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The latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, released in April, recognizes three LSU institutions for their research activity, measured by total research spending and doctoral degrees awarded.
An estimated one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. While there is no cure, Professor Jan Hondzinski shares her research with the Parkinson’s community to help them lessen symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Louisiana’s sugarcane industry isn’t just a part of the state’s history — it’s a driving force in its economy. A partnership between the LSU AgCenter, the USDA, and the American Sugarcane League plays a pivotal role in keeping it that way.
LSU student Gerard Lorio is passionate about his research and persistent in his pursuit of a medical career. Those efforts have culminated in his selection as a Goldwater Scholar, a prestigious honor reserved for only an elite few nationwide.
The pollen season can be a miserable time for allergy sufferers, but there are ways to manage allergies and related symptoms. In this Q&A, LSU Health Shreveport's Dr. David A. Kaufman explains the science behind allergies and what people can expect during this pollen season.
The American Society for Nutrition and the ASN Foundation have honored Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Leanne Redman with the 2025 E.V. McCollum Award – given to a clinical investigator who is perceived as a major creative force, actively generating new concepts in nutrition.
LSU student researcher and aspiring meteorologist Jonathan Russell is investigating possible shifts in tropical storm tornado-formation trends in hopes of developing new and improved forecasting solutions that could lead to life-saving alerts.
Danielle Gipson, an LSU senior honors student majoring in biochemistry, has researched both the medical and social aspects of Louisiana's high breast cancer death rate, helping to shine a light on the issue and bring hope for a multi-faceted approach to solving it.
Alyssa Johnson is a biological sciences professor dedicated to inspiring future generations of scientists.
Jyotsna Sharma is a research specialist and field engineer, transforming engineering and STEM.
Six LSU faculty members have been selected as Rainmakers by the LSU Council on Research based on their outstanding scholarship and creative activity within their respective ranks and disciplines.
By 2030, it’s projected that 2.3 million Americans will be affected by cancer each year. At LSU, our work will contribute to finding new cancer-fighting drugs. Fatima Rivas, LSU chemistry assistant professor, is driven to develop new cancer-fighting drugs, specifically targeting triple-negative breast cancer—an aggressive form with limited treatment options.