LA CaTS’ Community Research for Optimal Wellness Network Open House

Open House at Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Pennington Biomedical Employees Celebrated at Service Award Luncheon

Eight employees recognized for 25 years or more of service at Pennington Biomedical

Close to $14M Awarded to Study Childhood Obesity Interventions

Behavioral interventions to treat childhood obesity in rural and minority communities across Louisiana and Tennessee to be studied.

A Prophetic Vision: Pennington Biomedical

Ahead of its time in 1983, Pennington Biomedical continues to raise the bar on scientific understanding of how nutrition impacts diseases

Dr. Jacob Mey Shares Ways to Avoid Post-Thanksgiving Drowsiness

Dr. Jacob Mey runs the Mitochondrial Energetics and Nutrient Utilization, or MENU, laboratory at Pennington Biomedical in Baton Rouge

LSU Science Café: Demystifying School Lunch

Pennington Biomedical’s Cathy Carmichael to offer insights into school lunch on Nov. 28

$3.4M Investment in Baton Rouge Health District Gateway Enhancements

The Baton Rouge Health District, comprising a coalition of prominent health-related institutions, is at the forefront of R.E.A.C.H.

Semaglutide benefits extend beyond treating obesity

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Donna Ryan served as co-chair for steering committee behind revolutionary SELECT study

Elite Accomplishments Celebrated with LSU Presidential Laurel Award

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Leanne Redman honored for TOPS Achievement Award

Cultivating Cures: Pennington Biomedical's Jaclyn Williams

In the search for therapies to help tackle obesity, one researcher finds parallels between the laboratory and the flower garden

A Lifetime in Research: Dr. Catherine Champagne

During her 33 years at Pennington Biomedical, Dr. Champagne has contributed to groundbreaking research studies and watched the center grow

Dr. Leanne Redman Selected for Top Honor by The Obesity Society

Dr. Redman receives TOPS Research Achievement Award; Obesity Society also honors Dr. Emily Flanagan with Early Career Travel Award

Working to overcome major hurdles in cancer research and rare diseases

Leading national cancer expert Dr. Robert Kesterson calls Pennington Biomedical home

Local Scientists Continue to Rank Among the World’s Most Cited

Google Scholar Citations Database includes five Pennington Biomedical faculty and one adjunct professor

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Ursula White Chairs ObesityWeek Committee

ObesityWeek to feature hundreds of innovative scientific abstracts

Louisiana Center for Health Equity Summit is Back in Person

Impressive Lineup of Keynote Speakers for Conference at Pennington Biomedical on Oct. 3-4

Pennington Biomedical Executive Director Serving on National Committee

Dr. John Kirwan was selected for a national committee on reducing diet-related chronic disease.

Health Research Network of Data Warehouses in Development

LA CaTS to administer an NIH grant of $1.3 million for Pennington Biomedical, Tulane-facilitated health data projects

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Baton Rouge

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How Can Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss Affect Aging?

DiAL-Health study continues recruiting in the Baton Rouge and Birmingham areas

Gestational Weight Gain Increased in Louisiana During the Pandemic

Pennington Biomedical and Woman’s Hospital study shows that more pregnant women exceeded the recommend weight gain during the pandemic

Get an Inside Look at Pennington Biomedical on Sept. 28

Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation to officially kick off Annual Fund for Excellence with "A Taste of Pennington Biomedical" Event

Register for Saturday’s Men’s Health Summit at Pennington Biomedical

Event to feature health screenings, fitness activities and free immunizations

Pennington Biomedical Research Featured on August Cover of Diabetes

The study demonstrates the link between exercise and improved pancreatic function and insulin secretion

Louisiana Obesity Society Conference Held in New Orleans

The conference included a variety of speakers from Louisiana and beyond, along with roundtable discussions and exhibitors.

Louisiana Obesity Society to Host Inaugural Conference on Aug. 12

Conference in conjunction with the Louisiana Chapter of American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery being held in New Orleans

Dr. Prachi Singh Secures $3.7M Grant from NIH

NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute awarded the grant to support research into the cardiovascular risks of limited sleep

Registration Opens for Pennington Biomedical’s Men’s Health Summit

Event to feature health screenings, fitness activities and free immunizations

Summer Belongs to Blueberries

Celebrate National Blueberry Month with Tips from Pennington Biomedical Dietitians

Participants Sought for Iron Deficiency Among Women Study

Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Stephen Hennigar is studying dietary strategies to improve iron status in iron deficient women

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🌱 Woman Found Dead + Residence Inn Marriot ADA Lawsuit

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Giving children the best chance at healthy lives

Pediatric Obesity & Health Behavior Lab at Pennington Biomedical promotes physical activity through "exergaming" and wearable technologies

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🌱 Man Arrested For Shooting Dog + Local Woman Killed By Train

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Bariatric Surgery Shows Long-term Success for Diabetes Management

The 12-year study affirms that metabolic surgery provides better results, less regression, as confirmed by Pennington Biomedical researchers

🌱 Month-Long Investigation Gets 5 Arrests + Exciting Weekend Events

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