Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center are scheduled to present their latest findings in diabetes research and treatment at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) flagship conference, the 86th annual Scientific Sessions, taking place June 5-8 in New Orleans. To view the full article, visit https://www.pbrc.edu/news/media/2026/ada-new-orleans.aspx

Advance the future of human performance research at Pennington Biomedical Research Center!

LSU is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Human Performance Optimization Laboratory, contributing to groundbreaking research focused on nutrition, exercise physiology, muscle metabolism, and performance under extreme physiological stress. Work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting innovations for astronauts, military personnel, and first responders.

📍 Baton Rouge, LA
🔬 Clinical & translational research
🧬 Human performance + muscle metabolism focus
🚀 Collaborations with NIH, DoD & NASA initiatives
📅 Apply by June 30, 2026

Apply here: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/Postdoctoral-Researcher---Human-Performance_R00115809-1

Does an avocado a day keep the doctor away? Pennington Biomedical researching blood sugar management in Type 2 diabetes patients.

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. To view the full article, visit https://www.pbrc.edu/news/media/2026/nhanes.aspx

Proud to be among 250 attendees from nearly 40 states and D.C. attending Food is Medicine Advocacy Day 2026 on Capitol Hill. We’re spending the day educating Congress on Food is Medicine (FIM) in healthcare, including Medically Tailored Meals, Medically Tailored Groceries, Produce Prescriptions, nutrition research and nutrition education.

The Advocacy Day reflects the spectrum of multi-sector enthusiasm and support for Food is Medicine - participants include patients and participants in FIM programs; physicians; registered dietitians; non-profit and for-profit providers of medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and produce prescriptions; community organizations implementing FIM programs; food banks; healthcare systems; life insurers; researchers; farmers, and more, with experience in all facets of FIM.

The Food is Medicine Advocacy Day was organized by Tufts Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University with the following collaborators: Pennington Biomedical Research Center, American Heart Association, Instacart, John Hancock, National Produce Prescription Collaborative, Appalachian Regional Health, Capital Area Food Bank, Food is Medicine Coalition and the National Association of Community Health Centers

June is Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month and we’re challenging you to try a new fruit or veggie each week. Exploring new flavors is a delicious way to fuel your body with nutrients that support energy, weight management, and overall health.

Try these ideas to get started:
🥕 Visit a local farmer’s market and pick something new
🍇 Swap one processed snack for fresh fruit
🥬 Add a new vegetable to your favorite dish
🍑 Watch for our upcoming recipe videos

Share your fresh picks with and inspire others to eat fresh this month 🌿✨

Did you know iron is essential for energy and focus? We're studying how much iron your body needs. Join the Iron Requirements Study and be part of the discovery! You can earn up to $500. Learn more: www.pbrc.edu/IronReq

’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Owen Carmichael was awarded the James W. and Neil Ann Parks Professorship for Dementia Research, Prevention and Treatment: https://www.pbrc.edu/news/media/2026/parksprofessorship.aspx.

James and Neil Ann Parks are longtime supporters of Pennington Biomedical. They intend for this professorship to be part of their legacy in understanding, preventing and treating dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia and other diseases of the brain, and believe that through this work, new diagnostics and treatments will be developed until a cure is found. Endowed professorships are among the highest academic honors bestowed upon a faculty member and recognize excellence in research, scholarship and leadership. Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation - PBRF

Beyond GLP-1: Precision Nutrition, Muscle Science and the Future of Obesity Medicine G LP-1 medications have transformed the national conversation about obesity. Prescription medications such as semaglutide, originally developed to treat diabetes, have become a cornerstone of weight-management care seemingly overnight, helping many patients achieve results that once seemed unattaina...