TExBioMed Alumni and LCHI Participate in the 2026 Health Summit
Tue, 10/13/2026 - 2:25pm
The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) is proud to recognize 2026 TExBioMed alumni Naomi Fay Dela Pena, Ja'kyron Duplechain, and Ashleigh Brown for presenting their research at the 2026 Health Summit: Advancing Health in a New Era.
The summit provided a valuable platform for these undergraduate researchers to share their work with healthcare professionals, educators, community leaders, and students from across Louisiana while gaining experience communicating research to broader audiences. LCHI Director Dr. Gabriela Wilson also contributed to the program as a breakout session presenter.
LCHI extends its appreciation to the faculty mentors who supported these students throughout their summer research experience and helped prepare them for this opportunity: Dr. Scott Sittig, Dr. Ismatara Reena, and Dr. Anna Jilla. Their mentorship played an important role in helping these students develop as researchers and confidently share their work with others.