Here are all the Prospective Faculty Mentors:

#First NameLast NameAffiliationDepartmentResearch TopicResearch InterestWeb AddressEmail Address
1FareedAboul-elaLSU-BRBiological Scienceschemical biology and computational biologyWe are interested in how the binding of small "drug-like" molecules to RNA is coupled to changes in RNA three-dimensional folding.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/faboulela.html faboul@lsu.edu
2GabrielleAllenLSU CCTDepartment of Computer ScienceComputational ScienceApplication enabling software development, such as programming frameworks, grid computing, scientific visualization, collaborative tools.http://www.cct.lsu.edu/~gallen gallen@cct.lsu.edu
3PeterChenLSU-BRComputer Science DepartmentBioinformatics, Computational Sciences, databases, web, Internet, cyber security.Use computer/information technology to solve scientific or society problems.http://www.csc.lsu.edu/~chen pchen@lsu.edu
4HenriqueChengLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical SciencesBiophysics, Molecular Biology, Physiology, PharmacologyMolecular mechanisms controlling insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells and their impact on diabeteshttp://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/cbs-update/Cheng.htm hcheng@vetmed.lsu.edu
5JimCroninLSU-BRBiological SciencesEcology, Evolution, Spatial ecology, Invasive species, Insects, Animal behavior, conservation biologyI am an ecologist with interests in predators-prey interactions, animal dispersal behavior, the effects of invasive plant species on native plants and animals, and conservation biologyhttp://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/ jcronin@lsu.edu
6Ram DevireddyLSU-BRMechanical EngineeringTissue Engineering, Cryopreservation, Cryosurgery, Heat and Mass Transfer During Freezing in Biological Systems.Develop and improve long term storage protocols for a variety of biological systems using traditional and non-traditional engineering techniques and methods.http://me.lsu.edu/~devireddy devireddy@me.lsu.edu
7PatrickDiMarioLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular-cell BiologyWe're using the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model organism to study how mutations in nucleolar proteins can cause developmental deformities analogous to those seen in the birth defects of the human Treacher Collins Syndrome. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/pdimario.html pdimari@lsu.edu
8HuangenDingLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular Biology, Bioinorganic Chemistry.Our research has focused on the oxidative damages of iron-sulfur proteins and the cellular mechanisms for repairing the damaged iron-sulfur proteins. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/hding/ hding@lsu.edu
9AnnetteEngelLSU-BRDept. Geology & Geophysics/ Dept. Biological SciencesGeomicrobiology, Geochemistry, Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Microbial Genetics, SpeleologyWe are interesting in understanding how and why microorganisms control important geochemical and geological processes though time. We use a variety of geochemical, geological, and genomics methods to characterize microbial diversity and metabolism. We also culture organisms in order to identify and describe novel species. We investigate microorganisms in several different habitats, including caves, groundwater, and hot springs, as well as microbes in symbiotic associations with animals (e.g., clams, insects). Field research is done all over the US and in foreign countries (e.g., Slovenia, Italy, Japan). http://geol.lsu.edu/aengel/ aengel@lsu.edu
10AnneGroveLSU-BRBiological SciencesBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyProtein-nucleic acid interactions.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/agrove.html agrove@lsu.edu
11Randall HallLSU-BRChemistryComputational ChemistryComputer simulations of materials.http://chemistry.lsu.edu/hall/ rhall@lsu.edu
12Jean TJacobLSUHSC-NOOphthalmologyMaterial ScienceBiocompatibility of ocular implants, contact lenses, and drug delivery systems as well as dry eye and tear film analysishttp://www.lsu-eye.edu jjacob@lsuhsc.edu
13Naohiro KatoLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular Imaging, Biotechnology, High-Throughput Analysis, Cell BiologyOur lab is interested in visualizing the functions of proteins in living cells. Over 25,000 different proteins are available to build a single functional cell in multicellular systems. When, Where, and for What purpose, are these proteins used in the cells? Our laboratory addresses these questions by combining molecular genetic and bioimaging techniques.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/nkato kato@lsu.edu
14KevinKleinowLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical SciencesToxicology/PharmacologyBiotransformation, bioavailability, transporter function and endocrine disruption as related to environmental contaminants and drugs in aquatic species.http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/cbs-update/kleinow.htm kleinow@vetmed.lsu.edu
15Roger ALaineLSU-BRDiv. Biochem.Mol.Biol., Dept. Biological SciencesBiochemistryAnalytical Biochemistry, Complex Carbohydrates, Microbial Diagnostics, Substances to control Formosan Subterranean Termites, pharmaceutical development, biomass conversion.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/rlaine/rlaineCV.pdf rogerlaine@gmail.com
16Roy MartinLSU-PBRCBionutritionNeurobiology and NutritionOur research focuses on celluar mechanisms of nutrient sensing in the gut and brain and how regulation of gene expression alters energy balance. http://www.hnf.huec.lsu.edu/faculty/martin.htm martinrj@pbrc.edu
17AndrewMaverickLSU-BRChemistryInorganic/materials chemistrySupramolecular inorganic-organic chemistry: construction of new porous materials that may be useful as sensors, separation devices, and catalysts.http://chemistry.lsu.edu/chem/facultypages/maverick/maverick.asp maverick@lsu.edu
18KermitMurrayLSU-BRChemistryBioanalytical ChemistryBiological mass spectrometry instrument development and applications in proteomics, biological agent detection and microfluidic device interfacing to mass spectrometry.http://mass-spec.lsu.edu kkmurray@lsu.edu
19GreggPettisLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular Biology and Microbial GeneticsMy lab studies two bacterial pathogens, the Gram-negative human pathogen Vibrio vulnificus, and the Gram-positive sweet potato pathogen Streptomyces ipomoeae. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/gpettis.html gpettis@lsu.edu
20BillPlattLSU-BRBiological SciencesEcology and Conservation BiologyI am an ecologist who studies how disturbances affect southeastern habitats, such as fires in pine savannas and hurricanes in coastal landscapes; ongoing ecological research in fire ecology is being conducted at Camp Whispering Pines, a Girl Scout Camp in eastern Louisiana, and in hurricane ecology at many sites along the northern Gulf of Mexico.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/bplatt.html btplat@lsu.edu
21KirstenPruferLSU-BRBiological SciencesCell BiologyWe are interested in exploring intracellular trafficking and signalling of two closely related ligand-induced transcription fators, liver X receptors alpha and beta.These receptors regulate cholesterol metabolism and transport as well as lipogenesis and thus are important for diseases related to pathologic cholesterol metabolism such as atherogenesis, metabolic syndrome X, and diabetes type II.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/kprufer.html kprufer@lsu.edu
22PaulRussoLSU-BRChemistryMacromolecular ChemistryWe have interests in polymers, colloids and the interface between the two. http://macro.lsu.edu/russo chruss@lsu.edu
23JackieStephensLSU-BRBiological SciencesCell Biology and BiochemistryTo understand the molecular pathogenesis of Type II diatetes.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/jstephens.html jsteph1@lsu.edu
24Isiah ManuelWarnerLSU-BRChemistryAnalytical Chemistry (Biomedical and Environmental)My research interests are mainly in the areas of separation science, molecular spectroscopy, and nanotechnology.http://warner.lsu.edu iwarner@lsu.edu
25Jianping YeLSU-PBRCAntioxidant and Gen RegulationMolecular BiologyMolecular mechanism of type 2 diabetes and obesity http://www.pbrc.edu/faculty2.asp?links=&EmployeeID=1407 yej@pbrc.edu
26MasamiYoshimuraLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical Sciencesmolecular pharmacologyTo study regulation of cAMP signal transduction system.http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/van/ResearchActivities.htm myoshimura@vetmed.lsu.edu