Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Pennington Biomedical Research Center Our mission is to discover the triggers of chronic diseases through innovative research that improves human health across the lifespan.
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Basic research, clinical studies and population-based science at Pennington Biomedical have led to important studies, discoveries, treatments in healthcare, and improved quality of life and wellness. Pennington Biomedical is finding comprehensive, prevention-based solutions that offer hope to more people.

Pennington Biomedical recently hosted a two-day training course for employees of Boehringer-Ingelheim. Led by Center fac...
05/02/2026

Pennington Biomedical recently hosted a two-day training course for employees of Boehringer-Ingelheim. Led by Center faculty and invited external speakers, the Obesity and Metabolic Disease Course focused on current topics in and metabolic health. The course featured talks, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, a Center tour and more

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Timothy Gilbert and Dr. Amanda Staino talked with Medscape about the Rise of Early Onset Dia...
05/02/2026

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Timothy Gilbert and Dr. Amanda Staino talked with Medscape about the Rise of Early Onset Diabetes a Looming Crisis: https://ow.ly/hmaI50YTBO6

“With that genetic predisposition and the really high BMIs that we’re seeing, it’s certainly creeping earlier and earlier,” said psychologist Amanda Staiano, PhD, director of the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory, discussing the ages of participants in her trials.

Dr. Gilbert would like to see his patients use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) earlier in the treatment course. “The ADA [American Diabetes Association] is recommending CGM for everyone. We are still in the clinical practice world, bound by insurance coverage. We can want it, but a lot of insurances are still requiring use of a single shot of insulin/day to get CGM.”

Dr. Hannah Cabré, an emerging leader in the field of nutrition, aging and women’s health, is joining our faculty and wil...
05/01/2026

Dr. 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. Having trained as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center since May 2023, her current work aims to evaluate the importance of skeletal muscle maintenance for long-term health, especially during menopause transition.

05/01/2026

🥪🎉 Celebrate School Lunch Heroes! 🍎💪

We’re shining a spotlight on the amazing school nutrition professionals who fuel students across the country every day! 🦸‍♀️🥗 From serving balanced meals to making lunchtime a welcoming place, these heroes help kids learn, grow, and thrive.

Take a moment to say THANK YOU to a School Lunch Hero today! ❤️

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Thank you Dr. Hussein Yassine, Professor of Neurology, Medicine, Gerontology, Physiology and Neuroscience at University ...
05/01/2026

Thank you Dr. Hussein Yassine, Professor of Neurology, Medicine, Gerontology, Physiology and Neuroscience at University of Southern California, for visiting us at Pennington Biomedical and speaking on Drug Discovery for APOE4 Neuroinflammation.

Congratulations to Diana Coulon, our Employee of the Quarter for Q2! Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact do ...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to Diana Coulon, our Employee of the Quarter for Q2! Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact do not go unnoticed. Thanks for all that you do!

Pennington Biomedical researchers joined fellow experts from around the world for the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s A...
04/30/2026

Pennington Biomedical researchers joined fellow experts from around the world for the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Chicago – sharing science, building connections and advancing solutions. And a proud moment as our own Dr. Robert Newton Jr. took the gavel as president, where he’ll serve a one-year term and preside over the society’s Board of Directors and serve as a steward of the society’s strategic goals.

04/29/2026

Join us tomorrow!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading researcher in obesity care and healthy aging.

Click here to register: https://ow.ly/kBN950YCzvE

Don't wait, register today!

Pennington Biomedical welcomed leading scientists and experts from around the world to Baton Rouge for two days of dynam...
04/29/2026

Pennington Biomedical welcomed leading scientists and experts from around the world to Baton Rouge for two days of dynamic discussion at the 2026 Spring Scientific Symposium, “Ultra-Processed Foods and Health: From Mechanisms to Actions.” Together, researchers explored the science behind one of today’s most pressing nutrition challenges and the path forward to meaningful solutions.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Hanim Ecem Diktas, named Pennington Biomedical’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow for 2025! He...
04/29/2026

Join us in celebrating Dr. Hanim Ecem Diktas, named Pennington Biomedical’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow for 2025! Her dedication to advancing research in nutrition and metabolic health helps drive discoveries that improve lives every day. Read more here: https://www.pbrc.edu/news/media/2026/hanim-ecem-diktas.aspx

April is wrapping up and it’s time to celebrate your Small Shift 🌿Taking breaks from your desk to stretch, walk, or stan...
04/29/2026

April is wrapping up and it’s time to celebrate your Small Shift 🌿

Taking breaks from your desk to stretch, walk, or stand has added up to real benefits. Research from Pennington Biomedical shows that moving throughout the day can improve circulation, metabolism, and mood.

Keep the momentum going:
• Schedule “stretch breaks” on your calendar
• Walk during calls or brainstorming sessions
• Make short bursts of movement part of your workday

Small shifts create lasting change. Share your favorite desk break ideas with and inspire others to move more 💪✨

🚨 Now Hiring: Assistant/Associate Professor – Research & Medical InvestigatorPennington Biomedical Research Center is se...
04/28/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Assistant/Associate Professor – Research & Medical Investigator

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a physician-scientist to join its Clinical Science team in Baton Rouge.

This faculty role combines clinical care (70%) and research (30%), with opportunities to:
✔️ Lead and support clinical trials
✔️ Advance research in endocrinology & metabolism
✔️ Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
✔️ Mentor the next generation of researchers

Candidates must have an MD/DO, board certification, and experience in clinical or academic medicine.

🔗 Apply today and help shape the future of metabolic health research: https://ow.ly/QK3t50YOIRc

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6400 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA
70808

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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