Neurology chair dedicated to dementia prevention and brain health
October 07, 2020
Demetrius “Demetri” Maraganore, MD, is the recently appointed Herbert J. Harvey, Jr. Chair in Neurosciences and Chair of the Department of Neurology at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he runs the Healthy Brain Aging Initiative that helps patients prevent cognitive decline and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Sukkah build in the age of coronavirus
October 06, 2020
For Tulane architecture students, building a sukkah in Pocket Park presented a whole new set of challenges, thanks to COVID-19.
Tulane University scientist awarded $1.2 million grant geared to talented and promising investigators
October 05, 2020
Tulane researcher Kathleen Ferris will use a $1.2 million NIH grant to study the genetics and evolution of ecologically important traits in monkeyflowers, a wildflower native to western North America.
Tulane child psychiatrist named Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar
October 05, 2020
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has selected Tulane University School of Medicine pediatrician and child psychiatrist Dr. Lauren Teverbaugh as a Clinical Scholars Fellow.
Tulane’s COVID-19 Dashboard expanded
October 05, 2020
Updates have been added to Tulane’s COVID-19 Dashboard which was launched on Sept. 4 to keep the university community informed about testing results.
Baby born prematurely heads home after monthslong care at Tulane Lakeside Hospital
October 02, 2020
Russell Jr. was born at Tulane Lakeside Hospital on May 22, more than four months before his scheduled due date. He weighed just 16 ounces. Neonatal specialists were in the birthing room to immediately offer life-saving intervention.
Climate Week: Faculty reflect on the future of climate change education at Tulane
September 24, 2020
As Climate Week comes to a close, Tulane faculty discuss their hopes and plans for climate change education.
Tulane chemistry professor receives national award
September 21, 2020
Tulane chemistry Professor Bruce C. Gibb has received a rare and coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Special Creativity Award.
New podcast focuses on COVID immunity
September 18, 2020
The “On Good Authority” podcast presents Tulane experts discussing leading issues in the news.
Clinical trial to test effectiveness of drug in treating cancer patients with severe COVID-19
September 11, 2020
Nakhle Saba, MD, associate professor of clinical medicine, is principal investigator on a trial to treat severe COVID-19 in hospitalized cancer patients.
COVID-19 Dashboard gets an ‘A’ rating from Yale professors
September 10, 2020
Tulane’s recently launched COVID-19 Dashboard received an “A” rating from the Twitter account We Rate COVID Dashboards (@CovidDashboards).
Liver cancer treatment showing positive results, Tulane study says
September 10, 2020
A Tulane research team is developing a novel cancer treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma, a common liver cancer with poor prognosis.
Tulane researcher leads first climate change publication by U.S. financial regulator
September 09, 2020
Tulane architecture professor Jesse M. Keenan is co-editor of a major report on climate risk and what can be done to advance a more equitable and sustainable future.
Gift establishes Oliver and Carroll Dabezies Endowed Chair at Tulane School of Medicine
September 08, 2020
The Oliver and Carroll Dabezies Endowed Chair at Tulane School of Medicine will be established through a gift from Elizabeth Dabezies Goodyear and Charles W. Goodyear. Dr. Oliver Dabezies was a Tulane alumnus.
Tulane researcher awarded $3 million to address aging and disease impacts on the brain
September 03, 2020
New research projects underway at Tulane University School of Medicine aim to understand why aging and conditions such as type 2 diabetes impact the brain.