Welcome to the LSU IMSD Website!

Louisiana State University is one of a select group of universities in the United States to establish an Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) program. The IMSD program is supported by a prestigious award from the Institute of General Medical Sciences, Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Branch, of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

The mission of the IMSD Program at LSU is to provide qualified undergraduates valuable training in exciting, broad areas

of biomedical research while enhancing diversity in the

biomedical sciences.

Our vision is to consistently produce graduates that rank

among the most highly talented, motivated and productive research scientists in the nation. The LSU IMSD Scholars prepare to become the most sought-after candidates nationwide for entrance into doctoral  or combined doctoral/professional research programs.