LSU School of Medicine-New Orleans

09/04/2026

The September issue of The Pulse, our SOM Newsletter, has dropped! Keep up the great work!

This was such a fun issue to put together -- beyond all the wonderful and well-earned accolades and grants I always get to report on, there were so many amazing stories to share. I really hope you can find some time to read this issue from top to bottom!

08/19/2026

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Sun Young Kim and Dr. Patricia Molinaon having been honored as Healthcare Heroes by New Orleans City Business!
Dr. Sun Young Kim is an innovative biomedical scientist whose research is helping shape the future of precision medicine. Her work combines genetics, molecular biology and bioengineering to develop technologies that will improve diagnoses, personalize treatment and accelerate new therapies for patients with complex diseases.
Dr. Molina is an internationally recognized scientist whose groundbreaking research, visionary leadership and commitment to mentoring future healthcare professionals have transformed biomedical research in Louisiana and beyond. Throughout her distinguished career, she has focused on improving the lives of individuals affected by issues such as alcohol use disorders, HIV/AIDS, traumatic brain injuries and other complex chronic conditions.

08/10/2026

Season 3 of the School of Medicine Tiger Bites Podcast is now live!
Topics for the nine CME certified episodes cover everything from vision and plans for the future, NCI designation, student evaluations in undergraduate medical education, benefits of meditation practice and the inside scoop on the Standardized Patient Program.
https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/medical_education/cme/TigerBites/default.aspx

08/10/2026

Introducing Front Porch Forums: Conversations on Science, Innovation, and Impact!
The series, designed for anyone curious about how research, technology, business, policy, healthcare and communities come together, will host Chancellor Dalton for the Inaugural session next Wednesday, August 19.
For more details or to register: https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/nsfcrestandnola/seminar.aspx

08/03/2026

Start this Monday and this August off on the right foot!

07/30/2026

07/09/2026

06/29/2026

A comeback worth celebrating. 🏇

After a serious ankle injury, jockey Paco Lopez returned to racing and rode to victory at the Preakness Stakes with the help of Dr. Robert Zura and LSU Health Orthopaedics.

🎥 Watch the full story on WGNO:
https://wgno.com/video/injured-new-orleans-jockey-races-to-victory-at-preakness-stakes/11846395/

06/23/2026

Today begins our annual Incoming House Officer Orientation at our New Orleans campus! Our new residents and fellows start their journeys in their programs beginning July 1.
Welcome to the family! We can't wait to see you shine!