Here are all the Prospective Faculty Mentors:

#First NameLast NameAffiliationDepartmentResearch TopicResearch InterestWeb AddressEmail Address
1HuimingBaoLSU-BRGeology & GeophysicsStable Isotope GeochemistryUsing geochemical and stable isotope tracers to reconstruct past history of our planet.http://www.geol.lsu.edu/hbao/ bao@lsu.edu
2MarkBatzerLSU-BRBiological SciencesGenetics, Comparative GenomicsPrimate genomic variation and mobile DNA.http://batzerlab.lsu.edu/ mbatzer@lsu.edu
3HamidBoularesLSUHSC-NOPharmacology and Stanley Cancer CenterPharmacology, disease models, molecular signalingOur lab investigates the mechanisms by which DNA repair enzymes such as poly(ADP) ribose polymerase1 (PARP-1) and DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) contribute to inflammatory processes. We focus primarily on asthma, atherosclerosis, and colon cancer. To conduct our studies, we take a spectrum of approaches including cell-free systems, cell culture systems, animal models of diseases, and human specimens. The ultimate goal is to unravel new directions to block the influence of these DNA repair enzymes in inflammatory situations and formulate new therapeutic strategies. http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/pharmacology/faculty_detail.aspx?name=boulares_hamid hboulr@lsuhsc.edu
4KenBrownLSU-BRBiologyMarine and Freshwater ecologyStudents must be willing to work in the field helping sample rivers or coastal sites for endangered freshwater mussels, crabs and fish, plus working in the lab on experiments. We are also now shifting a lot of our work to study the effects of the oil spill on oyster populations. This involves setting out experiments in Barataria Bay, and bringing back samples to analyze in the lab. This is your way to help with cleaning up/understanding the effects of the spill!http://www.brownlab.biology.lsu.edu/brownlabhome.html kmbrown@lsu.edu
5AnnadoraBruce-KellerLSU-PBRCNeurobiologyMy work is focused on determining the extent to which and the mechanisms by which alterations in inflammation and metabolism detrimentally affect the physiology and function of the brain.http://www.pbrc.edu/the-center/faculty/?EmployeeID=3555 annadora.bruce-keller@pbrc.edu
6JimCroninLSU-BRBiological SciencesEcology, Invasive species, EntomologyI am an ecologist who studies animal dispersal, predator-prey interactions, plant-herbivore interactions and invasive plant species. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/ jcronin@lsu.edu
7Ram DevireddyLSU-BRMechanical EngineeringTissue Engineering, Cryopreservation, Cryosurgery, Heat and Mass Transfer During Freezing in Biological Systems.Develop 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
8JohnDiTusaLSU-BRPhysics and AstronomyExperimental Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science.My interests are in experimental condensed matter Physics and in particular the transport and magnetic properties of meterials near phase transitions. http://www.phys.lsu.edu/newwebsite/people/ditusa.html ditusa@rouge.phys.lsu.edu
9JosephFrancisLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience, heart failure, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetesCentral nervous system influence of cytokines, neuropeptides in congestive heart failure, hypertension and diabetes in rodents.http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/cbs-update/Francis.htm jfrancis@lsu.edu
10AnneGroveLSU-BRBiological SciencesBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyBacterial transcription factors that respond to oxidative stresshttp://www.biology.lsu.edu/cos/biosci/FacultyandStaff/Faculty/item40949.html agrove@lsu.edu
11KathrynHamiltonLSU Health- ShreveportCellular Biology & AnatomyNeuroanatomy, immunohistochemical staining and imaging, 3D reconstruction, neurophysiologyThe sense of smell (olfaction) is our most mysterious sense. My lab studies the anatomical and neurophysiological underpinnings of mouse olfaction, in order to identify cellular mechanisms that allow mammals, including humans, to detect and discriminate 1000's of odors having complex chemical signatures. This work also has clinical significance, because loss of olfaction occurs early during progression of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Understanding cellular mechanisms of olfaction could therefore aid development of new tools for slowing or even blocking disease progression.http://www.sh.lsuhsc.edu/anatomy/faculty-hamilton.htm khamil@lsuhsc.edu
12ShileHuangLSUHSC-SBiochemistry and Molecualr BiologyCell Signaling and tumorigenesismTOR regulation of cell motility; Anticancer mechanisms of small molecules (including natural products); Neurotoxicity of the heavy metal cadmium.http://www.biochem.lsuhscshreveport.edu/labs/huang/default.htm shuan1@lsuhsc.edu
13Naohiro KatoLSU-BRBiological Sciencesvesicle trafficking and oil transportation in living cellsOur lab is interested in functional network connectivity of proteins in living cells. Over 25,000 different proteins are available to build a single functional cell in multicellular systems. When, Where, How, and for What purpose, do these proteins work together in the cells? We addresse the questions by combining recombinant DNA, luminescence imaging, bioinformatic, and mathematical modeling technology.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/cos/biosci/FacultyandStaff/Faculty/item40760.html kato@lsu.edu
14SunyoungKimLSUHSC-NOBiochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Computational ScienceOur principal goal is to define catalytic intermediates for ATP hydrolysis and chemo-mechanical coupling in the human Kinesin-5 protein, essential for mitosis and a target for cancer therapeutics.http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/biochemistry/lab_kim.asp skim3@lsuhsc.edu
15MichaelLanLSUHSC-NOPediatrics/GeneticsMolecular Biology, Cell BiologyNeuroendocrine cell differentiation, pancreatic endocrine cell development, type 1 diabetes cell replacement therapy.http://www.chnola-research.org mlan@chnola-research.org
16JohnLarkinLSU-BRBiological SciencesCell Biology and DevelopmentMy lab studies the relationship between the cell cycle and development in plants. Although we work with plants, our work on control of cell division has implications for cancer.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/cos/biosci/FacultyandStaff/Faculty/item40764.html jlarkin@lsu.edu
17Yong-HwanLeeLSU-BRBiological SciencesStructural Biology, Biochemistry, cancer biologyOur approach mainly involves X-ray crystallographic analysis of the conformational changes induced by phosphorylation, ligand-binding, and interactions with other biological macromolecules such as DNA and proteins. We also started a structure-based drug design ressearch to develop a new cancer therapeutic.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/yhlee.html yhlee@lsu.edu
18KarenMaruskaLouisiana State University - Baton RougeBiological SciencesNeurobiology and behavior My laboratory?s research is broadly focused on understanding the neural and molecular basis of natural social behaviors in fishes, including aggression and reproduction, and the mechanisms that underlie sensory, behavioral and neural plasticity.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/cos/biosci/FacultyandStaff/Faculty/item42762.html kmaruska@lsu.edu
19KermitMurrayLSU-BRChemistryMass spectrometry instrument development and applications.Biological mass spectrometry, proteomics, tissue imaging, microfluidic interfaces; development of new instruments and applications.http://mass-spec.lsu.edu/ kkmurray@lsu.edu
20Alberto MustoLSUHSC-NONeurosurgery/NeuroscienceNeuroscienceneuroinflammatory mechanisms and neuronal network dysfunctions in experimental epilepsy http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/neuroscience/faculty_detail.aspx?name=musto_alberto amusto@lsuhsc.edu
21SethPincusLSUHSC-NOPediatrics/MicrobiologyImmunologyOur major interest is the interaction of antibodies with infectious agents and toxins.http://www.chnola-research.org/Pincus-Home spincu@lsuhsc.edu
22BillPlattLSU-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/cos/biosci/FacultyandStaff/Faculty/item40795.html btplat@lsu.edu
23JackieStephensLSU-BRPennington Biomedical and LSU Biological SciencesCell Biology and BiochemistryTo understand the molecular pathogenesis of Type II diabetes We use cell biology and biochemistry approaches to study insulin resistance. My laboratory is located at the Pennington Biomedical Research Facility http://www.biology.lsu.edu/cos/biosci/FacultyandStaff/Faculty/item40804.html jsteph1@lsu.edu
24JoySturtevantLSUHSC-SOMMicrobiology, Immunology, ParasitologyMedical MycologyUnderstanding cellular processes opportunistic fungal pathogens require to transition from dormant to pathogenic states in order to identify new biomarkers of pathogenesis and identify new approaches for antifungal strategies. http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/microbiology/faculty_detail.aspx?name=sturtevant_joy Jsturt@lsuhsc.edu
25Isiah ManuelWarnerLSU-BRChemistryAnalytical Chemistry (Biomedical and Environmental)My research interests are primarily in the areas of bioanalytical chemistry (separation science, molecular spectroscopy, and nanotechnology).http://warner.lsu.edu iwarner@lsu.edu
26StephanWittLSUHSC-SBiochemistry & Molecular BiologyCell Biology, Genetics, Protein Chemistry, Signal transduction, MembranesWe conduct research on the mechanism of the Parkinson's disease-related protein alpha-synuclein.http://www.shrevebiochem.com/ switt1@lsuhsc.edu
27MasamiYoshimuraLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical Sciencesmolecular pharmacologyTo study regulation of cAMP signal transduction system.http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/cbs-update/Yoshimura.htm myoshimura@vetmed.lsu.edu