Watch the Event

World-renowned cancer biology researcher Joe W. Ramos, PhD was officially introduced as the newly hired Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC) on Tuesday, July 26 at a special event for the healthcare and research communities. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and the leadership of LCRC member institutions LSU Health New Orleans, Tulane University School of Medicine, Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health were on hand to underscore the importance of Dr. Ramos's appointment to the state's effort to reduce the burden of cancer in our region. Click below to view a live stream of the event.

About the LCRC

Each year, more than 25,000 Louisianans receive a cancer diagnosis. The Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC) serves as a collaborative hub that advances cancer research, improves prevention, and accelerates innovative treatments. LCRC brings together the collective talent of more than 200 researchers from four institutions – Tulane School of Medicine, LSU Health New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Ochsner Health – to improve cancer outcomes for Louisianans and all those touched by the disease.

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