To lead the world in promoting metabolic health and eliminating metabolic diseases through scientific discoveries that create "solutions from cells to society." The Center conducts basic, clinical, and population research, and is a campus in the LSU Systemhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3ml74ysmygc2sOver the past 35+ years, 7,879 total publications have been credited to the institution as work produced by Pennington Biomedical faculty. These papers have been cited in the world literature over 402,000 times. #Solutions #CellsToSociety #PBRCresearch06 May 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml74ysmygc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3ml4mtmdwvs2lFrom Baton Rouge to Better Health: How #LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center extends beyond Louisiana, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in nutrition and metabolic health, via Country Roads https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/people-places/pennington-better-health/ #Solutions #CellsToSociety #PBRCResearch05 May 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4mtmdwvs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3ml24lmmipk2tDid You Know? Pennington Biomedical has opened an Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic in Baton Rouge. The clinic provides specialized care for patients managing diabetes and endocrine disorders, bringing world-class expertise to the region. Learn more at https://pbrc.edu/research-trials/diabetes-clinic/04 May 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml24lmmipk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mkztwc5rh22tPennington Biomedical's Dr. Timothy Gilbert and Dr. Amanda Staino talked with Medscape about the Rise of Early Onset Diabetes a Looming Crisis: https://medscape.com/viewarticle/rise-early-onset-diabetes-looming-crisis-2026a1000c57 #PBRCresearch #PBRC04 May 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkztwc5rh22thttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mkuut2xwbs2tDr. Hannah Cabré, an emerging leader in the field of nutrition, aging and women’s health, is joining our faculty and will lead the newly established Aging, Gynecology, and Endocrinology Laboratory. #Solutions #CellsToSociety #PBRCresearch02 May 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuut2xwbs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mkibtbovb22fPennington Biomedical’s 2026 Spring Scientific Symposium “Ultra-Processed Foods and Health: From Mechanisms to Actions” kicked off with co-chairs #LSU Boyd Professor Dr. Eric Ravussin and Dr. Boyd Swinburn of the University of Auckland #Solutions #CellstoSociety #PBRCresearch #LSUresearch27 Apr 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkibtbovb22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mk6g6fs35c27Thank you to everyone who came out to support our #LovetheBoot Week event! We are contributing to the significant impact of this statewide litter clean removal and beautification initiative organized by Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Let’s work together to create a cleaner, greener Louisiana.23 Apr 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6g6fs35c27https://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mk4h3qtpqs2vFrom prevention to treatment, Greaux Healthy is helping change the trajectory of childhood obesity across Louisiana—through research-backed, statewide efforts. #LSUDay #LaLege #LSU #LSUGov22 Apr 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4h3qtpqs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mk4eywed2s2xSupporting the healthiest start in life—sharing how research at Pennington Biomedical Research Center is improving infant health across Louisiana. #LSUDay #LaLege #LSU #LSUGov22 Apr 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4eywed2s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mk3usdxrtk2xFrom discovery to real-world impact—advancing health and changing lives right here in Louisiana #LSUDay #LaLege #LSU #LSUGov22 Apr 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3usdxrtk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mjzpcs5h6s2dThank you to Dr. David Hughes for presenting the work of the Genomics and Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory at this week’s Work In Progress! #WIP #PBRCresearch21 Apr 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzpcs5h6s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mjppjiizpk24At #LSU, undergraduates are provided numerous opportunities to participate in research across the LSU research enterprise, including at Pennington Biomedical. Today is #LSUDiscoverDay, where students are able to showcase their research through posters, oral presentations and performances17 Apr 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjppjiizpk24https://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mj335ci6tk2kDr. Stefan Pasiakos, Director of the Center for Human Performance at Pennington Biomedical, presented “Science, Regulation, and the Dietary Supplement Surge: What Consumers Need to Know (and What Labels Don’t Tell You)” this morning at Sunrise Rotary of Baton Rouge. #PBRC #LSUresearch #PBRCresearch09 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj335ci6tk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mivypasdq22wPennington Biomedical's Dr. Robert Newton Jr. and Jasmine Butler spoke with Louisiana First News this morning about the upcoming Senior Black American Health Fair. Come out on Saturday for fun activites, health screenings and informational talks: pbrc.edu/SBAHF07 Apr 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivypasdq22whttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mijiaomn4s2cDr. Jennifer Rood on leading Pennington Biomedical through a time of transition: https://www.pbrc.edu/news/media/2026/drjenniferrood.aspx #PBRC #LSU #LSUresearch02 Apr 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijiaomn4s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3migul7pi2c2wThank you to Dr. Hannah Cabre for presenting on her work at this week's Work In Progress! #WomenInSTEM #PBRCproud #PostdoctoralResearcher #WIP01 Apr 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3migul7pi2c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mieugqfguc2hCongratulations Dr. Hanim Ecem Diktas, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management & Health Promotion Lab, for being named Pennington Biomedical’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow for 2025! #PBRC hashtag#PBRCresearch hashtag#PostdoctoralFellow31 Mar 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieugqfguc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mibx4xvihc2bThe fifth annual Senior Black American Health Fair is set for April 11 at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, bringing free health resources, expert guidance and community activities to Baton Rouge seniors: https://talk1073.com/2026/03/27/senior-black-american-health-fair-returns-to-baton-rouge-with-free-screenings-and-expert-advice/30 Mar 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibx4xvihc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mhtak23k5c2hOn March 23, we hosted a special reception to honor Dr. Steven Heymsfield following his appointment as an #LSU Boyd Professor, the university’s highest and most prestigious academic rank. lnkd.in/gNxTNWR324 Mar 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtak23k5c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mhqqyn6nok2oNew paper in JAMA Neurology: Improving Heart Health May Not Be Enough to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease #LSU #LSUresearch https://www.pbrc.edu/news/media/2026/jamaneurology.aspx23 Mar 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqqyn6nok2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mhgbwrkysc2rDr. Amanda Staiano, Dr. Ursula White and Dr. Jake Mey helped to bring Pennington Biomedical supporters “Behind the Lab Doors” during yesterday’s Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation event. #BehindtheLabDoors #PBRCresearch19 Mar 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgbwrkysc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mgxqzc2sqc2gToday is World Sleep Day, recognized by the World Sleep Society. Dr. Prachi Singh, director of the Sleep and Cardiometabolic Health Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical, provides small tips to help you improve your sleep #WorldSleepDay2026 #smallshifts 💤 https://www.pbrc.edu/news/media/2026/national-sleep-awareness-week-dr-prachi-singh.aspx13 Mar 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxqzc2sqc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mgxcxnbkmk2vProud to host LSU Executive Vice President and Chancellor Dr. Jim Dalton at Pennington Biomedical. From our basic science cores to conversations with our executive team, it was a great opportunity to highlight the impact of #LSU research across Louisiana #LSUresearch #PBRC13 Mar 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxcxnbkmk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mgsmo7vwjk25Today, we’re celebrating the incredible Registered Dietitians who help make healthier living possible — including those right here at our center. Your dedication, expertise, and compassion inspire us every day. Thank you for all that you do for Pennington Biomedical! #NationalRegisteredDietitianDay11 Mar 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsmo7vwjk25https://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mgmzeadork24Thank you to everyone who attended the Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women. We always love welcoming the Greater Baton Rouge community and enjoyed hosting hundreds of women from the community, along with healthcare partners, vendors and non-profits. #PBRC #womenshealth #womenswellness09 Mar 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmzeadork24https://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mgdba3h7r22cAs part of our statewide campaign to expand childhood obesity awareness through community engagement, mobile outreach and evidence-based tools, Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy initiative, in partnership with the State of Louisiana, visited Lake Charles #GreauxHealthy #LSU05 Mar 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdba3h7r22chttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mgb3kyyn2227Today on #WorldObesityDay we’re shining a spotlight on the people behind the research — the passionate staff whose dedication keeps Pennington Biomedical running every day. 📹 Watch how teamwork fuels progress. #WorldObesityDay2026 #WOD2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl7wKoUbqNg04 Mar 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgb3kyyn2227https://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mg6ovu6j422qAre #crawfish good for you? Dr. Catherine Champagne said the cholesterol content in crawfish is not a concern for most people because they're low in saturated fat. "They’re relatively low in fat and calories," said Champagne. "It’s a healthy choice.” https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/louisiana_health/is-crawfish-good-for-you/article_3811f6d7-b8e8-471a-a11e-38a4d717f98d.html03 Mar 2026 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6ovu6j422qhttps://bsky.app/profile/penningtonbiomed.bsky.social/post/3mg3kd2ecsc2yWomen’s Wellness Day Returns to Pennington Biomedical on March 7, Dr. Prachi Singh and John Lovelace spoke with Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge on Friday morning about this year’s event https://talk1073.com/2026/02/27/womens-wellness-day-returns-to-pennington-on-march-7/02 Mar 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:ifw4qp4z2dqmou3okimpusez/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3kd2ecsc2y