LSU Health Professor, Dr. Lucio Miele, Appointed as Director of LSU-LCMC Health Cancer Center
January 06, 2025
Dr. Lucio Miele
Lucio Miele, MD, PhD has been selected to be director of the LSU-LCMC Health Cancer Center. LSU President William F. Tate IV said Miele's background and contributions to cancer research uniquely position him to lead the center's life-saving work.
“Our collective efforts to combat the cancer burden in Louisiana rely on a strong LSU-LCMC Cancer Center,” Tate said. “Dr. Miele’s significant contributions to cancer research, along with his insightful understanding of the interconnection between basic research, clinical science, population studies, and evidence-based practice, uniquely position him to advance this life-saving initiative.”
A native of Naples, Italy, Dr. Miele currently serves as LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean of Research, Chair of the Department of Genetics, and Cancer Crusaders Professor of Genetics. The announcement follows current director Dr. Joe Ramos’ acceptance of an executive leadership position at the Lundquist Institute in California.
Dr. Miele and Dr. Ramos will work together through the end of January to ensure a smooth transition, according to the announcement by Tate, LCMC Health President and CEO Greg Feirn, and LSU Health New Orleans Chancellor Steve Nelson, MD.
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