Intense discovery work in the basic, clinical and population health sciences that aims to solve the significant health problems of our times.
Expert explorers revealing the latest scientific breakthrough; and those blazing futures trails in biomedical research.
These core services -- highly specialized teams and equipment - support a sophisticated research infrastructure.
From weight loss predictors to BMI calculators for adults and children, our tools help many study and improve metabolic health.
At the heart of all medical advances, research trials lead the way to new paths for prevention, detection or treatment of disease.
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.
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.
Knowing your BMI is an important first step in research trial participation.
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.
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.
At Pennington Biomedical, we believe that big transformations start with small steps. Whether it's drinking more water, taking a daily walk, or simply taking a few deep breaths, we believe that every small step you take can lead to big results.
Our team is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of endocrine disorders through a personalized, compassionate, and patient-centered approach.
At the forefront of translating science into solutions, technology transfer creates the bridge from the lab to the marketplace .
Find out about our state of the art equipment and services that are available to researchers around the world.
Our volunteers move science forward by participating in trials to test the safety and efficacy of new treatments, diagnostic services and pharmaceutical interventions
The future of biomedical innovation begins in academic research facilities. Find out more about patents, licensing and how you can become a partner.
Intense discovery work in the basic, clinical and population health sciences that aims to solve the significant health problems of our times.
Expert explorers revealing the latest scientific breakthrough; and those blazing futures trails in biomedical research.
These core services -- highly specialized teams and equipment - support a sophisticated research infrastructure.
From weight loss predictors to BMI calculators for adults and children, our tools help many study and improve metabolic health.
At the heart of all medical advances, research trials lead the way to new paths for prevention, detection or treatment of disease.
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.
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.
Knowing your BMI is an important first step in research trial participation.
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.
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.
At Pennington Biomedical, we believe that big transformations start with small steps. Whether it's drinking more water, taking a daily walk, or simply taking a few deep breaths, we believe that every small step you take can lead to big results.
Our team is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of endocrine disorders through a personalized, compassionate, and patient-centered approach.
At the forefront of translating science into solutions, technology transfer creates the bridge from the lab to the marketplace .
Find out about our state of the art equipment and services that are available to researchers around the world.
Our volunteers move science forward by participating in trials to test the safety and efficacy of new treatments, diagnostic services and pharmaceutical interventions
The future of biomedical innovation begins in academic research facilities. Find out more about patents, licensing and how you can become a partner.
Timothy Allerton, PhD, is an assistant professor of vascular metabolism at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. He is a licensed clinical exercise physiologist. During his postdoctoral fellowship, also at Pennington Biomedical, Dr. Allerton developed a strong interest in the link between vascular function and metabolism. In May, several research data posters, presentations, and publications were evaluated by Pennington Biomedical faculty, with Dr. Allerton’s publication “Exercise Therapy Rescues Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction and Exercise Intolerance in Cardiometabolic HFpEF” selected as the Publication of the Year among those produced by peers and colleagues.
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Dr. Kara Denstel is leading the Pennington Generation study, which is designed to capture a clear picture of the health of Louisiana families, specifically physical activity, sleep quality, eating habits and more. Dr. Denstel recently participated in a Pennington Biomedical Q&A to elaborate on the Pennington Generation study, how she got involved, and what she and colleagues hope to learn from the collected data.
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Researchers found that tirzepatide, a medication primarily used for treating type 2 diabetes and weight loss, reduced body weight, food intake and many measures of appetite more than placebo and liraglutide. These results were recently published in Nature Medicine in the study titled “Tirzepatide on ingestive behavior in adults with overweight or obesity: a randomized 6-week phase 1 trial.”
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Consuming fewer calories is largely accepted as a way to improve health and lose weight, but a recently published study in Nature Metabolism points to a specific sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine as a key component in weight loss. In the study “Cysteine depletion triggers adipose tissue thermogenesis and weight loss,” researchers discovered that when study participants restricted their calorie intake, it resulted in reduced levels of cysteine in white fat.
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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 and dementia. Our scientists conduct basic, clinical and population health research with the vision of leading the world in promoting metabolic health and eliminating metabolic disease through scientific discoveries that create solutions from cells to society.
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