GRADUATE RESEARCH
PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience
What does graduate research consist of for this PhD program?
Hands-on laboratory research is emphasized at all stages of the program.
The Research component of the doctoral program consists of
- laboratory research,
- presentations at research seminars,
- the formulation of a research proposal,
- presentation of research findings at scientific meetings,
- writing papers for publication,
- and the preparation and defense of a Doctoral Dissertation.
The student is expected to devote a considerable amount of time to research both in the laboratory and in the literature even during the first two years when there is substantial course work.
A key part of becoming a biomedical scientist is for students to learn how to apportion their time so that progress can be made in research. The emphasis will be on research and the time available for research will increase each year. New students will be apprised of the ongoing research of the faculty during the first semester. During the first year, students will gain first-hand knowledge of the research in selected laboratories during rotations through these laboratories.
Honors & Accomplishments
Bo Wood – 1st Place, Graduate Poster Category, BRAID
Noel Jacquet – 3rd Place, Graduate Poster Category, BRAID
Clifton Haacker – LSUHS August Graduate Student of the Month
Mychal Grames – 1st Place, Senior Poster Presentation Category, Graduate Research Day
Presentations & Conferences
- Biomedical Research and Industry Day, November 3, 2023, Shreveport, LA
- South Central Chapter of the Society of Toxicology, October 26-27, 2023, New Orleans, LA
- Society for Toxicology Annual Meeting, March 19-23, 2023, Nashville, TN
- SfN Neuroscience 2023, November 11-15, 2023, Washington, DC
- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health Annual Meeting, October 19-22, 2023, Scottsdale AZ
- American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Annual Meeting, May 18-21, 2023, St. Louis, MO
- CCDS Feist Cardiovascular Research Symposium
Publications
PMID: 35870494 - Neurogranin regulates calcium-dependent cardiac hypertrophy - Ashton N Jorgensen, Chowdhury S Abdullah, Md Shenuarin Bhuiyan, Megan Watt, Paari Dominic, Gopi K Kolluru, Christopher G Kevil, Hyung W Nam.
PMID: 37092527 - Methamphetamine and Designer Stimulants Modulate Tonic Human Cerebrovascular Smooth Muscle Contractility: Relevance to Drug-Induced Neurovascular Stress - Nicole Hall, Nhi Dao, Cameron Hewett, Sara Oberle, Andrew Minagar, Kariann Lamon, Carey Ford, Bruce E Blough, J Steven Alexander, Kevin S Murnane
PMID: 36991501 - Topical cannabidiol is well tolerated in individuals with a history of elite physical performance and chronic lower extremity pain - Nicole Hall, Bradie James, Mohammad Alfrad Nobel Bhuiyan, Erin Crane, Carlie Falgout, Kevin Sean Murnane