By: Piper Hutchinson Nov. 19, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center has appointed Dr. Robert Malone, a scientist and conspiracy theorist who gained fame by spreading vaccine misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as an adjunct professor.
Researchers at Tulane University, with a team of colleagues from eight other universities, have discovered a new nerve cell signaling mechanism that could transform our understanding of pain and lead to safer, more effective treatments.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced the application period for the second round of the H.E.R.O. Fund. Approximately $6 million will be distributed among recipients.
The H.E.R.O. Fund, which provides matching two-year grants to healthcare training and education programs, helps grow the healthcare workforce pipeline in Louisiana.
The application period will close on Jan. 16, 2026.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has appointed Seth J. Gold as Medicaid director.
Gold brings nearly a decade of experience in federal health policy. Most recently, Gold served as a professional staff member for the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he advised members of Congress on Medicaid, CHIP, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program. He led the development of major legislation to expand care for people with disabilities, modernize home and community-based services, and enhance rural healthcare access.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers that ByHeart Inc. is recalling its infant formula because it may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can make infants sick. No cases of infant botulism have been identified in Louisiana.
