Man UP! event offers free prostate cancer screenings
September 01, 2017
Rickey Jackson, along with several other New Orleans Saints legends, is partnering with Tulane Health System for a second year to raise awareness of prostate cancer and provide free PSA screenings to any eligible men.
Tulane physicians make annual Best Doctors list
August 24, 2017
More than 75 Tulane physicians made New Orleans magazine’s annual Best Doctors list, which highlights outstanding physicians by specialty based on recommendations from peers nationwide.
Artists, children collaborate on flower installation for Tulane Cancer Center
August 16, 2017
The flower installation was presented to the Tulane Cancer Center to mark National Cancer Survivor’s Day for cancer survivors, recently diagnosed patients and their families, friends and caregivers.
Is lead making birds more aggressive? Tulane researchers investigate
August 15, 2017
Tulane University researchers are studying possible results of lead exposure in wildlife.
Class of 2021 brings world of experience to medicine
August 09, 2017
When newly minted Tulane University School of Medicine students walk the stage to receive the symbol of their profession at the annual White Coat Ceremony, they have to say one word that captures their personality. When it comes to the Class of 2021, we’ve got one — Amazing!
Young Tulane scientists get national recognition, support for coastal research
August 08, 2017
Two Tulane researchers are among nine scientists nationwide awarded Science Policy Fellowships through the Gulf Research Program.
Pressure gauge
August 08, 2017
Undergraduate works to improve the diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia.
Tulane graduate Marcela Villareal de Panetta joins university’s board
August 07, 2017
Marcela Villareal de Panetta, a Tulane graduate and member of the Dean’s Council of the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, has joined the Board of Tulane.
Alumni-owned coffeehouses recognized for healthy menu options
August 02, 2017
The PJ’s Coffee locations housed on the Tulane University uptown campus were recognized as WellSpots by the Well-Ahead Louisiana program for making it easier for customers to order healthier options.
Tulane shares in $41.7 million grant to lower drug costs
August 02, 2017
Tulane and three other universities will share in a $41.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study ways to lower the cost of drugs for illnesses such as Crohn’s, breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Trauma course added to medical school curriculum
July 31, 2017
All third-year students at Tulane University School of Medicine will learn bleeding-control techniques during the "Stop the Bleed" course designed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
News in review: July 31, 2017
July 28, 2017
View this video highlighting Tulane experts recently featured in national news. Today’s review showcases the work of John Verano, David Smilde, Mirya Holman, Nicholas Van Sickels and Joel Dinerstein.
Robotic thymectomy gives patient something to cheer about
July 27, 2017
Dr. Emad Kandil, chief of endocrine surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, performed the first-ever robotic thymectomy in the world, using a single incision under the armpit.
Three Tulane researchers honored with national STEM award
July 26, 2017
Two Tulane scientists and a graduate student are among 40 national winners of the 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award.
Children’s health care is law alumna’s passion
July 21, 2017
As the new director of children's health at the Tennessee Justice Center, Tulane alumna Kinika Young campaigns to protect health care programs benefiting children.