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Louisiana State University Health New Orleans provides innovative and engaging opportunities for students, residents, faculty and researches to participate in research activities. The Department of Surgery highly encourages resident participation in both clinical and/or basic science research. There are a multitude of opportunities to particiapte in research as well as quality improvement projects. While a dedicated research year is not required, the residents have the option to partake in one or two dedicated research years if desired.
Neuroendocrine Tumors Ongoing Research (NOLANETS)
- Development of novel radiolabeled peptides for intraoperative tumor localization, scintigraphy, and in situ radiotherapy.
- Development of in vitro models of human angiogenesis.
- Alterations in gene expression during the transformation of human blood vessels from the quiescent to proliferative phenotype.
- A clinical trial of a new somatostalin analog, SOM-230, for the treatment of Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Development of lipophilic somatostatin analogs for
in situ radiotherapy. - Development of hydrophilic somatostatin analogs for
in situ radiotherapy. - Development of in vitro / in vitro modeling techniques for the administration of radiolabeled peptides.
- A clinical trial of thalidomide as an anti-tumor agent in patients with carcinoid tumors.
About the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program
Tissue Engineering Lab
Clinical Research
Recent Awards:
Lau, Frank: LSU Biomedical Collaborative Research Program (LBCRP), Cellular Scaffolds: A Novel Approach for the Production of Functional, Implantable
Microvascular Networks
Paige, John: LSUHSC-NO Academy for the Advancement of Educational Scholarship,Team Training for Emergency Room Trauma Transfers (T2ERT2)
Paige, John: Acell, Inc., Urinary Bladder Matrix and Diabetic Wound Healing
Active Clinical Trials:
Sheahan, Malachi III: Elucid Bioimaging, Inc., Q-CAMP: Quantitative CArdiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Profiling
Research Team
The Department of Surgery's Research team consists of a Senior Post Doctoral researcher, 3 full time Research Associates, a Clinical Trials Coordinator and student workers. Meet our Research Team:
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