Graduate Research Day

The LSUHSC-NO School of Graduate Studies has hosted Graduate Student Research Day since 2014 (renamed the Dr. Joseph M. Moerschbaecher, III Graduate Research Day in 2022). Students are invited to present research posters, abstracts, and presentations in order to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their fields. Graduate Research Day is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to network and collaborate, culminating with an awards ceremony to celebrate exceptional work.

LSU Health New Orleans Symposium Series on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in various forms is rapidly becoming an integral part of how we practice medicine, train our learners, and conduct scientific research. This technological revolution offers tremendous opportunities while also presenting significant challenges. Academic health centers must be prepared to adopt AI technologies in a fair, equitable, and ethical manner. Once a month, from 12-1:30, we will hear from experts on the following topics so that we can together develop a shared understanding of the complex issues surrounding the use of AI in so many aspects of our enterprise.

LSUHSC New Orleans PREP

The goal of the LSUHSC-NO PREP is to develop a broad pool of well-trained postbaccalaureates, who have recently completed their baccalaureate science degrees, for successful enrollment, retention, and completion of a biomedical PhD training program during a one-year research education program. We aim to prepare PREP Scholars for the rigors and challenges of a biomedical doctoral degree program so that they will successfully obtain a PhD degree and contribute their expertise to the biomedical scientific community.

LSUSD Research Day

LSUSD Research Day occurs annually in May or June. It serves as a venue for faculty, students and residents to interact and to present the research. There are oral presentations by faculty, senior residents and clinical/basic sciences students. Additionally, any students who attended meetings that year are encouraged to present their posters. Resident presentations are judged by a panel of faculty and awards are given to the outstanding postgraduate research projects.

Medical Student Research Poster Symposium

This program started in 2003 to provide research opportunities for medical students. Program Directors Dr. Fern Tsien and Dr. Jovanny Zabaleta help students to find mentors and conduct research at LSUHSC, the Louisiana Cancer Research Center, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, University Medical Center, and clinics and research centers throughout the state. Students who received federal and regional awards to conduct summer or year-long research outside the state are also presenting their projects. During these programs, students conduct their own small research projects or collaborate on larger, on-going projects.

Medicine Research Day

Every year the School of Medicine hosts Medicine Research Day. There are three categories, Translational Research, Clinical Vignettes, and Quality Improvement, which come from Students, Residents, Fellows, and Faculty.

Open Access Week

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) Library launched its first-ever International Open Access Week in October 2023. This outreach initiative aimed to connect with the research and health science communities and educate people about Open Access research and publishing. The goal is to help people understand how Open Access is important for global healthcare progress. We did this through engaging educational presentations, hands-on workshops, and discussions. By raising awareness of Open Access publishing, we hope to help shape a world where important scientific research information is available to all, and global collaboration and progress can flourish.

Event Organizers:
2024 - Sharon Duffy, Research Services Librarian
2023 - David Trillo, Scholarly Communication Librarian & Sharon Duffy, Research Services Librarian

Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Forum

The Enhancing Quality Improvement for Patients (EQuIP) Program at the LSU School of Medicine is an institution-wide initiative to engage residents and fellows in systems-based quality improvement programs. In cooperation with faculty supervisors and mentors, the EQuIP program will empower the House Officers of the LSU School of Medicine to contribute to scholarly activity and the implementation of clinical quality improvement initiatives at our affiliated training institutions, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients and inculcating a culture of quality improvement and patient safety.

The Annual Quality and Patient Safety Forum features special guest speakers, poster submission reception, and abstract presentations. A call for abstracts typically goes out in February/March. Beginning in 2025, submissions are open to all six LSUHSC Schools (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Dentistry, Allied Health, and Graduate Studies).

Robert D. D’Ambrosia Lectureship & Research Day

This annual lecture and department chairmanship has been established to honor Dr. D ’Ambrosia’s service to the LSU Health Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. In his 30+ years as the Department Chair, he exemplified leadership and humanity while training and mentoring more than 100 graduates. We are very grateful for his contributions to LSU and to the department. Moreover, the Robert D. D ‘Ambrosia Lectureship & Research Day strives to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning and inquiry, instilling in our community a passion for discovery and a commitment to excellence. Join us as we celebrate the ingenuity and dedication of our students, residents, and faculty.

School of Allied Health Professions Research Day

The LSU Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health Professions Research Day event serves as a distinguished forum for the presentation and dissemination of research conducted by students, faculty, and staff within the School of Allied Health Professions. Research Day facilitates scholarly discourse through a range of activities, including oral presentations, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in allied health fields. By bringing together diverse voices and perspectives, this event underscores the importance of collaborative inquiry and its impact on the allied health professions.

School of Public Health Delta Omega Honors Day Poster Sessions

Delta Omega is the honorary society for graduate studies in public health. The society was founded in 1924 at Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health. Delta Omega Honors Day allows graduate students to present their work on a range of Public Health related topics.

Surgery Research Symposium

The 2nd Annual Research Symposium was held May 9, 2024 and was hosted by Valentine Nfonsam, MD, Omeed Moaven, MD, Herbert A. Phelan, MD and Alison A. Smith, MD. It once again featured work by the Department of Surgery's students, residents and fellow via presentations and posters.

Valentine Nfonsam, MD, Omeed Moaven, MD and Herbert A. Phelan, MD hosted the 1st Annual Research Symposium on May 4, 2023. The symposium featured original scientific work completed by the Department of Surgery's students, residents, and fellows. This work showcases the creative and diverse interests of the Department's research portfolio.