EVOLUTION & MISSION OF LBRN

Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN) was established in September 2001 with Biomedical Research Infrastructure Networks (BRIN) funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) Grant P2ORRO16456, the LBRN is committed to raising the research competitiveness of Louisiana researchers. IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is the second phase of the BRIN Program when LBRN initially started. Currently, LBRN is in the fourth phase with continued funding by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Grant 5P20GM103424 and the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund.

HIGHLIGHTS

COLLABORATIVE NETWORK

A map of campuses in Louisiana

LBRN Collaborating Campuses

What's New ?

LBRN 23rd Annual Meeting

LBRN 23rd Annual Meeting

Each year the LBRN program has an annual meeting in which program participants, committee members and administrators meet to review individual research accomplishments and to discuss the overall program activity. Summer research faculty and graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to present their LBRN sponsored research, and talks are scheduled to highlight sponsored research projects from partnered campuses across the state.

The 23rd LBRN Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday and Friday, February 20-21. Details and registration information will be posted on the LBRN webpage later on.

January 18, 2025
LBRN Grant Funding

LBRN Grant Funding

LBRN was established in September 2001 with Biomedical Research Infrastructure Networks (BRIN) funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) Grant P20RR016456, the LBRN is committed to raising the research competitiveness of Louisiana researchers. IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is the second phase of the BRIN Program when LBRN initially started. Currently, LBRN is in the third phase with continued funding by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Grant 8P20GM103424 and the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund.

November 20, 2024
LBRN Training Platform

LBRN Training Platform

The LBRN training platform is developed and operated by Division of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine (BioMMed) at School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), Louisiana State University- Baton Rouge, LA. The platform provides a comprehensive foundation in bioinformatics, -omics data analysis, machine learning, computational languages for -omics data handling, structural biology, and drug discovery. Designed to build strong foundational knowledge and skills, it prepares students for advanced topics and specialized courses offered by the NIGMS Sandbox.

October 3, 2024
QIAGEN Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) training

QIAGEN Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) training

A one-day training session was held on August 20th, hosted by LBRN and CCT, covering a variety of topics, including an introduction to QIAGEN’s Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, data formatting and upload, result interpretation, RNA-seq analysis in IPA, Perform Pathway Analysis on ‘OmicData, QIAGEN CLC Genomics Workbench, and Mine IPA’s rich database for novel discoveries.

August 20, 2024
2024 LBRN Summer Undergraduate Research Forum

2024 LBRN Summer Undergraduate Research Forum

The 29th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) will showcase the numerous undergraduate students who have engaged in summer research projects this year at institutions throughout the LSU System. SURF will take place on Friday, July 28th in the LSU Patrick F. Taylor hall.

August 2, 2024
LBRN Work In Progress

LBRN Work In Progress

The Work In Progress Seminars are presentations by LBRN PI’s where they present their research progress and have an opportunity for input from their peers and mentors in a collaborative setting.

October 20, 2020

Events

  • 20 August 20242024 LBRN QIAGEN Ingenuity Pathway Analysis Training

    Location: LSU Center for Computation & Techonology - Digital Media Center

  • 20 August 20242024 LBRN Summer Undergraduate Research Forum

    Location: LSU Patrick F. Taylor hall - Cambre Atrium

  • 27 May 20242024 LBRN Summer Program Begins

  • 23 May 20242023 LSU and LBRN Summer Program Welcome Dinner

    Location to be Determined, The LSU Summer Program Welcome Dinner for students.

Testimonials

I would like to thank Dr Seetharama Jois, my LBRN summer program mentor, for accepting me in his lab to continue my research project. Words won't suffice to express my appreciation towards him for his constant guidance, mentorship and support.
Archana Shrestha
Graduate Student
Thank you so much for the opportunity. I personally liked the coursework
Aeyeschanaye Villia
Student
Your leadership, guidance, and the environment you have fostered within LBRN have made this experience profoundly enriching, and the knowledge and skills I have gained, are invaluable.
Tobechukwu Aghadunino
Student