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, M.D., M.Sc., FACP
LCE Executive Director
Chadwick Landry
LCE Chair
Al Copeland, Jr.
LCE Director
Scientific Review Committee
Dr. Nelly Aoun
Ochsner
Dr. Tara Castellano
LSU Health Sciences
Dr. Ralph Corsetti
Tulane Medical Center
Dr. Jimmy Ellis
LCMC Health
Dr. Corey Falcon
Ochsner • MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Amelia Jernigan
LSU Health Sciences
Dr. Daniel Johnson
Ochsner
Dr. Mary Maluccio
LSU Health Sciences
Dr. Marc Matrana
Ochsner, LCE Executive Director
Dr. Shawn McKinney
University Hospital (New Orleans)
Dr. John Mizrahi
Ochsner
Dr. Paul Monsour
LCMC Health
Dr. Matthew Mutter
LSU Health New Orleans
Dr. Sidd Padmanabha
East Jefferson General Hospital
Dr. Patrick Stagg
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute
Dr. Jacquelyn Turner
Ochsner, LCE Executive Director