K Gus Kousoulas
Principal Investigator/Program Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- vtgusk@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5833
LBRN Core Personnel
Admin Core
Nayong Kim
Assistant Director
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation and Technology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
John I. Quebedeaux Jr.
Computer Manager
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine / Center for Computation and Technology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- johnq@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-0062
Ramesh Subramanian
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- ramji@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9619
Alexis White
Grant Administrator
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- alexisw@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9683
Gabrielle Broussard
Grants Coordinator and Developer
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- gbroussard1@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9683
BBC Core
Christopher Taylor
BBC Core Director
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Parasitology
TestElement
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112
- ctay15@lsuhsc.edu
- (504) 568-4065
Ronald Horswell
Associate Director
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
TestElement
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112
- Ronald.Horswell@pbrc.edu
- (225) 763-2931
Urska Cvek
Associate Director
Louisiana State University Shreveport
TestElement
- Shreveport, Louisiana, 71115
- urska.cvek@lsus.edu
- (225) 578-2791
Michal Brylinski
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- mbrylinski@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-2791
J. "Ram" Ramanujam
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation & Technology (CCT)
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- jxr@ece.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-7877
April Wright
Assistant Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Hammond, Louisiana, 70402
- April.wright@selu.edu
- (985) 549-5556
Thomas C. Bishop
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Nanosystems Engineering, Physics
TestElement
- Ruston, Louisiana, 71272
- bishop@latech.edu
- (318) 257-5209
Matthew Hayes
Assistant Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Physics and Computer Sciences
TestElement
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125
- mhayes5@xula.edu
- (504) 520-5453
Seetharama D. Jois
Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy - School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences
TestElement
- Monroe, Louisiana, 71201
- jois@ulm.edu
- (318) 342-1993
Nayong Kim
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation & Technology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
Paul Kim
Assistant Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Grambling, Louisiana, 71245
- kimp@gram.edu
- (318) 274-3738
Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Southern University and A&M College
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70813
- eduardo_martinez@subr.edu
- (225) 771-3606
MCBR Core
Young-Hwan Lee
MCBR Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- yhlee@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-0522
David Burk
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences / Pennington Biomedical Research Center
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- david.burk@pbrc.edu
- (225) 578-8246
Vladimir Chouljenko
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- vchoul1@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9659
Sanjay Batra
Associate Professor
Southern University and A&M College, College of Sciences and Engineering - Environmental Toxicology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- sanjay_batra@subr.edu
- (225) 771-5350
Chris Beachy
Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- christopher.beachy@southeastern.edu
- (985) 549-3740
Cecily Defreece
Associate Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Biology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- cbennet3@xula.edu
- (504) 520-5011
Waneene Dorsey
Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- dorseywc@gram.edu
- (318) 274-2399
Srinivas Garlapati
Assistant Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Biology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- garlapati@ulm.edu
- (318) 342-3304
Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- rgiorno@latech.edu
- (318) 257-3665
Elahe Mahdavian
Associate Professor
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Chemistry and Physics
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- elahe.mahdavian@lsus.edu
- (318) 797-5227
Project Investigators
Currently Funded PIs
Joseph Chaney
Xavier University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
Applying the Brakes : Understanding the Role of the Conformational Changes in the Kinesin-5
Jean Christopher Chamcheu
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
Development of fisetin as a novel inhibitor co-targeting PI3K/AKT/mTOR/Rac1 and IL-17A for Treating Psoriasis
Urska Cvek
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Translational
Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes: Improving Access with Health Informatics
Srinivas Garlapati
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
Mechanism of translation initiation in protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia
Devaiah Kambiranda
Southern University and A&M College
Full Project
Proteasomes / immunoproteasomes: Role of lipid rafts in compartmentalization / activation in e-cigarettes vapor exposed lung epithelial cells
Georgios Matthaiolampakis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
miR-mediated Inhibition of Lung Cancer Progression
Siva Murru
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
Development of Pyrazoles and Related Heterocyclic Compounds as Anti-Cancer Agents : Design, Synthesis and Anti-cancer Activity Studies
Nektarios Barabutis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
INBRE COBRE Collaborative Project
Protective Role of Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) against endothelial barrier dysfunction
Yogesh Saini
Louisiana State University
INBRE COBRE Collaborative Project
Protective Role of Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) against endothelial barrier dysfunction
Vonny Salim
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Full Project
Elucidation of Plant-Derived Drug Biosynthetic Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms as Anticancer Agents
April Wright
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
Modeling Heterogeneous Data Sources for Time-Scaling Phylogenetic Trees
Erika Perez
Xavier University of Louisiana
Startup Project
The interaction between kainate (KRs) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in modulating nicotine-associated behaviors.
Jeffry Shultz
Louisiana Tech University
Pilot Project
Identifying Lethal Alleles in Human
Christopher Murray
Southeastern Louisiana University
Pilot Project
Alligators as Models for Human Pathology: Neuroendocrine Effects of Methyltestosterone Exposure
Samrat Dutta
Xavier University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
Diagnostic Cancer Imaging in the Mid-Infrared Using Novel Contrast Agents
Moses Ihachi
Southeastern Louisiana University
Pilot Project
Aryl-fused (Imidazole, Pyrazine and Pyrrole) Boronated Dye Derivatives
Vladimir Kolesnichenko
Xavier University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
Cancer-Specific Magnetic Imaging Agent
Kyle Piller
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
Life in the fast lane: Testing for congruence among transcriptomic signatures
Previously Funded PIs
Rami Al-Horani
Xavier University of Louisiana
Inhibition of Factor XIIIa by Sulfonated Glycosaminoglycan Mimetics as Potential Avenue to Novel Anticoagulants
Daniel Barnes
Southeastern Louisiana University
Kinetic Analysis of the Impact of LDH on Cancer and HGPRT Inhibition for Malaria
Waneene Dorsey
Grambling State University
Role and Regulation of Autophagy during Pentachlorophenol Exposure
Seetharama D. Jois
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Immunomodulation by plant-based grafted cyclic peptides; Implications in treating chronic inflammation
Paul Kim
Grambling State University
Mechanisms underlying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Anup Kundu
Xavier University of Louisiana
Formulation of a targeted nanoparticle system for the treatment of breast cancer
David Mills
Louisiana Tech University
3D Printed Nanoclay Enhanced Medical Devices for Reconstruction of Craniofacial Bone Defect
Matthew Overturf
University of Louisiana at Monroe
The Effects of Environmental Contaminants on the Development of Neurobehavioral Disorders
Sonika Patial
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Role of mTOR and its targeting by fisetin for treating psoriasis
Omer Soysal
Southeastern Louisiana University
Development of a proto-type fNIRspectroscopy for brain activity recognition
Xiaoping Yi
Southern University and A&M College
Apoptosis pathway induced by RES and anticancer drug in 3D culture of prostate cancer cells
William Yu
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Medical Imaging by Enhanced Fluorescent Nanoclusters
Kun (Karen) Zhang
Xavier University of Louisiana
Detecting Race-Relevant Molecular Biomarkers with Clinical Utilities Using Multi- Omics Data Across Tumor Types
Jamie Newman
Louisiana Tech University
Comparing Treatment of Adipose Stem Cells for the Differentiation of Clinically Relevant Cells
Sanjay Batra
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Environmental Toxicology
HDACs regulate inflammatory responses against microbial toxins & CSE exposure
Shuju Bai
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Modeling Protein-Substrate Interactions in the Lipoxygenase Family Using Computational Approaches
Kui Chen
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Biological Science
Hdacs Regulate Inflammatory Responses Against Microbial Toxins & Cse Exposure
Alan Chiu
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Adaptive Coupled Neural System Model for Hippocampal Function Restoration
Cecily DeFreece
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Characterizing inhibitors of the mutagenic retrotransposon LINE1 endonuclease
June Feng
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Understanding the Molecular Mechanism of Alzheimer's Disease - Quantitative Proteomics of Oxidatively Modified Proteins using iTRAQ Analysis and a Novel Proteomic Reactor
Ann Findley
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Department of Biology
Acquisition of Real-Time PCR and Gel Documentation Systems for ULM Biology
Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences & Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Spore outer structures: Contribution to germination heterogeneity
Chris R. Gissendanner
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
NR4A Regulation of Organ Morphogenesis
Kinesha Harris
Southern University and A&M College
Identification and Characterization of Kola Acuminate (Bizzy nut)-Specific Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Prevention
Thomas Huckaba
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Mechanistic analysis of KifSA mutations that cause hereditary spastic paraplegia
Keith Jackson
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy, School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences
Role Of Heme Oxygenase In The Renal Control Of Hypertension
Amal Khalil Kaddoumi
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Targeting Beta Amyloid Clearance as Therapeutic Approach for Alzheimer's Disease
Hye-Young Kim
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Large-scale atomistic simulation for novel self-assembled drug delivery vehicles
Yong-Yu Liu
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Epigenetic Effects of Ceramide Glycosylation and Drug-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell
Elahe Mahdavian
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Computer Science
Combination Cancer Therapeutics Based on Fusarochromanone
Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Pathobiological Science
Regulation of Mouse ES Cell Differentiation into Neurons by Hoxa1
Harris McFerrin
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Inhibition of HSV-1 Associated Ocular Neovascularization by Antiangiogenic Agents
Teresa Murray
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Newly discovered neural receptor's role in Aβ1-42 pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease
Subramanyam Murthy
Southern University and A&M College
DPP4 inhibitors in combating the effects of homocysteine and cholesterol
Sami Nazzal
University of Louisiana at Monroe, School of Pharmacy
Cytotoxicity of tocotrienol nanoemulsions loaded with paclitaxel/gemcitabine PUFA
Adarsh Radadia
Louisiana Tech University
Point-of-Care Microelectronic Diagnostics for Early Phase Rickettsial Infections
Brian Salvatore
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Design and Synthesis of Novel Polyphenol Cancer Therapeutics, Maximizing ADMET Properties and the Regulation of Cell-Signaling Cross-Talk
Prerna Sethi Dua
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Health Information Management
A Predictive Modeling Framework for Continued Investigation of Disparity in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Lidiya Dubytska
Southern University and A&M College
Legionella pneumophilia T4SS (lvh) system and its role in virulence
Galina Goloverda
Xavier University of Louisiana
Toward development of a novel cancer diagnostic tool
Marjan Trutschl
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
Maureen Shuh
Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
The Molecular Mechanisms of Adult T cell Leukemia Induction by HTLV-I Tax
Jayalakshmi Sridhar
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Chemistry
Development of Casein Kinase 1 Inhibitors as Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease
Matthew Talbert
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Diet induced obesity in flies; a genomic search for modifiers of pathogenesis
Tara Williams-Hart
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Biological Sciences
Assessment of the Molecular Target of Fusarochromanone and its Analogues
Shizhong Yang
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Molecular dynamics simulation on the interaction between domain I of gK and extracellular domain IV of UL20
Jean Fotie
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Rational Design of Selective Small-Molecules as Potential IMPDH Inhibitors
Scott Poh
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Targeting of Macrophages in Inflammation With Thermosensitive Biopolymers
Hyung Nam
LSUH-S
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
LBRN Steering Committee
K. Gus Kousoulas (Chair)
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bill Campbell
Louisiana Tech University School of Biological Sciences
Urska Cvek
Louisiana State University Shreveport Department of Computer Science
Ann Findley
University of Louisiana at Monroe Department of Biology
Dan McCarthy
Southeastern Louisiana University College of Science and Technology
Patrick Mensah
Southern University and A&M College Department of Mechanical Engineering
Connie Walton
Grambling State University Department of Chemistry
Thomas Wiese
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Committee Members
LBRN External Advisory Committee
Stephen J. Cutler
University of South Carolina
Tuajuanda Jordan
St Mary's College of Maryland
Rafael E. Luna
Boston College
Ram Samudrala
University at Buffalo
Micah Luftig
Duke University
Former EAC Members
Richard Hart
The Ohio State University
Jessica Kissinger
University of Georgia
Vincent McKoy (Chair)
California Institute of Technology
Edward Mocarski
Emory University
John Quackenbush
Harvard School of Public Health
Harold Silverman
Emeritus, Lousiana State University
Christopher Taylor
BBC Core Director
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Parasitology
TestElement
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112
- ctay15@lsuhsc.edu
- (504) 568-4065
Ronald Horswell
Associate Director
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
TestElement
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112
- Ronald.Horswell@pbrc.edu
- (225) 763-2931
Urska Cvek
Associate Director
Louisiana State University Shreveport
TestElement
- Shreveport, Louisiana, 71115
- urska.cvek@lsus.edu
- (225) 578-2791
Michal Brylinski
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- mbrylinski@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-2791
J. "Ram" Ramanujam
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation & Technology (CCT)
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- jxr@ece.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-7877
April Wright
Assistant Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Hammond, Louisiana, 70402
- April.wright@selu.edu
- (985) 549-5556
Thomas C. Bishop
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Nanosystems Engineering, Physics
TestElement
- Ruston, Louisiana, 71272
- bishop@latech.edu
- (318) 257-5209
Matthew Hayes
Assistant Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Physics and Computer Sciences
TestElement
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125
- mhayes5@xula.edu
- (504) 520-5453
Seetharama D. Jois
Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy - School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences
TestElement
- Monroe, Louisiana, 71201
- jois@ulm.edu
- (318) 342-1993
Nayong Kim
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation & Technology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
Paul Kim
Assistant Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Grambling, Louisiana, 71245
- kimp@gram.edu
- (318) 274-3738
Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Southern University and A&M College
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70813
- eduardo_martinez@subr.edu
- (225) 771-3606
MCBR Core
Young-Hwan Lee
MCBR Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- yhlee@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-0522
David Burk
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences / Pennington Biomedical Research Center
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- david.burk@pbrc.edu
- (225) 578-8246
Vladimir Chouljenko
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- vchoul1@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9659
Sanjay Batra
Associate Professor
Southern University and A&M College, College of Sciences and Engineering - Environmental Toxicology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- sanjay_batra@subr.edu
- (225) 771-5350
Chris Beachy
Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- christopher.beachy@southeastern.edu
- (985) 549-3740
Cecily Defreece
Associate Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Biology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- cbennet3@xula.edu
- (504) 520-5011
Waneene Dorsey
Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- dorseywc@gram.edu
- (318) 274-2399
Srinivas Garlapati
Assistant Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Biology
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- garlapati@ulm.edu
- (318) 342-3304
Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- rgiorno@latech.edu
- (318) 257-3665
Elahe Mahdavian
Associate Professor
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Chemistry and Physics
TestElement
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- elahe.mahdavian@lsus.edu
- (318) 797-5227
Currently Funded PIs
Joseph Chaney
Xavier University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
Applying the Brakes : Understanding the Role of the Conformational Changes in the Kinesin-5
Jean Christopher Chamcheu
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
Development of fisetin as a novel inhibitor co-targeting PI3K/AKT/mTOR/Rac1 and IL-17A for Treating Psoriasis
Urska Cvek
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Translational
Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes: Improving Access with Health Informatics
Srinivas Garlapati
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
Mechanism of translation initiation in protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia
Devaiah Kambiranda
Southern University and A&M College
Full Project
Proteasomes / immunoproteasomes: Role of lipid rafts in compartmentalization / activation in e-cigarettes vapor exposed lung epithelial cells
Georgios Matthaiolampakis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
miR-mediated Inhibition of Lung Cancer Progression
Siva Murru
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
Development of Pyrazoles and Related Heterocyclic Compounds as Anti-Cancer Agents : Design, Synthesis and Anti-cancer Activity Studies
Nektarios Barabutis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
INBRE COBRE Collaborative Project
Protective Role of Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) against endothelial barrier dysfunction
Yogesh Saini
Louisiana State University
INBRE COBRE Collaborative Project
Protective Role of Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) against endothelial barrier dysfunction
Vonny Salim
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Full Project
Elucidation of Plant-Derived Drug Biosynthetic Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms as Anticancer Agents
April Wright
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
Modeling Heterogeneous Data Sources for Time-Scaling Phylogenetic Trees
Erika Perez
Xavier University of Louisiana
Startup Project
The interaction between kainate (KRs) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in modulating nicotine-associated behaviors.
Jeffry Shultz
Louisiana Tech University
Pilot Project
Identifying Lethal Alleles in Human
Christopher Murray
Southeastern Louisiana University
Pilot Project
Alligators as Models for Human Pathology: Neuroendocrine Effects of Methyltestosterone Exposure
Samrat Dutta
Xavier University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
Diagnostic Cancer Imaging in the Mid-Infrared Using Novel Contrast Agents
Moses Ihachi
Southeastern Louisiana University
Pilot Project
Aryl-fused (Imidazole, Pyrazine and Pyrrole) Boronated Dye Derivatives
Vladimir Kolesnichenko
Xavier University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
Cancer-Specific Magnetic Imaging Agent
Kyle Piller
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
Life in the fast lane: Testing for congruence among transcriptomic signatures
Previously Funded PIs
Rami Al-Horani
Xavier University of Louisiana
Inhibition of Factor XIIIa by Sulfonated Glycosaminoglycan Mimetics as Potential Avenue to Novel Anticoagulants
Daniel Barnes
Southeastern Louisiana University
Kinetic Analysis of the Impact of LDH on Cancer and HGPRT Inhibition for Malaria
Waneene Dorsey
Grambling State University
Role and Regulation of Autophagy during Pentachlorophenol Exposure
Seetharama D. Jois
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Immunomodulation by plant-based grafted cyclic peptides; Implications in treating chronic inflammation
Paul Kim
Grambling State University
Mechanisms underlying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Anup Kundu
Xavier University of Louisiana
Formulation of a targeted nanoparticle system for the treatment of breast cancer
David Mills
Louisiana Tech University
3D Printed Nanoclay Enhanced Medical Devices for Reconstruction of Craniofacial Bone Defect
Matthew Overturf
University of Louisiana at Monroe
The Effects of Environmental Contaminants on the Development of Neurobehavioral Disorders
Sonika Patial
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Role of mTOR and its targeting by fisetin for treating psoriasis
Omer Soysal
Southeastern Louisiana University
Development of a proto-type fNIRspectroscopy for brain activity recognition
Xiaoping Yi
Southern University and A&M College
Apoptosis pathway induced by RES and anticancer drug in 3D culture of prostate cancer cells
William Yu
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Medical Imaging by Enhanced Fluorescent Nanoclusters
Kun (Karen) Zhang
Xavier University of Louisiana
Detecting Race-Relevant Molecular Biomarkers with Clinical Utilities Using Multi- Omics Data Across Tumor Types
Jamie Newman
Louisiana Tech University
Comparing Treatment of Adipose Stem Cells for the Differentiation of Clinically Relevant Cells
Sanjay Batra
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Environmental Toxicology
HDACs regulate inflammatory responses against microbial toxins & CSE exposure
Shuju Bai
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Modeling Protein-Substrate Interactions in the Lipoxygenase Family Using Computational Approaches
Kui Chen
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Biological Science
Hdacs Regulate Inflammatory Responses Against Microbial Toxins & Cse Exposure
Alan Chiu
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Adaptive Coupled Neural System Model for Hippocampal Function Restoration
Cecily DeFreece
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Characterizing inhibitors of the mutagenic retrotransposon LINE1 endonuclease
June Feng
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Understanding the Molecular Mechanism of Alzheimer's Disease - Quantitative Proteomics of Oxidatively Modified Proteins using iTRAQ Analysis and a Novel Proteomic Reactor
Ann Findley
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Department of Biology
Acquisition of Real-Time PCR and Gel Documentation Systems for ULM Biology
Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences & Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Spore outer structures: Contribution to germination heterogeneity
Chris R. Gissendanner
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
NR4A Regulation of Organ Morphogenesis
Kinesha Harris
Southern University and A&M College
Identification and Characterization of Kola Acuminate (Bizzy nut)-Specific Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Prevention
Thomas Huckaba
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Mechanistic analysis of KifSA mutations that cause hereditary spastic paraplegia
Keith Jackson
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy, School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences
Role Of Heme Oxygenase In The Renal Control Of Hypertension
Amal Khalil Kaddoumi
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Targeting Beta Amyloid Clearance as Therapeutic Approach for Alzheimer's Disease
Hye-Young Kim
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Large-scale atomistic simulation for novel self-assembled drug delivery vehicles
Yong-Yu Liu
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Epigenetic Effects of Ceramide Glycosylation and Drug-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell
Elahe Mahdavian
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Computer Science
Combination Cancer Therapeutics Based on Fusarochromanone
Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Pathobiological Science
Regulation of Mouse ES Cell Differentiation into Neurons by Hoxa1
Harris McFerrin
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Inhibition of HSV-1 Associated Ocular Neovascularization by Antiangiogenic Agents
Teresa Murray
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Newly discovered neural receptor's role in Aβ1-42 pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease
Subramanyam Murthy
Southern University and A&M College
DPP4 inhibitors in combating the effects of homocysteine and cholesterol
Sami Nazzal
University of Louisiana at Monroe, School of Pharmacy
Cytotoxicity of tocotrienol nanoemulsions loaded with paclitaxel/gemcitabine PUFA
Adarsh Radadia
Louisiana Tech University
Point-of-Care Microelectronic Diagnostics for Early Phase Rickettsial Infections
Brian Salvatore
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Design and Synthesis of Novel Polyphenol Cancer Therapeutics, Maximizing ADMET Properties and the Regulation of Cell-Signaling Cross-Talk
Prerna Sethi Dua
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Health Information Management
A Predictive Modeling Framework for Continued Investigation of Disparity in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Lidiya Dubytska
Southern University and A&M College
Legionella pneumophilia T4SS (lvh) system and its role in virulence
Galina Goloverda
Xavier University of Louisiana
Toward development of a novel cancer diagnostic tool
Marjan Trutschl
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
Maureen Shuh
Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
The Molecular Mechanisms of Adult T cell Leukemia Induction by HTLV-I Tax
Jayalakshmi Sridhar
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Chemistry
Development of Casein Kinase 1 Inhibitors as Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease
Matthew Talbert
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Diet induced obesity in flies; a genomic search for modifiers of pathogenesis
Tara Williams-Hart
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Biological Sciences
Assessment of the Molecular Target of Fusarochromanone and its Analogues
Shizhong Yang
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Molecular dynamics simulation on the interaction between domain I of gK and extracellular domain IV of UL20
Jean Fotie
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Rational Design of Selective Small-Molecules as Potential IMPDH Inhibitors
Scott Poh
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Targeting of Macrophages in Inflammation With Thermosensitive Biopolymers
Hyung Nam
LSUH-S
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
LBRN Steering Committee
K. Gus Kousoulas (Chair)
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bill Campbell
Louisiana Tech University School of Biological Sciences
Urska Cvek
Louisiana State University Shreveport Department of Computer Science
Ann Findley
University of Louisiana at Monroe Department of Biology
Dan McCarthy
Southeastern Louisiana University College of Science and Technology
Patrick Mensah
Southern University and A&M College Department of Mechanical Engineering
Connie Walton
Grambling State University Department of Chemistry
Thomas Wiese
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
LBRN External Advisory Committee
Stephen J. Cutler
University of South Carolina
Tuajuanda Jordan
St Mary's College of Maryland
Rafael E. Luna
Boston College
Ram Samudrala
University at Buffalo
Micah Luftig
Duke University
Former EAC Members
Richard Hart
The Ohio State University
Jessica Kissinger
University of Georgia
Vincent McKoy (Chair)
California Institute of Technology
Edward Mocarski
Emory University
John Quackenbush
Harvard School of Public Health
Harold Silverman
Emeritus, Lousiana State University
Stephen J. Cutler
University of South Carolina
Tuajuanda Jordan
St Mary's College of Maryland
Rafael E. Luna
Boston College
Ram Samudrala
University at Buffalo
Micah Luftig
Duke University
Former EAC Members
Richard Hart
The Ohio State University
Jessica Kissinger
University of Georgia
Vincent McKoy (Chair)
California Institute of Technology
Edward Mocarski
Emory University
John Quackenbush
Harvard School of Public Health