Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is an academic institution specializing in research on nutrition, metabolism, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, aging, cancer, dementia, and other chronic diseases. The center is internationally recognized for its innovations in basic, clinical, and population health research, and promotes the translation of scientific discoveries into prevention and treatment strategies. Multidisciplinary centers and core facilities support a full spectrum of biomedical research, clinical trials, and community outreach with a mission to eliminate chronic metabolic diseases and improve public health.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
large (251-1000)
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Products
Metabolic and body composition calculators
Digital tools for body mass index calculation, weight change prediction, and body roundness assessment for adults and children.
Metabolic and body composition calculators
Digital tools for body mass index calculation, weight change prediction, and body roundness assessment for adults and children.
Services
Offers opportunities for public participation in clinical trials investigating prevention, detection, and treatment of health conditions such as obesity, metabolic, and chronic diseases.
Provides clinical assessment and diagnostics for metabolic, endocrine, and diabetes-related conditions, including specialized clinics and personalized care plans.
Coordinates health fairs, conferences, summits, wellness days, and educational public outreach focused on nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
Delivers seminars, symposia, courses, and hands-on research training for early-career investigators in nutrition, obesity, and clinical research methods.
Offers opportunities for public participation in clinical trials investigating prevention, detection, and treatment of health conditions such as obesity, metabolic, and chronic diseases.
Provides clinical assessment and diagnostics for metabolic, endocrine, and diabetes-related conditions, including specialized clinics and personalized care plans.
Coordinates health fairs, conferences, summits, wellness days, and educational public outreach focused on nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
Delivers seminars, symposia, courses, and hands-on research training for early-career investigators in nutrition, obesity, and clinical research methods.
Expertise Areas
- Clinical trial management
- Nutrition and metabolic research
- Obesity and chronic disease prevention
- Endocrinology and diabetes research
Key Technologies
- Digital health calculators
- Multiomics data analysis
- Artificial intelligence for biomedical research
- Clinical and metabolic diagnostic tools
News & Updates
The National Institutes of Health renewed funding for the Metabolic Basis of Disease Center of Biomedical Research Excellence, supporting continued research on mechanisms by which nutrition and metabolism affect health.
Regular annual events, such as the Childhood Obesity Conference and wellness days, provide continuing education, showcase research, and promote public health interventions.
A publication discussing advances and challenges in precision medicine approaches for obesity.
A study indicated severe obesity is linked with lower rates of recommended cancer screenings.
A partnership announced to leverage artificial intelligence platforms for neurodegenerative disease drug development.
Recognized as the largest academic institution in nutrition research worldwide.
The National Institutes of Health renewed funding for the Metabolic Basis of Disease Center of Biomedical Research Excellence, supporting continued research on mechanisms by which nutrition and metabolism affect health.
Regular annual events, such as the Childhood Obesity Conference and wellness days, provide continuing education, showcase research, and promote public health interventions.
A publication discussing advances and challenges in precision medicine approaches for obesity.
A study indicated severe obesity is linked with lower rates of recommended cancer screenings.
A partnership announced to leverage artificial intelligence platforms for neurodegenerative disease drug development.
Recognized as the largest academic institution in nutrition research worldwide.