AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health: Louisiana health officials warn that tap water used for nasal rinses or contact lenses may expose people to rare Acanthamoeba infections; 10 cases have been reported since 2024, including one fatal infection. Biomedical Research: LSU has named a new leader for Pennington Biomedical, who plans to expand the center’s research and broaden its focus on GLP-1 treatments. A separate study links industrial pollution to a higher risk of heart defects in Louisiana newborns. Technology and Startups: A new statewide report finds 92% of surveyed Louisiana startups expect to stay, and about two-thirds plan to hire; access to capital remains a key hurdle. In Northwest Louisiana, a planned $6 billion Amazon data center is fueling discussion about the region’s economic and infrastructure needs. Biotech: Humanitas Global Health has launched with a license agreement for LSU’s DeepDrug technology, adding a new drug-discovery venture tied to Louisiana research.
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