Study shows black and Hispanic patients face longer waits, questions when making primary care appointments
January 29, 2020
Discrimination may cause black and Hispanic patients to wait longer for a scheduled primary care appointment according to a new Tulane University study published in Jama Network Open.
Three Tulanians honored with STEM awards
January 29, 2020
Three Tulanians have been awarded 2020 Women in STEM awards by the American Heart Association and Entergy.
2019 National Book Award winner Sarah M. Broom to speak at Tulane
January 27, 2020
Sarah M. Broom, a New Orleans native and author of the award-winning "The Yellow House" will speak at Tulane Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Global river deltas increasingly shaped by humans, study says
January 22, 2020
A new study of nearly every delta worldwide shows how river delta shapes and sizes around the world are changing due to human activity.
Tulane medical students hold head-shaving fundraiser for cancer research
January 16, 2020
Several Tulane University School of Medicine students particpated in the annual St. Baldrick's Day event.
Project Ecuador saves species, opens world to Tulane students
January 16, 2020
Through Project Ecuador, associate professor Jordan Karubian is helping change lives and save endangered species.
For Auld Lang Syne, My Dear...
December 23, 2019
Here is a recap of the most read Tulane Today stories of 2019.
Can good sleep patterns offset genetic susceptibility to heart disease and stroke?
December 18, 2019
Getting a good night’s sleep could be beneficial for long-term health. A pioneering new study led by Dr. Lu Qi, director of the Tulane University Obesity Research Center, found that even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, healthy sleep patterns could help offset that risk. The study is published in the European Heart Journal.
Tulane University School of Social Work and Send Me a Friend partner to survey musicians’ behavioral health
December 16, 2019
Tulane University School of Social Work and Send Me a Friend are partnering on a nationwide survey to examine the behavioral health challenges of musicians.
A Tulane service learning class brings hands-on science to the visually impaired
December 12, 2019
Tulane students help visually impaired children get in touch with science.
Pregnancy disorder subject of new Tulane study
December 10, 2019
A Tulane University researcher has received a grant that will support the development of new imaging methods to improve the treatment of preeclampsia.
NIH taps Tulane neuroscientist to lead effort to standardize research in genetic aging
December 03, 2019
The National Institutes of Health awarded a $2.9 million grant to Tulane University neuroscientist Dr. Stacy Drury to lead a research network that will set methodological standards for studying a part of the chromosome that scientists increasingly recognize as an important biological marker of aging and age-related diseases.
American College of Surgeons honors Tulane resident for volunteer service in Haiti
December 03, 2019
The American College of Surgeon (ACS) recently awarded one of its highest honors for volunteerism to former Tulane surgery resident Dr. Alison Smith for her work to provide medical care to the people of Haiti.
Study finds common cold virus can infect the placenta
December 02, 2019
Researchers have shown that a common cold virus can infect cells derived from human placentas, suggesting that it may be possible for the infection to pass from expectant mothers to their unborn children.
Two Tulane physicians awarded high honors from American Heart Association
November 27, 2019
The American Heart Association recently honored two Tulane University physicians, cardiologist Dr. Keith Ferdinand and epidemiology professor Dr. Paul Whelton, with national awards for their outstanding contribution to the field of cardiology and cardiovascular research.