Biological Sciences
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The LSU Department of Biological Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining world-class research programs, and educating the next generation of international leaders in our field.
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In the News
One in Three Carry It. Few Get Sick. An LSU Study Explains Why—and How It Could Save Lives
Assistant Professor Chen Chen of LSU's Department of Biological Sciences has received a $2.23 million NIH R01 award to study how Staphylococcus aureus evades the immune system and causes disease. Her research could lead to new therapies for pneumonia, including antibiotic-resistant infections.
Research Starts Early: How LSU’s CURE Program Brings Real Science into the First-Year Classroom
At LSU, first-year biology students don't wait to begin research. Through Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), they conduct authentic scientific research as part of a required introductory lab course, making research a core part of their first year.