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Louisiana Tech and LSU Health Shreveport create historic research partnership
Two prominent research enterprises in North Louisiana are officially partnering, after
signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a new framework for collaborative
research, student training and shared access to specialized research facilities and
expertise
The agreement, formally signed at the Louisiana Tech Research Institute in Bossier
City, strengthens the longstanding relationship between LSU Health Shreveport and
Louisiana Tech University by creating new opportunities for faculty, students and
researchers to work across disciplines and institutions to address significant health,
scientific and technological challenges
Under the agreement, students and researchers from both universities will be able
to participate in collaborative research projects, access specialized laboratories
and equipment, and receive training and mentorship from faculty at both institutions.
The partnership also promotes joint grant development, technology transfer, workforce
development and scientific innovation
“This agreement connects the complementary expertise, technologies and research infrastructure
of two major institutions,” said Oren Rom, PhD, RD, Assistant Vice Chancellor for
Research at LSU Health Shreveport. “By making it easier for investigators to share
facilities, exchange knowledge and develop joint projects, we can address complex
biomedical challenges that no single discipline or institution could solve as effectively
alone. It also helps build a more connected and competitive research ecosystem across
North Louisiana.”
The partnership brings together LSU Health Shreveport’s strengths in biomedical, clinical,
and translational research with Louisiana Tech’s expertise in engineering, biomedical
engineering, micromanufacturing, advanced manufacturing and technology development
“This agreement is a big win for researcher teams at both institutions. It establishes
protocols and procedures for faculty and graduate students from one institution to
benefit from the intellectual capital, technical expertise, and research infrastructure
available at the other,” Dr. Ramu Ramachandran, Louisiana Tech interim VP for research,
said. “This will open new avenues for collaborations and increase our competitiveness
for various funding opportunities on the horizon. The potential is also high for innovations
and commercialization opportunities as a result of the interactions between researchers
with very diverse disciplinary expertise.”
In addition to supporting research and training, the collaboration is expected to
strengthen the institutions’ ability to compete for federal and private research funding
“Federal agencies increasingly seek multidisciplinary teams, shared infrastructure,
workforce development, and meaningful regional impact,” said Oren Rom, PhD, RD. “This
formal Dr. BalaRamu Ramachandran partnership demonstrates institutional commitment, reduces barriers
to collaboration, and positions our faculty to develop stronger multi-investigator
proposals that combine complementary expertise and resources.”
The agreement represents a shared commitment to advancing discovery, innovation and
economic growth throughout North Louisiana
