Tulane University awarded $10.3 million to test therapeutics, vaccines for novel coronavirus
April 06, 2020
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Tulane National Primate Research Center a contract of up to $10.3 million to evaluate the nation's most promising vaccines and treatments to fight COVID-19.
Tulane offering student housing to medical personnel and volunteers
April 03, 2020
Louisiana has one of the fastest-growing rates of COVID-19 infections, with New Orleans being the state’s epicenter of this pandemic. To address a housing need for relief workers coming to help the city, Tulane University is opening up available space in its residence halls, which just two weeks ago were filled with students.
School of Medicine launches COVID-19 testing lab to improve capacity
April 01, 2020
Tulane University has added a second avenue for COVID-19 testing, this one taking place at a Tulane School of Medicine lab where results can be processed within a day.
Match Day 2020 celebrates ‘perfect vision’ virtually
April 01, 2020
When the Class of 2020 received their white coats four years ago, the nearly 200 Tulane University School of Medicine students couldn’t predict how different their Match Day ceremony would be.
New COVID-19 test gives results in four hours
March 31, 2020
A laboratory at Tulane Medical Center is conducting a new test for COVID-19 that can yield results within four hours.
Tulane transitions to online classes with great results
March 25, 2020
Tulane University’s move to online instruction began Monday, March 23, with much success, administrators said.
Tulane medical students coordinate donations of protective gear for hospitals
March 25, 2020
In an effort to collect needed supplies for healthcare workers, students from Tulane School of Medicine’s student community clinics rallied together and overnight built a regional donation hub to collect personal protective equipment (PPE).
Tulane’s SoPA to feature new Facebook live videos on practical ways to cope during COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Program directors and faculty from Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement will share their expertise in the context of current events in a new livestream series: “Tulane School of Professional Advancement: Expert Ideas for an Evolving World,” beginning March 26.
Tulane offering virtual fitness classes, programs during Reily Center closure for COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Tulane University Campus Recreation has developed several new programs and classes while attempting to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
Tulane students begin online courses for rest of semester
March 23, 2020
Tulane students began online courses for the rest of the spring semester following the university’s announcement that the last day of in-person classes would take place on Friday, March 13.
Tulane launches Student Emergency Aid and Assistance Fund
March 20, 2020
Recognizing that the university closure and moving students off campus due to COVID-19 could raise challenges for students who demonstrate financial need, the university quickly marshaled the resources of the Tulane Student Emergency Aid and Assistance Fund.
School of Medicine faculty and researchers answer COVID-19 questions
March 20, 2020
Faculty members and researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine are available to answer the community’s most pressing questions about COVID-19 and have recently released an informational video to raise awareness about the coronavirus.
Study: Coronavirus pandemic sparked by nature, not bioengineering
March 18, 2020
The coronavirus behind the global COVID-19 pandemic likely evolved from nature and not a lab, according to a new genetic study in Nature Medicine co-authored by Tulane University virologist Robert Garry.
Tulane University launches Outbreak Daily newsletter
March 17, 2020
Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has launched Tulane Outbreak Daily, a curated daily wrap-up of the timeliest and most relevant news and data focused on emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19.
Tulane bands together to assist COVID-19 student move-out
March 16, 2020
As communities worldwide face the COVID-19 pandemic, Tulane University has taken major steps in responding to keep the campus community safe while allowing students to continue their education.