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Red River Radio - LSUHS Dr. Shawn McNeil, Dr. Kevin Murnane and PhD candidate Frances Vest talk about addiction to methamphetamines, its prevalence, and a new clinical trial at LSUHS with psilocybin as a possible treatment.
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CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
A select number of academic programs earn the designation as a Center of Excellence by the Louisiana Board of Regents and must demonstrate statewide leadership in their area of focus and a commitment to building on their respective strengths by advancing knowledge and skills to create better opportunities for improving the quality of life of Louisiana residents. Designated centers share being a hallmark of the institution with a strong performance record, concentration in a clearly defined area relevant to the state’s needs, a range of academic, training and research opportunities, and engagement with the greater community to address current issues. LSU Health Shreveport is home to four designated Centers of Research Excellence.
Feist-Weiller Cancer Center of Excellence
The FWCC team is committed to bringing life-saving discoveries about cancer to all of Louisiana and beyond. Collaboration between cancer researchers and treating physicians fosters a more comprehensive understanding of cancer.
Center of Excellence for Arthritis and Rheumatology
The CEAR engages in a multidisciplinary clinical, research and education mission to provide patients with cutting-edge care, advance the science of inflammatory and immunology diseases and to educate physicians.
Center of Excellence for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences
The CCDS's mission is to advance the understanding of cardiovascular disease and translational research while developing future generations of basic and clinical science investigators.
Center of Excellence for Emerging Viral Threats
The CEVT intersects critical public health needs with timely delivery of clinical and vaccine trials, testing, key SARS-CoV2 and other pathogen clinical diagnosis, community education, and training scientists, physicians and health work force.
TEACH • HEAL • DISCOVER
Center for Brain Health
The CBH expands neuroscience-related education, provides comprehensive care for brain disorders, and attracts young specialists and pioneering clinical trials to North Louisiana, and competes for large scale research funding.
Louisiana Addiction Research Center
LARC is committed to increasing knowledge and advancing research related to Substance Use Disorders to create a better quality of life for the citizens of our area.
Center of Academic Excellence for Patient Centered Rehabilitation
The School of Allied Health Professions' Center (CAE-PaCeR) will establish an infrastructure to bring the relevant academic, research, and clinical programs of the School into alignment for clinical learning, innovation, and collaboration.
Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence
In addition to the six Louisiana Board of Regents and LSU Board of Supervisors approved Centers, LSU Health Shreveport has two National Institutes of Health (NIH) Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) awards support the establishment and development of innovative, state-of-the-art biomedical and behavioral research centers at institutions in IDeA-eligible states through awards for three sequential five-year phases.
Center for Applied Immunology and Pathological Processes
The Center for Applied Immunology and Pathological Processes, directed by Dr. Andrew Yurochko, was established In 2021, supported by a five year, $10.5 million grant from the NIH.
Center for Redox Biology and Cardiovascular Disease
The Center for Redox Biology and Cardiovascular Disease, directed by Dr. Chris Kevil, was established in 2018 and is supported by a five-year, $10.5 million NIH COBRE grant.
Our Centers are actively engaged in educating the community,
training future scientists and advancing research through active collaborations.
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318 Forum - LSUHS is poised to impact our region in the coming years significantly. Through the Louisiana Addiction Research Center's pipeline of groundbreaking research, the medical center aims to support a continuum of care that can provide valuable resources to the community.
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KALB5 - Nearly seven million Americans are battling Alzheimer’s disease. Elizabeth Disbrow, Director of LSUHS Center for Brain Health, said the new blood test looking for misfolded proteins is a game changer for the Alzheimer’s community.
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318 Forum - Nicholas Goeders, PhD, Executive Director of the Louisiana Addiction Research Center, shares a personal reflection on the impact of substance abuse disorder.
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318 Forum - Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD, Director of the Center for Brain Health at LSUHS, shares advances and current studies in the detection and treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
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Promising new study with diabetes drug for people with Parkinson's disease (opens in new window/tab)
KTBS 3 - April is Parkinson's Disease awareness month, and there is a new drug that has promising results for people with Parkinson's. Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, Director of the LSUHS Center for Brain Health, ays the recent study found encouraging results.
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In collaboration with LSU Health New Orleans, Jerry McLarty, PhD, LSUHS Professor of Medicine, Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, awarded a five-year sub-award for research project, "Improving Cervical Cancer Prevention in Louisiana.”
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KTBS3 - Saturday, April 23rd, LSUHS will participate in the Annual Cancer Survivorship Walkathon at Betty Virginia Park beginning at 9 am. This is an opportunity to honor someone with cancer and provide encouragement.
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Geaux Bald is a medical student group at LSUHS and they held their annual fundraiser March 14, 2024. The fundraiser inspires students, faculty, and members of the community to shave or cut their hair in support of cancer patients.
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Located on the main floor of the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, the new Storment Technology Center will provide patients with online access to important information related to their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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“As oncologists appreciating first-hand the challenges of everything surrounding a cancer diagnosis, we’re thrilled that funds raised through Life Savers 2024 will provide a housing facility for cancer patients receiving treatment at the Feist-Weiller,” said Dr. Sanjay Juneja.
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KTBS 3 - Life Savers is a celebration and opportunity to raise vital funds for North Louisiana’s only academic cancer center. This year, proceeds from the event will support an effort to create a hospitality lodging facility for FWCC patients undergoing treatment.
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KSLA12 - Life Savers will take place on February 8th at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum under the theme "A Night at the Museum." Click here for tickets.
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LSU Health Shreveport / Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is a strategic partner with MD Anderson and the Cancer Focus Fund LP working to advance promising cancer therapies.
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“BRAID is more than just a conference, it’s a vibrant ecosystem of ideas fostering innovation among students, scientists and clinicians,” said Wayne Nix, chief innovation officer at LSUHS. “We celebrate the great minds of academia and industry brought together for a collaborative effort from all of our partners."
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