Press
Study Reports Potential Target and Compounds to Slow the Development of Alzheimer's Disease
La. as neurosciences center would boost economy
Unraveling Neurodegenerative Diseases with Jess
Could diet ward off some brain diseases?
Bazan One of Few Appointed Foreign Adjunct Professor at Prestigious Karolinska Institutet
LSU Health New Orleans Discovers Drug Development Target for Retinal Dystrophies
Dr. Nicolas Bazan - WWLTV Can music re-stimulate activity to the brain? Nov 10,2020
LSU HEALTH NEW ORLEANS FELLOW LA'S 1ST NIH OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR
New Orleans, LA - Khanh Do, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence, is a member of the first group chosen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience....Link
Eureka Alert
NIH STTR GRANT TO FAST TRACK NEW CLASS OF PAIN RELIEVER WITHOUT ADDICTION OR TOXICITY
Study finds novel mechanism that may confer protection . .. www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/lsuh-sfn..."I began developing my interests in neuroprotection
and ophthalmology working under NicolasBazan, who mentored, motivated and guided me, as a medical school student from Denmark
supported by a ...
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Study finds novel mechanism that may confer protection ... medicalxpress.com/news/2020-09-mechanism-confer...Sep 17, 2020 · "I began developing
my interests in neuroprotection and ophthalmology working under Nicolas Bazan, who mentored, motivated and guided me, as a medical school student from Denmark
supported by a ...
Novel mechanism may confer protection against glaucoma...www.thinkingport.com/2020/09/20/news-1100281 day ago · “I began developing my interests
in neuroprotection and ophthalmology working under Nicolas Bazan, who mentored, motivated and guided me, as a medical school student from Denmark
supported by a Fulbright Scholarship (1994-1996), and from 2000-2003,” says Dr. Kolko.”
I was lucky to work with and be inspired by Dr. Nicolas Bazan
Key to dialogue between brain cells to protect against stroke
Dr. Nicolas G. Bazan and Dr. Ludmila Belayev
Date: August 6, 2020
Source: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Summary: LSU Health New Orleans research has unlocked a key fundamental mechanism
in the communication between brain cells when confronted with stroke and found DHA
not only protected neuronal cells and promoted their survival, but also helped maintain
their integrity and stability.
Dr. Haydee Bazan and Dr. He on the cover of IOVS, June 2019
Dr. Haydee Bazan was inducted into the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Fellows
Class
of 2019 as a Gold Fellow in the spring ARVO Gold Fellow, 2019
The Advocate recognizes Dr. Bazan in New Orleans Area Business Honors for his recent DZNE Award Lecture and for the discovery of elovanoids.
Dr. Bazan featured in New Orleans City Business: People This Week: New hires, promotions, and awards
Dr. Bazan receives DZNE Award Lecture in Bonn, Germany
LSU Health New Orleans Graduate Student's (Khanh Do) Research Recognized Internationally
Khanh Do, a doctoral student at LSU Health New Orleans School of Graduate Studies
New Rx for allergic contact dermatitis. Link to article.
Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Photoreceptor Preconditioning Protection Requires Docosanoid Signaling. Press page.
Lipid Corner: lipid research division of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Newly discovered elovanoids called a 'transformative new concept of biology'
Inflammatory transcription confronts homeostatic disruptions
LSU research shows value of Fish Oil, featured in The Advocate
LSU researchers are seeking to end Alzheimer's disease and start a new neurobiotech industry in Louisiana
Dr. Bazan in Research Features magazine "Connections: the importance of mentoring and collaboration to research success" and "A Marvelous Mind"
WWLTV and LSU Neuroscience Center of Excellence: Breakthrough for epilepsy, seizures
Medical News Today: LSU Health New Orleans discovers retina protein that may help conquer blindness
Dr. Bazan's lab shows promise for eye and brain neurodegenerations treatments
Dr. Bazan featured on Research to Prevent Blindness Facebook page
Hippocampal Neuro-Networks and Dendritic Spine Perturbations in Epileptogenesis
Are Attenuated by Neuroprotectin D1
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0116543
LSU Health New Orleans: Novel compound switches off epilepsy development
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/01/150128113830.htm
LSU Health New Orleans research finds novel compound switches off epilepsy development
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-01/lsuh-lhn012815.php#.VMmbG8hOirE.mailto
http://www.wwl.com/Women-outperform-men-under-stress-/20240542
http://theadvocate.com/news/5393095-123/children-taught-about-brains
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-04/lsuh-lan042414.php
http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3645884
Barry James Marshall, MD, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, 2005
and Nicolas G. Bazan at the ARVO 2014 meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Chu Chen's discovery and recent paper regarding COX-2: Δ9-THC-Caused Synaptic and Memory Impairments Are Mediated through COX-2 Signaling
The Cell press has released the following news on this paper because of the importance
of the discovery:
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-11/cp-pmm111413.php
Science has reported the story in its website:
http://news.sciencemag.org/brain-behavior/2013/11/painkillers-may-curb-memory-loss-medical-marijuana
Painkillers May Curb Memory Loss From Medical Marijuana
http://news.sciencemag.org/brain-behavior/2013/11/painkillers-may-curb-memory-loss-medical-marijuana
Preventing marijuana-induced memory problems with OTC painkillers
http://www.elsevier.com/connect/preventing-marijuana-induced-memory-problems-with-OTC-painkillers
Preventing Marijuana-induced Memory Problems with Over-the-counter Painkillers
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11-marijuana-induced-memory-problems-over-the-counter-painkillers.aspx
In Mice Anti-Inflammatories Ameliorate Medical Marijuana's Memory Mishaps
http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=in-mice-anti-inflammatories-amelior-13-11-21
Painkillers May Ease Marijuana Side Effects
http://www.livescience.com/41402-medical-marijuana-side-effects-painkillers.aspx
Medical Marijuana 'Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Treatment'
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/524214/20131121/medical-marijuana-cannabis-treatment-alzheimer-s-memory.htm
Marijuana Memory Loss Prevented with OTC Painkillers?
http://www.dddmag.com/news/2013/11/marijuana-memory-loss-prevented-otc-painkillers
Painkillers May Ease Marijuana Side Effects
http://news.yahoo.com/painkillers-may-ease-marijuana-side-effects-172528974.aspx
Taking an NSAID stops marijuana memory loss and learning problems
http://www.examiner.com/article/taking-an-nsaid-stops-marijuana-memory-loss-and-learning-problems
Preventing Marijuana-induced Memory Problems with Over-the-counter Painkillers
http://www.sciencenewsline.com/summary/2013112117240007.aspx
Medical Marijuana 'Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Treatment'
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/524214/20131122/medical-marijuana-cannabis-treatment-alzheimer-s-memory.htm
Preventing Marijuana-Induced Memory Problems With Over-The-Counter Painkillers
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113010204/preventing-marijuana-induced-memory-problems-with-over-the-counter-painkillers/
Painkillers May Ease Marijuana Side Effects
http://news.silobreaker.com/painkillers-may-ease-marijuana-side-effects-5_2267257956108075069
Preventing marijuana-induced memory problems with over-the-counter painkillers
http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/medicalxpress10016.htm
Painkillers May Ease Marijuana Side Effects
http://esciencenews.com/sources/live.science/2013/11/21/painkillers.may.ease.marijuana.side.effects
Preventing marijuana-induced memory problems with over-the-counter painkillers
http://www.sciencecodex.com/preventing_marijuanainduced_memory_problems_with_overthecounter_painkillers-123508
Preventing Marijuana-Induced Memory Problems with Over-the-Counter Painkillers
http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/16865/preventing-marijuana-induced-memory-problems-over-counter-painkillers
New Orleans Biodistrict Newsletter; featuring Dr. Nicolas G. Bazan on page 3
Learning and memory: How neurons activate PP1, Hou, H., et al. 2013. J. Cell Biol. doi:10.1083/jcb.201303035
A study in The Journal of Cell Biology describes how neurons activate the protein PP1, providing key insights into the biology
of learning and memory.
PP1 is known to be a key regulator of synaptic plasticity, the phenomenon in which
neurons remodel their synaptic connections in order to store and relay information—the
foundation of learning and memory. But how PP1 is controlled has been unclear. Now,
a team led by researchers from the LSU Health Science Center describes several mechanisms
for PP1 regulation that close some major gaps in our understanding of its role in
neuronal signaling.
Among the novel findings, the researchers describe how the neurotransmitter NMDA leads
to activation of PP1. They show that, when NMDA activates neuronal synapses, it switches
off an enzyme, Cdk5, that would otherwise inhibit PP1. This allows PP1 to activate
itself and promote synaptic remodeling. In addition, the researchers suggest that,
despite its name, a regulatory protein called inhibitor-2 helps promote PP1 activity
in neurons. Together, these findings significantly extend our understanding of how
PP1 is regulated in the context of synaptic plasticity.
http://jcb.rupress.org/content/early/2013/10/28/jcb.201303035.full.pdf+aspx?with-ds=yes
News/Viewshttp://jcb.rupress.org/content/early/2013/10/28/jcb.2033iti3
More Press
AAAS and EurekAlert sent out a Public release:
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-11/rup-lam103113.php#
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131104123733.htm
http://www.sciencecodex.com/learning_and memory_how_neurons_activate_pp1-122323
http://www.i4u.com/2013/11/and-learning-pp1-how-neurons-memory-activate
https://www.theinnoplex.com/news/newssub/learning-and-memory-how-neurons-activate-pp1
http://www.checkitdaily.com/news/articles/learning-and-memory-how-neurons-activate-pp1
http://livingbiology.com/learning-and-memory-how-neurons-activate-pp1/
http://15minutenews.com/article/18103238/learning-and-memory-how-neurons-activate-pp1/
http://learning-how.rsspump.com/?key=2013110419017e.learning-memory-neurons-activate
http://www.newsfiber.com/p/s/h?v=Eqk%2FdffKadQM%3D+XgefXb7U7GI%3D
Focus on neuroscience could lead to treatments, economic development for New Orleans: Nicolas Bazan
Neuroscience focus will lead to medical, economic advances
Doctors assisted by artist in study of brain illness
Artist in Residence Taryn M. Nicoll at the Neuroscience Center of Excellence
Chancellor's Notes - NCE SUN 2013 SUN Students
Could Charity Hospital become a world brain health center ...
Dr. Nicolas G. Bazan interviewed on the repurpose of Charity Hospital in New Orleans
as an integrated brain research and treatment center
LSU MD named editor in chief of World Federation of Neurology journal; names 2 sub-editors
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS June 14, 2013 - 4:08 am EDT
NEW ORLEANS — Three scientists at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine have been named editors of the Journal of the Neurological Sciences — the official journal of the World Federation of Neurology. The medical school says Dr. John D. England, the head of neurology, has been named editor in chief for a five-year term starting July 1. England says the appointment could be renewed for another five years. He named Dr. Nicolas Bazan, who is the director of the hospital's Neuroscience Center of Excellence, as associate editor for basic and translational sciences. He also appointed Nicole Villemarette-Pittman, the school's administrative director for neurology research development, as managing editor in New Orleans. The World Federation of Neurology represents 114 professional societies in 113 countries worldwide.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/328368a094b4461c970e66da2a324396/LA--LSU-Docs-Journal-Editors
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130614/APN/1306140586
http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/211521341_LSU_MD_editor_in_chief_of_neurological_journal.aspx
http://www.ajc.com/news/ap/health/lsu-md-editor-in-chief-of-neurological-journal/nYLCr/
http://www.ksla.com/story/22589897/lsu-md-editor-in-chief-of-neurological-journal
Kids Learning About the Brain!
Sonia Gasparini, Ph.D. (Cell Biology and Anatomy)
On March 9th, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students from the LSUHSC and
Tulane Neuroscience Programs volunteered their time to unravel the mysteries of brain
functions at the event “Your Sensational Brain” held at the Children Resource Center
(913 Napoleon Ave). This is an annual outreach program held to celebrate Brain Awareness
Week, a global campaign to increase awareness about the benefits of brain and nervous
system research. About 40 children, parents, and teachers enjoyed the interactive
activities and asked several questions during the two-hour event, which was free and
open to the public and geared to children 5 - 12 years of age. The activities, coordinated
by Dr. Sonia Gasparini of the Neuroscience Center and sponsored by the Greater New
Orleans chapter of the Society for Neuroscience included:
• Show and tell of real brains and brain and neuron models
• Show and tell of brain slices and stained neurons under a microscope
• Demonstration of the knee jerk reflex, with children “behaving like neurons”
(photo by Leslie Capo)
What is new with the brain and docosanoids? - Prof. Nicolas Bazan
Dr. Nicolas Bazan honored at ISN and ASN conference
in Cancun, Mexico held April 17-19, 2013
Top Addiction Specialist Raises Awareness
Dr. Luigi Pulvirenti, professor of neuropharmacology
and President and Scientific Director at the
Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies in Cortona, Italy
Link to article
Children taught about brains
Link to article
Dr. Hamilton Farris, Mette Flatt, Dr. William Gordon (back),
Dr. Jennifer Lentz, and Dr. Nicolas Bazan (the medical research team)
Local medical research team makes breakthrough in curing deafness
Link to Dr. Jennifer Lentz's article
Dr. Minghao Jin, Ophthalmology and Neuroscience, identified a protein that protects retinal photoreceptor
cells from degeneration
caused by light damage. This result may provide a new therapeutic target for both
an inherited retinal degenerative disease and age-related macular
degeneration. (Li, S, et al., “Fatty Acid Transport Protein 4 (FATP4) Prevents Light-Induced Degeneration of
Cone and Rod Photoreceptors by Inhibiting
RPE65 Isomerase” J Neurosci. 2013 Feb 13;33(7):3178-89)
Changing the way the world does research/The Scientist
link to Dr. Bazan's article
Balanced Body and Brain: A FOX 8 special report
Link to interview
Neuroscience Center of Excellence Gala Fundraiser with Placido Domingo
Link to article from Times Picayune/Neustro Pueblo
Fish oil helped save our son
Link to article on CNN
Dr. Chu Chen has identified a new therapeutic target for prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's
disease.
This work was published online in Cell Reports, a Cell Press journal
http://www.cell.com/cell-reports/fulltext/S2211-1247(12)00334-8.
The Cell Press Office selected this outstanding paper for a press release.
This major discovery has been covered by lots of news media.
Link to Chancellor's Notes with article about Dr. Chen's discovery
http://www.lsuhsc.edu/chan_notes/chan_20121102.pdf
Neuroscience in Action Chancellor's Notes 041312
Dr. Sonia Gasparini led the event "Your Sensational Brain" for 40 children ages 3-15 read more
Dr. Walter J. Lukiw, LSU Neuroscience Center, recently interviewed by
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News magazine, discusses his lab's
recent work on micro RNA (miRNA) and its therapeutic potential in treating neurodegenerative
disease Feb 15, 2012 (Vol. 32, No. 4)
http://www.genengnews.com/gen-articles/mirna-closes-in-on-therapeutic-potential/4008/
Neuroscience Center of Excellence in Chancellor's Notes November 11, 2011
LSU Salutes its Veterans with our own Ryan Labadens, 4th row, second in and the Neuroscience
Center of Excellence sponsored the 10th Annual FACS meeting with over 60 scientists
attending from around the world for the latest on fish oil
Links to Interviews:
Researchers in Town to Share Discoveries on Brain Injuries SFN Convention 2012
Link to interview with Dr. Bazan and other Neuroscientists WWL-TV
Study: Smoking during pregnancy could lead to child's weight, drug issues
Fish Oil/WWL-TV
The Arts of Neuroscientists: Nicolas Bazan - Dana Foundation
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, a nonprofit organization of more than 300
leading neuroscientists, works to advance public awareness about the progress ...www.dana.org/news/features/detail.aspx?id=39684
New Study Backs Up Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements Meg Farris/WWL-TV 091212
http://www.wwltv.com/news/health/New-study-backs-up-benefits-of-fish-oil-supplements-169549976.aspx
DHA: A Sentinel for Neuroprotection and Brain Repair
Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED) Exchange June 8, 2012
Early History of Omega-3 Research, Boston, Massachusetts
Protect your vision by altering your diet: Molly Kimball, The Times Picayune, 031612
http://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/2012/03/protect_your_vision_by_alterin.aspx
Dr. Isabel Univision National Radio Show - 2/29/12- Listen by clicking here: http://www.miunicast.com/Public/Media/DraIsabel-2012.02.29.mp3
Turn On Your Inner Light Radio Show - 2/21/12- Listen by clicking here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn8eYfYTFdY
Steve Gleason's plight focuses attention on ALS - 092611
http://www.wwltv.com/news/health/Gleasons-plight-focuses-attention-on-ALS-130601058.aspx
A new discovery could reverse the effects of a stroke - 061711
http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/health/medical_breakthroughs/a-new-discovery-could-reverse-the-effects-of-a-stroke
Stopping Stroke Damage with a Shot - 061511
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/health/health_watch&id=8193079
Ground breaks on new teaching hospital - 041811
http://www.wwltv.com/home/Ground-breaks-on-new-teaching-hospital-120140924.aspx
Featured videos - 111010
Medical watch: for some could tanning be an addiction?
New discovery from a local doctor that may help people suffering from a stroke
http://www.wwltv.com/news/health/Medical-Watch-For-some-could-tanning-be-an-addiction-107549033.aspx
Omega 3 fatty acids may help prevent Alzheimer's - 091610
http://www.wwltv.com/home/Omega-3-fatty-acids-may-help-prevent-Alzheimers-103105454.aspx
Audio Interview with Dr. Nicolas Bazan - 060509
http://neworleanspodcasting.com/NicolasBazan.saspx
Impact of brain disease on families - 012209
http://www.wwltv.com/archive/65592787.aspx
Older Neuroscience Center of Excellence Articles
Nicolas Bazan, Times-Picayune, 2010
Nicolas Bazan City Business Health Care Heros 2008
This Week's Citation Classic, 1991
Rx for Innovation, Louisiana Technology Guide,
Cornerstone Bazan Superchair 2005
Licensed to Deal, New Orleans City Business, 2004
NB Bio Biz Enters City Test Tube, New Orleans City Business 2004
Walter Lukiw, Invited Lectures 2003
Thinking Small, Advocate, 2003
Nicolas Bazan, La Prensa Rich Discoveries, 2002
Molecular Neurobiology 15th Anniversary, 2002
Dr. Nicolas G. Bazan, New Orleans Magazine People to Watch, 2002
Researcher Analyzes Last Frontier: The Brain, Times-Picayune, 2002
Innovator of the Year, New Orleans City Business, 2002
The Most Influential, La Prensa, 2002
Nicolas Bazan, university scientists get federal money to think small 2001
Local Investor puts 4 million into Fledgling Drug Company, New Orleans City Business, 2000
Changing the Way the World Does Research, Times Picayune, 1999
Probing the Depths, New Orleans City Business, 1998
The Brain: Last Frontier of Medicine, Advocate, 1997
Drug May Halt Damage to Brain, Times Picayune, 1997
The Bazan Approach, HealthCare New Orleans, 1995
Neuroscience Center Seen as a Boost to Medicine and to Economy, New Orleans City Business, 1993
