Discovery Lunch

About the Event

Discovery Lunch is an exclusive gathering for supporters who give $1,000 or more annually to Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation. Over a catered lunch, leading researchers present brief, engaging talks that translate complex science into compelling stories — giving you a front-row seat to discoveries in progress.

This event will feature Stefan M. Pasiakos, PhD, FASN, FACSM. How can nutrition help preserve muscle and support recovery under physical stress? Dr. Pasiakos’s research explores how dietary protein, amino acids, and targeted nutrition strategies can protect musculoskeletal health during energy deficits, strenuous exercise, and extreme environments.

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Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Time
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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Venue
Pennington Biomedical Conference Center – Upper Reception
6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Attendance
By invitation — open to annual donors giving $1,000+

Registration

About the Series

The 2026 Discovery Lunch series centers on the Science Behind the GLP Revolution. Few scientific advances have changed the conversation around metabolic health as quickly as GLP therapies. While much of the public attention has centered on weight loss, the broader story is one of human health, with emerging and established benefits spanning blood sugar control, cardiovascular health, kidney health, and other interconnected aspects of metabolic disease.

This year, Pennington Biomedical’s Discovery Lunches will explore that larger story. Through The Science Behind the GLP Revolution, our researchers will examine what these discoveries are teaching us about the human body, where the science is headed, and how this new era could transform the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.