Cardiovascular Center Seminar Series
The LSUHSC Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Research hosts an exciting Cardiovascular Biology Seminar Series! Renowned scientists from prestigious and innovative institutions visit our Center regularly, sharing ideas and inspiring us to become the best. Please take a moment to view the LSU Health Science Center Medical School – Seminar Calendar. These seminars are golden opportunities to learn and visit with other scientists who aspire with similar interests.

Ibolya Rutkai, PhD
Assistant Professor, Tulane University
“TBD”
October 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A

Ankit Aryak, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, LSU Heath Science Center
“TBD”
WiPS
May 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A

Rukayat Raji
PhD Student, LSU Heath Science Center
“TBD”
WiPS
April 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A

Parnia Mobasheran
PhD Student, LSU Heath Science Center
“TBD”
March 31, 2026 | 12:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A

Eric Lazartigues, PhD
Director of the Cadiovascular Center
LSU Heath Science Center
“TBD”
March 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A

Paul Marvar, PhD
Associate Professor, The George Washington University
“How Does the Brain Angiotensin System Shape Stress-Related Cardiovascular and Cognitive Risk?”
March 10, 2026 | 11:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A

Tammy R. Dugas, PhD
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
LSU School of Vetinary Medicine
“TBD”
Feburary 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM | CSRB Room 459A

Jingjing Zhu, PhD
Assistant Professor, LSU Health New Orleans
“Bioinformatics Core Overview”
Feburary 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A
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Rajarajan Thandavarayan, M.Pharm, PhD
Assistant Professor, Houston Methodist Scholars
“Rewiring 3′UTR Isoform Usage to Reverse Fibrosis and Enable Heart Failure Recovery.”
Janurary 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM | CSRB Room 459A

Rebecca J. Solch-Ottaiano, PhD
Tulane University
“Diet-modulated Gut Microbiota as a Mediator of Healthy Aging”
Janurary 13, 2026 | 1:30 PM | CSRB Room 459A