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LBRN Core Personnel
Admin Core
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Nayong Kim
Assistant Director
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation and Technology
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- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
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Ojasvi Dutta
Program Manager
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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- odutta@lsu.edu
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Brent Stanfield
Grant Coordinator
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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BBC Core
Christopher Taylor
BBC Core Director
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Parasitology
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Urska Cvek
Associate Director
Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Nayong Kim
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation & Technology
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- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
Emmanuelle M. Ruiz
Assistant Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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- eruiz10@lsu.edu
Thomas C. Bishop
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Nanosystems Engineering, Physics
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Matthew Hayes
Assistant Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Physics and Computer Sciences
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Tamjidul Hoque
Associate Professor
University of New Orleans, Computer Science
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Seetharama D. Jois
Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy - School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences
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Paul Kim
Assistant Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
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Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Southern University and A&M College
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April Wright
Assistant Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
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MCBR Core
Young-Hwan Lee
MCBR Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences
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Gianluca Veggiani
Associate Director and Protein Core Manager
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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Vladimir Chouljenko
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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Sanjay Batra
Associate Professor
Southern University and A&M College, College of Sciences and Engineering - Environmental Toxicology
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Chris Beachy
Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
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Cecily Defreece
Associate Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Biology
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Waneene Dorsey
Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
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Srinivas Garlapati
Assistant Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Biology
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Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Elahe Mahdavian
Associate Professor
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Chemistry and Physics
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Project Investigators
Currently Funded PIs
Nektarios Barabutis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Pilot Project
Protective role of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Antagonists in Endothelial Barrier Dysfunction
Mary Caldorera-Moore
Louisiana Tech University
Full Project
Multifunctional Living Stem Cell-Laden Hydrogel Networks for Directed Tissue Regeneration
Subhajit Chakrabarty
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Startup Project
Ischemic Stroke in COVID-19 Patients - Predicting Outcomes with Machine Learning.
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
Cory Coehoorn
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Pilot Project
Impact of rapid heat acquisition on neural function, decision-making, stress, and inflammation.
Santosh D'Mello
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Translational
Preclinical Development of Small Molecule Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease
Vladimir Kolesnichenko
Xavier University of Louisiana
Full Project
Nano particulate magnetic imaging Agents for Cancer Diagnostic
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
Erika Perez
Xavier University of Louisiana
Startup Project
The interaction between kainate (KRs) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in modulating nicotine-associated behaviors.
Kyle Piller
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
Life in the fast lane: Testing for congruence among transcriptomic signatures
John Rakus
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Startup Project
Characterization of Hsc70 interactions regulating LPS stimulated RAW264.7 cells.
Vonny Salim
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Full Project
Elucidation of Plant-Derived Drug Biosynthetic Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms as Anticancer Agents
Kazim Sekeroglu
Southeastern University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
A Multi-View Spatiotemporal Hierarchical Deep Fusion Learning Model for Decoding Human Brain Activity.
Omer Soysal
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
MindPrint: Exploring uniqueness of individuals' brain signals
Anthony L. Walker
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Pilot Project
Formulation and characterization of pluronic lecithin organogel as an efficient transdermal delivery vehicle of the flavonol fisetin and its potent derivatives.
Previously Funded PIs
Rami Al-Horani
Xavier University of Louisiana
Inhibition of Factor XIIIa by Sulfonated Glycosaminoglycan Mimetics as Potential Avenue to Novel Anticoagulants
Shuju Bai
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Modeling Protein-Substrate Interactions in the Lipoxygenase Family Using Computational Approaches
Daniel Barnes
Southeastern Louisiana University
Kinetic Analysis of the Impact of LDH on Cancer and HGPRT Inhibition for Malaria
Sanjay Batra
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Environmental Toxicology
HDACs regulate inflammatory responses against microbial toxins & CSE exposure
Joseph Chaney
Xavier University of Louisiana
Applying the Brakes : Understanding the Role of the Conformational Changes in the Kinesin-5
Urska Cvek
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes: Improving Access with Health Informatics
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
Waneene Dorsey
Grambling State University
Role and Regulation of Autophagy during Pentachlorophenol Exposure
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
Samrat Dutta
Xavier University of Louisiana
Diagnostic Cancer Imaging in the Mid-Infrared Using Novel Contrast Agents
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
Jean Fotie
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Rational Design of Selective Small-Molecules as Potential IMPDH Inhibitors
Srinivas Garlapati
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Mechanism of translation initiation in protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia
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
Moses Ihachi
Southeastern Louisiana University
Aryl-fused (Imidazole, Pyrazine and Pyrrole) Boronated Dye Derivatives
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
Seetharama D. Jois
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Immunomodulation by plant-based grafted cyclic peptides; Implications in treating chronic inflammation
Devaiah Kambiranda
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Proteasomes / immunoproteasomes: Role of lipid rafts in compartmentalization / activation in e-cigarettes vapor exposed lung epithelial cells
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
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
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
David Mills
Louisiana Tech University
3D Printed Nanoclay Enhanced Medical Devices for Reconstruction of Craniofacial Bone Defect
Christopher Murray
Southeastern Louisiana University
Alligators as Models for Human Pathology: Neuroendocrine Effects of Methyltestosterone Exposure
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
Hyung Nam
LSUH-S
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
Sami Nazzal
University of Louisiana at Monroe, School of Pharmacy
Cytotoxicity of tocotrienol nanoemulsions loaded with paclitaxel/gemcitabine PUFA
Jamie Newman
Louisiana Tech University
Comparing Treatment of Adipose Stem Cells for the Differentiation of Clinically Relevant Cells
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
Scott Poh
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Targeting of Macrophages in Inflammation With Thermosensitive Biopolymers
Adarsh Radadia
Louisiana Tech University
Point-of-Care Microelectronic Diagnostics for Early Phase Rickettsial Infections
Yogesh Saini
Louisiana State University
Protective Role of Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) against endothelial barrier dysfunction
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
Jeffry Shultz
Louisiana Tech University
Identifying Lethal Alleles in Human
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
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
Tara Williams-Hart
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Biological Sciences
Assessment of the Molecular Target of Fusarochromanone and its Analogues
April Wright
Southeastern Louisiana University
Modeling Heterogeneous Data Sources for Time-Scaling Phylogenetic Trees
Xiaoping Yi
Southern University and A&M College
Apoptosis pathway induced by RES and anticancer drug in 3D culture of prostate cancer cells
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
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
Partner Institutes
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
Matthew Tarr
University of New Orleans Office of Research
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
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Christopher Taylor
BBC Core Director
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Parasitology
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Urska Cvek
Associate Director
Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Nayong Kim
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, Center for Computation & Technology
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- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
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Emmanuelle M. Ruiz
Assistant Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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- eruiz10@lsu.edu
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Thomas C. Bishop
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Nanosystems Engineering, Physics
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Matthew Hayes
Assistant Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Physics and Computer Sciences
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Tamjidul Hoque
Associate Professor
University of New Orleans, Computer Science
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Seetharama D. Jois
Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy - School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences
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Paul Kim
Assistant Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
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Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Southern University and A&M College
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April Wright
Assistant Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
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MCBR Core
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Young-Hwan Lee
MCBR Director
Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences
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Gianluca Veggiani
Associate Director and Protein Core Manager
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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Vladimir Chouljenko
Associate Director
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
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Sanjay Batra
Associate Professor
Southern University and A&M College, College of Sciences and Engineering - Environmental Toxicology
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Chris Beachy
Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University, Biological Sciences
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Cecily Defreece
Associate Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana, Biology
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Waneene Dorsey
Professor
Grambling State University, Biological Sciences
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Srinivas Garlapati
Assistant Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Biology
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Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Elahe Mahdavian
Associate Professor
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Chemistry and Physics
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Currently Funded PIs
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Nektarios Barabutis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Pilot Project
Protective role of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Antagonists in Endothelial Barrier Dysfunction
![Mary Caldorera-Moore's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/MCaldorera-Moore.jpg?v1.2)
Mary Caldorera-Moore
Louisiana Tech University
Full Project
Multifunctional Living Stem Cell-Laden Hydrogel Networks for Directed Tissue Regeneration
![Subhajit Chakrabarty's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/SChakrabarty.jpg?v1.2)
Subhajit Chakrabarty
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Startup Project
Ischemic Stroke in COVID-19 Patients - Predicting Outcomes with Machine Learning.
![Jean Christopher Chamcheu's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/JChamcheu.jpg?v1.2)
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
![Cory Coehoorn's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/CCoehoorn.jpg?v1.2)
Cory Coehoorn
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Pilot Project
Impact of rapid heat acquisition on neural function, decision-making, stress, and inflammation.
![Santosh D'Mello's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/SD'Mello.jpg?v1.2)
Santosh D'Mello
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Translational
Preclinical Development of Small Molecule Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease
![Vladimir Kolesnichenko's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/VKolesnichenko.jpg?v1.2)
Vladimir Kolesnichenko
Xavier University of Louisiana
Full Project
Nano particulate magnetic imaging Agents for Cancer Diagnostic
![Georgios Matthaiolampakis's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/GMatthaiolampakis.jpg?v1.2)
Georgios Matthaiolampakis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Full Project
miR-mediated Inhibition of Lung Cancer Progression
![Siva Murru's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/SMurru.jpg?v1.2)
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
![Erika Perez's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/EPerez.jpg?v1.2)
Erika Perez
Xavier University of Louisiana
Startup Project
The interaction between kainate (KRs) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in modulating nicotine-associated behaviors.
![Kyle Piller's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/KPiller.jpg?v1.2)
Kyle Piller
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
Life in the fast lane: Testing for congruence among transcriptomic signatures
![John Rakus's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/JRakus.jpeg?v1.2)
John Rakus
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Startup Project
Characterization of Hsc70 interactions regulating LPS stimulated RAW264.7 cells.
![Vonny Salim's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/VSalim.jpg?v1.2?v1.2)
Vonny Salim
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Full Project
Elucidation of Plant-Derived Drug Biosynthetic Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms as Anticancer Agents
![Kazim Sekeroglu's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/KSekeroglu.jpg?v1.2)
Kazim Sekeroglu
Southeastern University of Louisiana
Pilot Project
A Multi-View Spatiotemporal Hierarchical Deep Fusion Learning Model for Decoding Human Brain Activity.
![Omer Soysal's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/OSoysal.jpg?v1.2)
Omer Soysal
Southeastern Louisiana University
Full Project
MindPrint: Exploring uniqueness of individuals' brain signals
![Anthony L. Walker's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/AWalker.jpg?v1.2)
Anthony L. Walker
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Pilot Project
Formulation and characterization of pluronic lecithin organogel as an efficient transdermal delivery vehicle of the flavonol fisetin and its potent derivatives.
Previously Funded PIs
![Rami Al-Horani's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/RAl-Horani.jpg?v1.0)
Rami Al-Horani
Xavier University of Louisiana
Inhibition of Factor XIIIa by Sulfonated Glycosaminoglycan Mimetics as Potential Avenue to Novel Anticoagulants
![Shuju Bai's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/SBai.jpg?v1.0)
Shuju Bai
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Modeling Protein-Substrate Interactions in the Lipoxygenase Family Using Computational Approaches
![Daniel Barnes's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/DBarnes.jpg?v1.0)
Daniel Barnes
Southeastern Louisiana University
Kinetic Analysis of the Impact of LDH on Cancer and HGPRT Inhibition for Malaria
![Sanjay Batra's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/SBatra.jpg?v1.0)
Sanjay Batra
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Environmental Toxicology
HDACs regulate inflammatory responses against microbial toxins & CSE exposure
![Joseph Chaney's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/JChaney.jpg?v1.1?v1.0)
Joseph Chaney
Xavier University of Louisiana
Applying the Brakes : Understanding the Role of the Conformational Changes in the Kinesin-5
![Urska Cvek's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/UCvek.jpg?v1.0)
Urska Cvek
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes: Improving Access with Health Informatics
![Kui Chen's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/KChen.jpg?v1.0)
Kui Chen
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Biological Science
Hdacs Regulate Inflammatory Responses Against Microbial Toxins & Cse Exposure
![Alan Chiu's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/AChiu.jpg?v1.0)
Alan Chiu
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Adaptive Coupled Neural System Model for Hippocampal Function Restoration
![Cecily DeFreece's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/CDefreece.jpg?v1.0)
Cecily DeFreece
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Characterizing inhibitors of the mutagenic retrotransposon LINE1 endonuclease
![Waneene Dorsey's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/WDorsey.jpg?v1.0)
Waneene Dorsey
Grambling State University
Role and Regulation of Autophagy during Pentachlorophenol Exposure
![Prerna Sethi Dua's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/PSethi.jpg?v1.0)
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's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/LDubytska.jpg?v1.0)
Lidiya Dubytska
Southern University and A&M College
Legionella pneumophilia T4SS (lvh) system and its role in virulence
![Galina Goloverda's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/GGoloverda.jpg?v1.0)
Galina Goloverda
Xavier University of Louisiana
Toward development of a novel cancer diagnostic tool
![Samrat Dutta's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/SDutta.png?v1.0)
Samrat Dutta
Xavier University of Louisiana
Diagnostic Cancer Imaging in the Mid-Infrared Using Novel Contrast Agents
![June Feng's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/JFeng.jpg?v1.0)
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's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/AFindley.jpg?v1.0)
Ann Findley
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Department of Biology
Acquisition of Real-Time PCR and Gel Documentation Systems for ULM Biology
![Jean Fotie's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/JFotie.jpg?v1.0)
Jean Fotie
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Rational Design of Selective Small-Molecules as Potential IMPDH Inhibitors
![Srinivas Garlapati's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/SGarlapati.jpg?v1.0)
Srinivas Garlapati
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Mechanism of translation initiation in protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia
![Rebecca Giorno-McConnell's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/RGiorno.jpg?v1.0)
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's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/CGissendanner.jpg?v1.0)
Chris R. Gissendanner
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
NR4A Regulation of Organ Morphogenesis
![Kinesha Harris's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/KHarris.png?v1.0)
Kinesha Harris
Southern University and A&M College
Identification and Characterization of Kola Acuminate (Bizzy nut)-Specific Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Prevention
![Thomas Huckaba's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/THuckaba.jpg?v1.0)
Thomas Huckaba
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Mechanistic analysis of KifSA mutations that cause hereditary spastic paraplegia
![Moses Ihachi's portrait photo.](images/people/PIs/MIhachi.jpeg?v1.0)
Moses Ihachi
Southeastern Louisiana University
Aryl-fused (Imidazole, Pyrazine and Pyrrole) Boronated Dye Derivatives
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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
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Seetharama D. Jois
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Immunomodulation by plant-based grafted cyclic peptides; Implications in treating chronic inflammation
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Devaiah Kambiranda
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Proteasomes / immunoproteasomes: Role of lipid rafts in compartmentalization / activation in e-cigarettes vapor exposed lung epithelial cells
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University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Targeting Beta Amyloid Clearance as Therapeutic Approach for Alzheimer's Disease
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Hye-Young Kim
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Large-scale atomistic simulation for novel self-assembled drug delivery vehicles
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Paul Kim
Grambling State University
Mechanisms underlying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Anup Kundu
Xavier University of Louisiana
Formulation of a targeted nanoparticle system for the treatment of breast cancer
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Yong-Yu Liu
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Epigenetic Effects of Ceramide Glycosylation and Drug-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell
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Elahe Mahdavian
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Computer Science
Combination Cancer Therapeutics Based on Fusarochromanone
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Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Pathobiological Science
Regulation of Mouse ES Cell Differentiation into Neurons by Hoxa1
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Harris McFerrin
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Inhibition of HSV-1 Associated Ocular Neovascularization by Antiangiogenic Agents
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David Mills
Louisiana Tech University
3D Printed Nanoclay Enhanced Medical Devices for Reconstruction of Craniofacial Bone Defect
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Christopher Murray
Southeastern Louisiana University
Alligators as Models for Human Pathology: Neuroendocrine Effects of Methyltestosterone Exposure
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Teresa Murray
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Newly discovered neural receptor's role in Aβ1-42 pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease
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Subramanyam Murthy
Southern University and A&M College
DPP4 inhibitors in combating the effects of homocysteine and cholesterol
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Hyung Nam
LSUH-S
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
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Sami Nazzal
University of Louisiana at Monroe, School of Pharmacy
Cytotoxicity of tocotrienol nanoemulsions loaded with paclitaxel/gemcitabine PUFA
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Jamie Newman
Louisiana Tech University
Comparing Treatment of Adipose Stem Cells for the Differentiation of Clinically Relevant Cells
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Matthew Overturf
University of Louisiana at Monroe
The Effects of Environmental Contaminants on the Development of Neurobehavioral Disorders
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Sonika Patial
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Role of mTOR and its targeting by fisetin for treating psoriasis
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Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Targeting of Macrophages in Inflammation With Thermosensitive Biopolymers
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Adarsh Radadia
Louisiana Tech University
Point-of-Care Microelectronic Diagnostics for Early Phase Rickettsial Infections
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Yogesh Saini
Louisiana State University
Protective Role of Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) against endothelial barrier dysfunction
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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
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Jeffry Shultz
Louisiana Tech University
Identifying Lethal Alleles in Human
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Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Chemistry
Development of Casein Kinase 1 Inhibitors as Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease
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Matthew Talbert
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Diet induced obesity in flies; a genomic search for modifiers of pathogenesis
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Marjan Trutschl
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
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Maureen Shuh
Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
The Molecular Mechanisms of Adult T cell Leukemia Induction by HTLV-I Tax
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Tara Williams-Hart
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Department of Biological Sciences
Assessment of the Molecular Target of Fusarochromanone and its Analogues
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April Wright
Southeastern Louisiana University
Modeling Heterogeneous Data Sources for Time-Scaling Phylogenetic Trees
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Xiaoping Yi
Southern University and A&M College
Apoptosis pathway induced by RES and anticancer drug in 3D culture of prostate cancer cells
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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
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William Yu
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Medical Imaging by Enhanced Fluorescent Nanoclusters
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Kun (Karen) Zhang
Xavier University of Louisiana
Detecting Race-Relevant Molecular Biomarkers with Clinical Utilities Using Multi- Omics Data Across Tumor Types
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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
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Louisiana Tech University School of Biological Sciences
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Louisiana State University Shreveport Department of Computer Science
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University of Louisiana at Monroe Department of Biology
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University of New Orleans Office of Research
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Southeastern Louisiana University College of Science and Technology
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Southern University and A&M College Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Grambling State University Department of Chemistry
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Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
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University of South Carolina
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St Mary's College of Maryland
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Boston College
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University at Buffalo
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Duke University
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The Ohio State University
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University of Georgia
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California Institute of Technology
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Emory University
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Harvard School of Public Health
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University of South Carolina
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St Mary's College of Maryland
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Boston College
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University at Buffalo
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Duke University
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The Ohio State University
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University of Georgia
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California Institute of Technology
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Emory University
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Harvard School of Public Health
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