LSU Health Shreveport Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology

LSU Health Shreveport Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology LSU Health Shreveport Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
Shreveport, Louisiana

The Department of Physiology proudly congratulates Dr. Lynn Harrison, PhD on being awarded the LaSPACE Research Enhancem...
09/10/2026

The Department of Physiology proudly congratulates Dr. Lynn Harrison, PhD on being awarded the LaSPACE Research Enhancement Award.

Dr. Harrison’s research proposal, titled “Simulating the Deep Space Reduced Magnetic Field and Proton Radiation Environment to Study Exploration Stress on Human Cells,” has been selected for funding.

This is an incredible accomplishment and a wonderful reflection of Dr. Harrison’s dedication to innovative research, scientific excellence, and continued commitment to advancing the mission of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology and LSU Health Shreveport.

Congratulations, Dr. Harrison, on this well-deserved achievement! We are proud to celebrate your success and look forward to the important contributions this research will make to the scientific community and the future of space exploration.

🎨Color, creativity, and community! LSU Health Shreveport School of Graduate Studies hosted a Lab Coat Tie-Dye Event this...
09/08/2026

🎨Color, creativity, and community! LSU Health Shreveport School of Graduate Studies hosted a Lab Coat Tie-Dye Event this past Friday in the Student Union, where students customized their lab coats while enjoying time with friends and fellow graduate students. It was a fun and relaxing opportunity to take a break, get creative, and connect with the LSU Health Shreveport community.👩🏼‍🔬👨🏾‍🔬

Here are a few photos featuring students from our Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology showing off their colorful creations! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a memorable success. 🤗

Congratulations🎉🎉 to our Physiology Graduate Students, Louise Frausto and Tamjid Islam, on receiving the highest scores ...
08/28/2026

Congratulations🎉🎉 to our Physiology Graduate Students, Louise Frausto and Tamjid Islam, on receiving the highest scores for the Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition of their outstanding instruction in the Human Physiology for Health Professions and Sciences course. Their dedication to education, depth of knowledge, and commitment to teaching excellence have made a meaningful impact on their students. We are incredibly proud of their achievements!!!

Pictured left to right: Dr. Arif Yurdagul, Tamjid Islam, Louise Frausto, and Dr. Chris Pattillo

The Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduate student foll...
08/13/2026

The Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduate student following LSU Health Shreveport's Summer Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026.

We are delighted to recognize another outstanding graduate from this year's class. Congratulations to Dr. Nilu Dhungel, PhD (Dragoi Lab), on successfully completing all degree requirements and reaching this significant milestone in her academic journey.🎉🎊

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Nilu Dhungel on this well-deserved achievement. We are proud to celebrate her success and wish her continued accomplishments in all her future endeavors.

From Discovery to Development: How Blood Cell Interactions Shape Disease and the Next Generation of ScientistsFrom high ...
08/03/2026

From Discovery to Development: How Blood Cell Interactions Shape Disease and the Next Generation of Scientists

From high school students to undergraduate summer researchers and medical students to graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows, Physiology Department Professor, Karen Stokes, PhD, introduces future scientists and physicians to the LSUHS research enterprise. Among the programs she has led are MS CARDIO, CURIOUS, AHA SURE and SUMMIT. These programs immerse students in active research laboratories while also providing professional development and networking opportunities.

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and fellow students in the Department of Physiology, we are delighted to welcome our ne...
07/31/2026

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and fellow students in the Department of Physiology, we are delighted to welcome our new graduate students!

Congratulations on joining our program. You are beginning an exciting journey filled with opportunities to learn, discover, and grow as scientists and professionals. Throughout the coming year, you will challenge yourself academically, develop valuable research skills, and build lasting relationships with mentors and colleagues who are invested in your success.

We encourage you to stay curious, ask questions, embrace new experiences, and take advantage of the many resources available to support your academic and personal growth. Every achievement begins with a single step, and we are excited to see the contributions you will make to our department and the scientific community.

We wish you an exciting, successful, and rewarding academic year. Welcome to the Physiology family—we're glad you're here, and we look forward to celebrating your accomplishments throughout the year!

Welcome, and best wishes for an outstanding year ahead!

Students

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Christopher Pattillo on securing a new RO1 grant from the NHLBI😁👏Christopher Pattil...
07/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Christopher Pattillo on securing a new RO1 grant from the NHLBI😁👏

Christopher Pattillo, PhD, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, received a five-year $3.6 million R01 award from the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for his project, "Cellular Reductive State Regulates Inflammation Resolution." This achievement reflects Dr. Pattillo's dedication to advancing scientific discovery and commitment to excellence in research.

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉to Physiology faculty member Dr. Changwon Park on his promotion from Associate Professor to Professor....
07/14/2026

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉to Physiology faculty member Dr. Changwon Park on his promotion from Associate Professor to Professor. This well-deserved achievement reflects Dr. Park's outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence at LSU Health Shreveport.

We congratulate him on this significant career milestone and thank him for his continued contributions to our institution! 🎊🎉

Behind the many achievements of the Department of Physiology stands the exceptional dedication, hard work, and contribut...
06/12/2026

Behind the many achievements of the Department of Physiology stands the exceptional dedication, hard work, and contributions of our faculty. We would like to take a moment to recognize one of our outstanding faculty members whose commitment and excellence have played a role in these successes. Hongxue Shi, PhD, is advancing MASH research through macrophage-driven cell clearance.

Dr. Shi’s lab is working to strengthen the liver’s natural defense system by engineering macrophages - introducing receptors that improve their ability to recognize and clear dead hepatocytes.

06/12/2026

Class A Space for Class A Scientists!! 👨‍⚕️🧬🔬

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