LSU CANCER RESEARCH: TheAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science has honoredSuresh Alahari, of theLSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, as a fellow, in recognition of hiscontributions in cancer research and teaching, with a focus on signal transduction. His research interests include the biochemistry of cell adhesion and the mechanism of action of Nischarin in tumor cell migration and invasion. Nischarin is a novel protein Alahari discovered that is involved in a number of biological processes, including the regulation of breast cancer cell migration and movement. He joined the LSU Health New Orleans faculty in 2004.

LSU HEALTH GRADUATE STUDIES: TheAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology has awarded its Emerging Advocate Award to Jarrod C. Harman, a student at LSU Health New Orleans School of Graduate Studies. The award recognizes ARVO members who have made efforts to integrate advocacy as part of their professional efforts early in their careers. Harman, who is pursuing a doctorate of philosophy degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, has been active in the Student Government Association at LSU Health New Orleans. He served as vice president and interim president. His advocacy work has included lobbying in Washington, D.C., for funding for the National Eye Institute and working with the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation to perform vision screenings at inner-city primary schools.

OCHSNER BAPTIST: TheWomens Wellness and Survivorship Center at Ochsner Baptist will be the beneficiary of the New Me Time Challenge presented by the Crescent City Classic and Ochsner Health. The virtual challenge,focused on physical and mental health, is running through Jan. 14. The entry cost for either the 30-mile individual challenge or the 100-mile team challenge is $35. For every 5 miles logged, participants will unlock health-focused tips along with special access to wellness and nutrition offers provided by Ochsner Health. To register,visit http://www.ccc10k.com. For information, email customer.service@ccc10k.com.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP:NOLA Survivors of Suicide Loss is a free, peer-led support group for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. The usual Zoom meeting time for the group is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month; to register to attend a meeting, visitnolasurvivors.com/contact-usor email survivors.nola@gmail.com.

UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS:Free telecounseling is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday from the University of Holy Cross. To schedule a session, call (504) 398-2168.

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