Our Mission and Vision

The Louisiana Cancer Endowment drives targeted investments in research, education, and early detection to combat our state’s critical cancer challenges. We focus on high-risk communities, especially in “Cancer Alley” where cancer rates far exceed national averages. Through strategic partnerships with leading medical institutions, researchers, and community organizations, we’re building a comprehensive support system that reaches across Louisiana, from our largest cities to our smallest parishes.

Our mission combines innovative research funding with grassroots education programs to ensure all residents have access to quality cancer prevention, detection, and treatment resources. By fostering collaboration between world-class research initiatives and community-based programs, we’re transforming Louisiana from a state with concerning cancer rates into a beacon of hope in cancer care and research.

The Louisiana Cancer Endowment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (founded 2024), affiliated with, but separate from, the Cancer Advocacy Group of Louisiana (CAGLA).

LCE Leadership

Marc Matrana Headshot

Marc Matrana, M.D., M.Sc., FACP

LCE Executive Director
Chadwick Landry

Chadwick Landry

LCE Chair
Al Copeland Jr Headshot

Al Copeland, Jr.

LCE Director

Scientific Review Committee

Dr. Nelly Aoun

Dr. Nelly Aoun​

Ochsner
Dr. Tara Castellano

Dr. Tara Castellano

LSU Health Sciences
Dr. Ralph Corsetti

Dr. Ralph Corsetti

Tulane Medical Center
Dr. Jimmy Ellis

Dr. Jimmy Ellis

LCMC Health
Dr. Corey Falcon

Dr. Corey Falcon

Ochsner • MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Amelia Jernigan

Dr. Amelia Jernigan

LSU Health Sciences
Dr. Daniel Johnson

Dr. Daniel Johnson

Ochsner
Dr. Mary Maluccio

Dr. Mary Maluccio

LSU Health Sciences
Dr. Marc Matrana

Dr. Marc Matrana

Ochsner, LCE Executive Director
Dr. Shawn McKinney

Dr. Shawn McKinney

University Hospital (New Orleans)
Dr. John Mizrahi

Dr. John Mizrahi

Ochsner
Dr. Paul Monsour

Dr. Paul Monsour

LCMC Health
Dr. Matthew Mutter

Dr. Matthew Mutter

LSU Health New Orleans
Dr. Sidd Padmanabha

Dr. Sidd Padmanabha

East Jefferson General Hospital
Dr. Patrick Stagg

Dr. Patrick Stagg

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute
Dr. Jacquelyn Turner

Dr. Jacquelyn Turner

Ochsner, LCE Executive Director
Dr. Tong Yang

Dr. Tong Yang

Ochsner