Named 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellows

Two researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have been named 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellows of the American Society for Nutrition, or ASN, recognizing their significant contributions to nutrition science and sustained engagement in the nutrition community. Dr. John Apolzan and Dr. Leanne Redman were selected for the Fellows of ASN, or FASN, designation, an honor awarded to nutrition professionals who have demonstrated substantial impact in research, translational science and service to the field.

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2025 Publication of the Year

2025 Publication of the Year Award

The Publication of the Year Awards recognize outstanding scientific contributions by Pennington Biomedical faculty whose research demonstrates exceptional innovation, impact, and advancement of knowledge in obesity, metabolism, nutrition, and related biomedical sciences. These awards highlight the breadth and excellence of research conducted across the Center and celebrate publications that have significantly influenced their respective fields during the past year.

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About Us

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, and nutrition.  Our scientists conduct basic, clinical and population health research with the vision of leading the world in promoting nutrition and metabolic health and eliminating metabolic disease through scientific discoveries that create solutions from cells to society.  

Key Facts

World's largest academic nutrition research center

Helped create DASH diet, a top ranked diet in the US

330 worldwide collaborators, representing 23 countries

US Military Nutrition Research Leader

 

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