Biospecimen & Core Research Laboratory |
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Provides biorepository resources and supports translational research across diseases including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and neurological disorders; enables multi-disciplinary research collaboration and innovation in biomedical sciences. |
Enhances training in laboratory-based research, fosters cross-disciplinary skills in bench-to-bedside innovation. |
Cardiology |
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Clinical trials in cardiovascular disease, device testing, new drug therapies, and chronic disease management. |
Expands clinicians’ experience with innovative therapies and technologies, providing opportunities for research publication and professional recognition. |
Clinical Trials Unit |
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Central hub for conducting and supporting multi-specialty clinical research; fosters industry and academic partnerships to bring diagnostic and therapeutic innovations to patients. |
Offers investigators resources and structured environment for conducting research, develops leadership in clinical trial management. |
Neurosciences |
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Research studies on neurological disorders, including trials for new therapeutics, diagnostic advances, and patient outcomes research. |
Advances in neurotherapeutics benefit staff skills in complex trial design, neurology research, and patient-centered care. |
Oncology |
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Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center: pioneering CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers, Phase I-IV oncology trials, cancer prevention trials (STAR, SELECT), collaborations with the National Cancer Institute and industry for new drug/therapy development (e.g., Taxotere, Avastin, Herceptin). |
Exposure to cutting-edge immunotherapies, national leadership roles in oncology groups, publication credits, and prestige in high-impact research. |
Ophthalmology |
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Clinical studies on vision therapies, diagnostic innovations, and population health related to ocular diseases. |
Increases specialization in the latest ophthalmic procedures and clinical research skills. |
Infectious Diseases |
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Projects include antimicrobial stewardship, HIV PrEP among diverse groups, multi-drug resistant organism studies, transplantation-related infections (HOPE in Action), vaccine trials (pneumococcal, ExPEC9V), and diagnostic studies for ventilator-associated pneumonia. |
Opportunities for fellows and faculty to lead multi-center trials, develop expertise in stewardship and epidemiology, and present in top conferences. |
Internal Medicine |
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Broad spectrum of clinical trials in chronic disease management, medication adherence, health technology innovations, and care delivery models. |
Promotes faculty and trainees’ growth in clinical research methodologies and population health strategies. |
Pediatric |
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Investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored pediatric clinical trials in a range of specialties; focus on safety, efficacy, and innovative care approaches. |
Prepares pediatricians for leadership in clinical innovation and advances in pediatric medicine. |
Pain Management |
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Studies evaluating new analgesics, interventional procedures, and chronic pain management protocols. |
Enhances clinical staff expertise in the latest pain management approaches and multidisciplinary care. |
Podiatry |
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Clinical trials in foot and ankle surgery innovations, wound care research, and diabetic foot management. |
Professional development in advanced podiatric treatments and research skills. |
Human Research Protection Program |
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Oversight of patient safety and ethical conduct of collaborative and multi-center research studies. |
Develops compliance, ethics, and regulatory expertise among healthcare professionals. |
Ochsner Clinical Research Internship |
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Training opportunities for medical students: integrated research experience, involvement in ongoing projects (MBBS Honours, MBBS/MPhil, MBBS/PhD pathways). |
Fosters research mentorship, publication, and academic career advancement for trainees and students. |
Office of Professional Well-Being |
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Projects and initiatives to study and promote workforce well-being, resilience, and burnout prevention, supported by federal grants and well-being awards. |
Institutional leadership in provider well-being, enhances retention, resilience training, and well-rounded support resources. |
Primary Care & Wellness |
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Preventive medicine research, group medical appointments, health technology assessments, tobacco cessation program, diabetes empowerment and wellness interventions. |
Expands primary care providers’ experience in population health, patient-centered innovation, and digital health integration. |
Research Awards & Recognition |
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Ochsner Research Council Award for Outstanding Research by Trainees, Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Disease, federally funded projects in staff well-being. |
Incentivizes excellence, encourages leadership, and increases visibility in the national research community. |