Tulane researchers discover new type of kidney cells key to fighting infection
May 13, 2020
Macrophages are a type of white blood cell central to the immune system. They detect harmful pathogens – viruses, bacteria, and fungi – and engulf them, serving as helpful scavengers to keep infections at bay. They also cause or suppress inflammation and secrete molecules that allow communication between different cell types, all which provide a healthy immune response in fighting any infection or disease.
American Cancer Society grant will help Tulane cancer patients overcome transportation barriers
May 13, 2020
The American Cancer Society has awarded Tulane Cancer Center a $10,000 transportation grant for cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Race for COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccine subject of Tulane Innovation series
May 13, 2020
The second installment of the Tulane Innovation series will address the race for COVID-19 tests, treatments and a vaccine.
Study targeting tumor genetic mutations yields ‘practice changing’ results for prostate cancer treatment
May 13, 2020
The early results of a clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) reveals for the first time that therapies based on tumor genetics – specifically DNA repair defects – may also show promise in treating some men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Goggles for Docs sends protective eye gear to COVID-19 frontline medical workers
May 12, 2020
Dr. Marcia Glass, an associate professor of medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, coordinated a donation from Goggles for Docs, a nationwide effort to deliver protective goggles to frontline workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
From proposals to funded research in 48 hours: Tulane scientists receive Fast Grants
May 08, 2020
Three Tulane University researchers are the recipients of new Fast Grants, awards designed to quickly fund COVID-19 related projects. Mairi Noverr, Monica Vaccari and Tracy Fischer received a total of $350,000 for their proposals, all of which progressed from mere proposals to fully funded projects in just 48 hours.
Tulane launches Tulane Innovation series with Walter Isaacson and leading experts
April 30, 2020
The Tulane Innovation series will feature discussions by leading Tulane experts from a wide variety of fields, offering insights and solutions to today’s greatest challenges.
Women’s Prison Project at Tulane wins prestigious Gumpert Award
April 28, 2020
The Emil Gumpert Award is the highest honor conferred by the American College of Trial Lawyers on a single organization annually.
Apple donates thousands of face shields to Tulane healthcare workers
April 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to healthcare workers around the country, and companies are stepping up to help protect those on the front line. This week, medical staff in New Orleans — one of the country’s hardest hit areas — received thousands of face shields from Apple as part of a PPE drive organized by Tulane School of Medicine.
Tulane director to serve as member of NIH public-private collaboration in fight against COVID-19
April 20, 2020
Tulane National Primate Research Center Director, Dr. Jay Rappaport, will serve as a member of a newly formed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public-private collaboration to rapidly respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and prepare for future pandemics.
Jesmyn Ward’s new book inspired by Tulane commencement speech
April 16, 2020
Jesmyn Ward's memorable 2018 commencement address at Tulane is now a book — "Navigating Your Stars."
Tulane School of Social Work seeking public input on two COVID-19 surveys
April 09, 2020
The Tulane School of Social Work hopes its surveys help them better understand the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on psychosocial health.
Tulane School of Social Work provides self-care resources during COVID-19 crisis
April 07, 2020
The Tulane School of Social Work is offering an array of resources to help you get through the COV-19 pandemic.
‘All hands on deck’ for doctors on the front lines of COVID-19 care
April 06, 2020
The numbers continue to rise — the number of beds being made available for patients, the number of people on the front lines and the number of Tulane doctors, nurses, support staff and volunteers leading the battle against COVID-19.