Louisiana Cancer Research Center - LCRC

02/23/2026

Tommorow--Tuesday, Feb. 24 - A webinar from our partners at The Louisiana Campaign for To***co-Free Living, a program of the LCRC, will explain who the Quitline is reaching across Louisiana, how engagement is measured, how Louisiana compares to the 1% national benchmark, and opportunities to strengthen evidence-based cessation support statewide.
Register at bit.ly/4aBEsDn or scan the QR code.

02/18/2026

Now that Mardi Gras is over, the next 40 days are a time of abstinence for many people. Why not give up smoking and va**ng? The Louisiana To***co Control Initiative, a program of the LCRC, can help.

LA-TCI provides behavioral counseling, access to low or no-cost medication, and referrals to other cessation services for thousands of to***co users across Louisiana.

02/15/2026

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy Mardi Gras, a one-of-a-kind tradition and great way to embrace our rich culture. In moderation, of course!

02/10/2026

Thr Louisiana Campaign for To***co-Free Living is a program of the LCRC, sharing facts about the harmful effects of to***co and va**ng.

02/05/2026

Thank you to Ashish A. Deshmukh, PhD, MPH, for presenting "HPV and Cancer: Progress, Gaps, and the Path to Prevention" at today's LCRC Speaker Series. Dr. Deshmukh is a professor of Public Health Sciences and the SmartState Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cancer Equity, and co-leader, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

02/02/2026

This Thursday at the LCRC at noon! Ashish A. Deshmukh, PhD, MPH, will present:
"HPV and Cancer: Progress, Gaps, and the Path to Prevention." Dr. Deshmukh is a professor of Public Health Sciences and the SmartState Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cancer Equity, and co-leader, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Details below...

01/30/2026

We may be approaching the end of January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, but the work of Population Scientists, including LCRC faculty, continues. They are actively involved in increasing community access to HPV self-tests as part of a statewide strategy to reduce cervical cancer. Read more about their work below!

Promoting education and conducting research in the diagnosis, detection and treatment of cancer in Louisiana.

01/28/2026

Congratulations to the 12 Louisiana cancer researchers who were awarded Seed Grants and New Investigator Grants from The Louisiana Cancer Research Center. The grants will support work in new research areas and allow award recipients to develop the preliminary data required to apply for larger funding from significant external sources.

Promoting education and conducting research in the diagnosis, detection and treatment of cancer in Louisiana.

01/27/2026

Thursday at noon at the LCRC >> Tung-Sung Tseng, DrPH, MS, CHES/MCHES, professor of Community Health Science and Policy at LSUHSC School of Public Health will present: "Challenges and opportunities of social, behavioral, and community health sciences on Cancer." Details below!

01/26/2026

This Thursday>>Join the Louisiana Campaign for To***co-Free Living, a program of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center, for "Supporting To***co Cessation in the New Year: Leveraging the Quitline to Support Communities." The webinar will highlight the vital role of the to***co Quitline in supporting those ready to quit; share practical strategies for connecting community members to Quitline services; and demonstrate how to integrate Quitline resources into the community.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bjRQYPHHSS--ADhVXw1o5A #/registration

01/22/2026

Thank you to Dr. Adrian Lee for presenting "Targeting HER2 and HER3 in Breast Cancer," as part of the LCRC’S Distinguished Speaker Series. Dr. Lee is Pittsburgh Foundation Chair in Precision Medicine, Director, Institute for Precision Medicine, Professor, Dept. Pharmacology & Chemical Biology, at UPM Hillman Cancer Center.

01/20/2026

The LCRC is pleased to welcome Adrian Lee, PhD, as part of our Distinguished Speakers Series this Thursday, January 22 at noon. Dr. Lee is a Professor of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, and Professor of Human Genetics, at UPM Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh. He is also The Pittsburgh Foundation Chair and Director, Institute for Precision Medicine. Dr. Lee will present, "Targeting HER2 and HER3 in breast cancer." Details below.