K Gus Kousoulas
Principal Investigator
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- vtgusk@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5833
LBRN Core Personnel
Admin Core
Ramesh Subramanian
Program Coordinator
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- ramji@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9619
Alexis White
Grant Administrator
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- alexisw@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9683
John Quebedeaux Jr.
Computer Manager
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- johnq@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-0062
Nayong Kim
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Louisiana State University Center for Computation & Technology
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
BBC Core
Christopher Taylor
BBC Core Director
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112
- ctay15@lsuhsc.edu
- (504) 568-4065
Ronald Horswell
Associate Director
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808
- Ronald.Horswell@pbrc.edu
- (225) 763-2931
Seung-Jong Park
Associate Director
LSU - Baton Rouge
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- sjpark@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-2209
Michal Brylinski
Associate Director
LSU - Baton Rouge
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- mbrylinski@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-2791
Urska Cvek
Associate Director
LSU - Shreveport
- Shreveport, Louisiana, 71115
- urska.cvek@lsus.edu
- (318) 795-4266
Nayong Kim
Assistant Director
LSU - Baton Rouge
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- nykim@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-5486
Lyndon Coghill
Senior Postdoctoral Fellow
LSU - Baton Rouge
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- lcoghill@lsu.edu
- (225) 758-4022
Shayan Shams
Doctoral Candidate
LSU - Baton Rouge
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- sshams2@cct.lsu.edu
- (225) 578-3637
Seetharama Jois
Professor
University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Monroe, Louisiana, 71201
- jois@ulm.edu
- (318) 342-1993
Thomas C. Bishop
Associate Professor
Louisiana Tech University
- Ruston, Louisiana, 71272
- bishop@latech.edu
- (318) 257-5209
April Wright
Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University
- Hammond, Louisiana, 70402
- April.wright@selu.edu
- (985) 549-5556
Paul Kim
Assistant Professor
Grambling State University
- Grambling, Louisiana, 71245
- kimp@gram.edu
- (318) 274-3738
Thomas Wiese
Associate Professor
Xavier University of Louisiana
- New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125
- twiese@xula.edu
- (504) 520-7433
Eduardo Martinez
Assistant Professor
Southern University
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70813
- eduardo_martinez@subr.edu
- (225) 771-3606
MCBR Core
Young-Hwan Lee
MCBR Director
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- yhlee@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-0522
David Burk
Associate Director
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science PBRC
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- david.burk@pbrc.edu
- (225) 578-8246
Vladimir Chouljenko
Associate Director
Louisiana State University SVM
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- vchoul1@lsu.edu
- (225) 578-9659
Srinivas Garlapati
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- garlapati@ulm.edu
- (318) 342-3304
Elahe Mahdavian
LSU - Shreveport
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- elahe.mahdavian@lsus.edu
- (318) 797-5227
Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- rgiorno@latech.edu
- (318) 257-3665
Chris Beachy
Southeastern Louisiana University
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- christopher.beachy@southeastern.edu
- (985) 549-3740
Weneene Dorsey
Grambling State University
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- dorseywc@gram.edu
- (318) 274-2399
Cecily Defreece
Xavier University of Louisiana
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- cbennet3@xula.edu
- (504) 520-5011
Sanjay Batra
Southern University
Louisiana State University Dept. of Biological Science
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803
- sanjay_batra@subr.edu
- (225) 771-5350
Project Investigators
Currently Funded PIs
Rami Al-Horani
Development of Factor Xllla Allosteric Inhibitors as a Paradigm-Shifting Treatment for Venous Thromboembolism
Xavier University of Louisiana
Jean Christopher Chamcheu
Validation of the role of PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling in psoriasis and its targeting by fisetin
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Joseph Chaney
Understanding the Role of the Conformational Changes in the Kinesin-5 on Processivity and Inhibition
Xavier University of Louisiana
Waneene Dorsey
Role and Regulation of Autophagy during Pentachlorophenol Exposure
Grambling State University
Prerna Dua
A Predictive Modeling Framework for Continued Investigation of Disparity in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Louisiana Tech University
Lidiya Dubytska
Legionella pneumophilia T4SS (lvh) system and its role in virulence
Southern University and A&M College
Galina Goloverda
Toward development of a novel cancer diagnostic tool
Xavier University of Louisiana
Paul Kim
Mechanisms underlying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Grambling State University
Anup Kundu
Formulation of a targeted nanoparticle system for the treatment of breast cancer
Xavier University of Louisiana
Elahe Mahdavian
Combination Cancer Therapeutics Based on Fusarochromanone
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Georgios Matthaiolampakis
Combinatorial treatment of miRNAs and novel palatinate against lung cancer
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Siva Murru
Design and synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and their metal-complexes for evaluation of anti-cancer and anti-microbial activity
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Subramanyam Murthy
DPP4 Inhibitors in Combating the Effects of Homocysteine and Cholesterol
Southern University and A&M College
Barabutis Nektarios
Elucidation of the Mechanisms which are involved in the anti-inflammatory action of Hsp90 inhibitors in the vasculature
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Jamie Newman
The Role of Mediator in Maintaining and Differentiating Human Mesenchymal Stem Ce
Louisiana Tech University
Matthew Overturf
The Effects of Environmental Contaminants on the Development of Neurobehavioral Disorders
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Omer Soysal
Development of a proto-type fNIRspectroscopy for brain activity recognition
Southeastern Louisiana University
Matthew Talbert
Diet induced obesity in flies: a genomic search for modifiers of pathogenesis
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Marjan Trutschl
Computational Modeling of Blood Metabolomics Biomarkers Addressing Racial Disparity
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
William Yu
Medical Imaging by Enhanced Fluorescent Nanoclusters
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
April Wright
Implementing a Dirichlet process for modeling complex biological data
Southeastern Louisiana University
Xiaoping Yi
Molecular mechanisms of antioxidant on gene regulation in prostate cancer cells
Southern University and A&M College
Kun (Karen) Zhang
Detecting Race-Relevant Molecular Biomarkers with Clinical Utilities Using Multi- Omics Data Across Tumor Types
Xavier University of Louisiana
Previously Funded PIs
Shuju Bai
Modeling Protein-Substrate Interactions In The Lipoxygenase Family Using Computational Approaches
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Sanjay Batra
Hdacs Regulate Inflammatory Responses Against Microbial Toxins & Cse Exposure
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Biological Science
Kui Chen
Nanosensors For Reactive Oxygen Species And Their Roles In Carcinogenesis
Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Department of Chemistry & Physics
Alan Chiu
Adaptive Coupled Neural System Model For Hippocampal Function Restoration
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Cecily DeFreece
Characterizing inhibitors of the mutagenic retrotransposon LINE I endonuclease
Xavier University, Department of Biology
June Feng
Understanding The Molecular Mechanism Of Alzheimer's Disease - Quantitative Proteomics Of Oxidatively Modified Proteins Using ITRAQ Analysis And A Novel Proteomic Reactor
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Ann Findley
Acquisition Of Real-Time Pcr And Gel Documentation Systems For Ulm Biology
Univeristy of Louisiana at Monroe, Department of Biology
Jean Fotie
Rational Design of Selective Small-Molecules as Potential IMPDH Inhibitors
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Srinivas Garlapati
Mechanism Of Translation Initiation In Protozoan Parasite Giardia Lamblia
University of Louisiana at Monroe, School of Sciences
Rebecca Giorno-McConnell
Spore Outer Structures: Contribution to Germination Heterogeneity
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences & Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Chris R. Gissendanner
NR4A Regulation Of Organ Morphogenesis
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kinesha Harris
Identification And Characterization Of Kola Acuminate (Bizzy Nut)-Specific Biomarkers For Prostate Cancer Prevention
Southern University and A&M College
Thomas Huckaba
Mechanistic Analysis Of Kifsa Mutations That Cause Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
Keith Jackson
Role Of Heme Oxygenase In The Renal Control Of Hypertension
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy, School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences
Amal Khalil Kaddoumi
Targeting Beta Amyloid Clearance As Therapeutic Approach For Alzheimer's Disease
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Hye-Young Kim
Large-scale atomistic simulation for novel self-assembled drug delivery vehicles
Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Yong-Yu Liu
Epigenetic Effects Of Ceramide Glycosylation And Drug-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Elahe Mahdavian
Development Of Novel Anti-Cancer Agents
Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Department of Computer Science
Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos
Regulation Of Mouse ES Cell Differentiation Into Neurons By Hoxa1
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Pathobiological Science
Harris McFerrin
Inhibition Of Hsv-1 Associated Ocular Neovascularization By Antiangiogenic Agents
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology
David Mills
Instrumentation in Support of a New 3D Printing Lab
Louisiana Tech University, Biological Sciences & Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences
Teresa Murray
Newly Discovered Neural Receptor's Role In A_1-42 Pathogenesis Of Alzheimer's Disease
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Sami Nazzal
Cytotoxicity Of Tocotrienol Nanoemulsions Loaded With Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine Pufa
University of Louisiana at Monroe, School of Pharmacy
Scott Poh
Targeting of Macrophages in Inflammation With Thermosensitive Biopolymers
Louisiana Tech University, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemistry, Institute for Micromanufacturing, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Nanosystems Engineering
Adarsh Radadia
Point-Of-Care Microelectronic Diagnostics For Early Phase Rickettsial Infections
Louisiana Tech University
Seetharama D Satyanarayanajois
Role Of Extracellular Domain IV Of HER2 Protein In Cell Signaling
University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Pharmacy
Brian Salvatore
Design and Synthesis of Novel Polyphenol Cancer Therapeutics, Maximizing ADMET Properties and the Regulation of Cell-Signaling Cross-Talk
Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Prerna Sethi Dua
Rule-Based Data Mining For Knowledge Discovery In Alzheimer's Disease Using Microarray Databases
Louisiana Tech University, Department of Health Information Management
Maureen Shuh
The Molecular Mechanisms Of Adult T Cell Leukemia Induction By HTLV-I Tax
Xavier University, College of Pharmacy
Jayalakshmi Sridhar
Development of Casein Kinase 1 inhibitors as therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Chemistry
Tara Williams-Hart
Assessment Of The Molecular Target Of Fusarochromanone And Its Analogues
Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Department of Biological Sciences
Shizhong Yang
Molecular Dynamics Simulation On The Interaction Between Domain I Of GK And Extracellular Domain IV Of UL20
Southern University and A&M College, Department of Computer Science
Kun Zhang
Enhancement Of MicroRNA Research Through Bioinformatics Tool Development
Xavier University, Department of Computer Science
Partner Institutes
LBRN Lead Institute
Louisiana State University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
LBRN Primary Undergraduate Institutes
Grambling State University
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
Louisiana Tech University
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southern University and A&M College
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Xavier University of Louisiana
Committee Members
LBRN External Advisory Committee
Tuajuanda Jordan
St Mary's College of Maryland
Stephen J. Cutler
University of South Carolina
Rafael E. Luna
Boston College
Micah Luftig
Duke University
Ram Samudrala
University at Buffalo
Former EAC Members:
Vincent McKoy (Chair)
California Institute of Technology
Jessica Kissinger
University of Georgia
Edward Mocarski
Emory University
Harold Silverman
Emeritus, Lousiana State University
Richard Hart
The Ohio State University
John Quackenbush
Harvard School of Public Health
LBRN Steering Committee
K. Gus Kousoulas (Chair)
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bill Cambell
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
