2026 News Feed
Dr. Robert Dubin Named Fellow of The Obesity Society
Dr. Robert Dubin, Associate Professor at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has been named a Fellow of The Obesity Society, or FTOS, one of the highest honors bestowed by the organization. The prestigious FTOS designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional scholarly achievement in obesity research, including a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and significant contributions to the field. Fellows of The Obesity Society are also eligible to hold leadership positions, vote on organizational matters and help guide the future direction of the society.
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Key Factors That Build Resilience and Support Mental Health in Female Athletes Identified
Researchers have identified several modifiable factors that influence psychological resilience in female athletes and found that greater resilience may help protect against depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and high levels of perceived stress.
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Researchers Identify Cellular Trigger Behind Pollution-Driven Lung Damage
A team of LSU researchers has pinpointed a specific type of lung cell that acts as a master switch for the harmful inflammation caused by a dangerous class of air pollutants—a discovery that opens the door to new treatments for asthma and other respiratory diseases.
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Long-Term Study Finds Lifestyle Intervention Reduces Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases in Adults with Prediabetes
A major long-term study of adults with prediabetes found that intensive lifestyle intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing multiple chronic health conditions over time, highlighting the lasting benefits of healthy behavior changes for aging populations.
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Pennington Biomedical Recruiting Participants for Study on Weight Loss Using GLP-1-Based Therapy
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is recruiting participants for a clinical trial evaluating how a study drug for weight loss influences metabolism (the process by which food is used to supply energy for the body) compared to a diet. Dr. Eric Ravussin, LSU Boyd Professor and director of the Human Translational Physiology Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical, is currently leading the study.
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Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Corby Martin Awarded LPFA Endowed Chair in Nutrition
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Corby Martin has been named the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA) Endowed Chair in Nutrition, a chair established through private donations matched by the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund. Dr. Martin was nominated by Pennington Biomedical leadership, with his appointment approved by the LPFA and Louisiana Board of Regents at its June meeting.
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Americans with Severe Obesity Receive Fewer Surgeries Despite Rising Need
Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels of obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures overall. These procedures include common operations like knee or hip replacement, hernia surgery, and surgery of the breast, prostate and colon – operations that are frequently done for cancer.
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OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center Names Dr. John Kirwan as New Director
Diabetes is a critical health challenge in Oklahoma, with more than 14 percent of the state’s adult population diagnosed with the disease—surpassing the national average and making its widespread impact a defining public health challenge for the state. The University of Oklahoma is committed to reducing diabetes complications and related deaths in Oklahoma by 30% over five years.
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Dr. Jacob Mey Named a Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
For more than four decades, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Media Spokesperson Program has amplified evidence-based nutrition and healthy eating messages to millions of Americans across media platforms. The Academy is proud to welcome six new registered dietitian nutritionists to the program of trained media experts who help translate nutrition science into clear, consumer-friendly information, including Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Jacob Mey.
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Pennington Biomedical First to Estimate Pediatric Obesity Prevalence Using New Lancet Commission Definition
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have published the first study to estimate the prevalence of pediatric obesity among U.S. children and adolescents using the new Lancet Commission definitions of preclinical and clinical obesity. The study, “Prevalence of Preclinical and Clinical Obesity Among US Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 18 Years: NHANES 2017–2023,” published in the journal Obesity, was selected as an Editor’s Choice article in recognition of its scientific significance and potential impact on the field of pediatric obesity research.
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