Pennington Biomedical Research Center

04/15/2026

☕🤝Meet this month's featured expert: Candida J. Rebello, PhD, RD, LDN.

Dr. Candida J. Rebello is an Assistant Professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Director of the Nutrition and Chronic Disease Laboratory. Her research focuses on developing sustainable, evidence-based lifestyle interventions to treat obesity, improve insulin sensitivity, and prevent age-related functional decline.

She is the recipient of a $3.7 million NIH R01 grant from the National Institute on Aging to investigate lifestyle strategies that reduce excess body fat while preserving muscle function in older adults with obesity. Her work bridges clinical nutrition and translational science, focusing on improving metabolic health and quality of life in aging populations.

Join us April 30 to learn how her research is shaping the future of obesity care and metabolic health.

Register: https://ow.ly/ajsv50YCz3S

Coffee with the Expert is a TOS program designed to support early career scientists and researchers. Membership is not required to attend the event.

04/15/2026

287 community members. One powerful day of health, education and connection. 💜

Our 5th annual Senior Black American Health Fair brought the Greater Baton Rouge community together for movement, free health screenings, expert insights on healthy aging and an impactful look at dementia through the Mama Joe Project.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors and everyone who joined us!

04/14/2026

Health care professionals to watch in 2026 from Greater Baton Rouge Business Report:

Stefan Pasiakos, Professor and Director of Human Performance Optimization, Pennington Biomedical Research Center

From the battlefield to deep space, Stefan Pasiakos is focused on a deceptively simple question: What does it take for the human body to perform at its best under extreme conditions? At Pennington Biomedical, where he leads the Human Performance Optimization program, the newcomer’s research spans war fighter resilience, spaceflight bioenergetics and elite athletics—drawing on a career that includes senior leadership at the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. https://www.businessreport.com/health-care/health-care-professionals-to-watch-in-2026

04/13/2026

Dr. Candida Rebello, Assistant Professor and Director of the Nutrition and Chronic Disease Program, talks with The New York Times about and the emerging evidence that other compounds in oats, including antioxidants like avenanthramides, may help reduce blood pressure https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/well/eat/oats-health-benefits-recipes.html

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Today until 1 pm, we’re hosting the Senior Black American Health Fair

04/09/2026

Dr. 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.

04/09/2026

The Senior Black American Health Fair is this weekend at Pennington Biomedical Research Center!

Join us for a morning focused on healthy living, community connection, and resources designed to support healthier lives.

✔ Health screenings
✔ Wellness education
✔ Fitness activities
✔ Community engagement

📅 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1 PM

Register now:
🔗 www.pbrc.edu/SBAHF

04/08/2026

🚨 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://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/Assistant-Associate-Professor---Research-and-Medical-Investigator_R00113252

04/08/2026

At Pennington Biomedical, research isn’t just about today’s health challenges, it’s about shaping tomorrow’s solutions. When Doc Pennington founded our center, he had one mission: to create one of the leading nutrition research institutes in the country. Decades later, our scientists are making history, uncovering the biological mechanisms of obesity, and developing real-world strategies to prevent chronic diseases: https://youtu.be/YtgcAJiKi_M?si=R8vrqtHK1bP0zSYs

At Pennington Biomedical, research isn’t just about today’s health challenges, it’s about shaping tomorrow’s solutions. When Doc Pennington founded our cente...

04/08/2026

April is Physical Wellness Month, and this month’s Small Shift is all about moving more, even during the workday 💪

Taking short breaks to stretch, walk, or stand can boost energy, sharpen focus, and support overall health. Research from Pennington Biomedical shows that breaking up long periods of sitting improves blood flow, supports metabolism, and helps reduce fatigue. And it only takes a few minutes at a time.

Try a quick walk between meetings, stand during calls, or stretch throughout the day. Small breaks lead to big benefits.

Share how you’re moving more at work by tagging us and using 🚶‍♂️💙

04/07/2026

Are you experiencing severe menopause symptoms? You may qualify for our new study, LEAP. We are seeking perimenopausal women with overweight and obesity, ages 40-55. You can earn up to $600 and meals provided at no cost to you. Learn more: www.pbrc.edu/LEAP