Does the sex of a cell matter in research?
June 06, 2017
A Tulane endocrinologist has co-authored a guide in the latest issue of Cell Metabolism to help scientists who study obesity, diabetes or other metabolic diseases better account for inherent sex differences in research.
Students train for perfect storm
May 24, 2017
Graduate students from Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy were tasked with working through Category 4 hurricane conditions coupled with a military uprising.
Tulane team wins International Business Model Competition
May 16, 2017
An interdisciplinary team from Tulane University’s bioinnovation and biomedical engineering departments has won the International Business Model Competition (IBMC) in Mountain View, California, receiving a first-place prize of $30,000.
’80s-themed fundraiser supports HIV awareness
May 15, 2017
Benefiting the HIV Outpatient Program (HOP) at University Medical Center New Orleans, the HOPfest fundraiser will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the clinic’s founding in 1987.
Prostate cancer immunotherapy works better for African-American men
May 15, 2017
New study results released by Tulane University oncologist Dr. Oliver Sartor hold promising news for African-American men fighting advanced prostate cancer.
Tulane School of Science and Engineering dean to step down
May 11, 2017
After 17 years as dean, Nick Altiero is leaving his post. He looks back with pride at a record of accomplishment and forward to a bright future for the school.
2017 grad applies math to track Ebola outbreak
April 28, 2017
Jessica Conrad, who will graduate from the Tulane schools of Science and Engineering and Public Health and Tropical Medicine in May, co-authored a textbook chapter on behavioral changes in an epidemic.
Safety network
April 28, 2017
Annual event raises risk awareness and promotes safety within the Tulane community.
Tulane grad student lands Silicon Valley biotech deal
April 27, 2017
A team from one of the nation’s hottest biotech sectors tapped Tulane Bioinnovation PhD student Nicholas Pashos to join an intensive, four-month program in San Francisco to fast-track high-potential startups.
New vision set for Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute
April 13, 2017
As the new director of the Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute and section chief of cardiology, Dr. Robert Hendel's vision for the institute is clear: “Growth, with responsibility.”
Genetic study finds 'perfect storm' behind deadliest Ebola outbreak
April 12, 2017
A combination of densely populated cities and porous borders between neighboring countries helped ignite the historically deadly West African Ebola outbreak that killed more than 11,200 people, according to a comprehensive genetic study of the virus published in Nature.
Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine honored at Clinton Foundation Summit
April 10, 2017
The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University was honored as a national innovator this week at the Clinton Foundation’s Health Matters Activation Summit in Little Rock, Arkansas.
A new look, a new direction: Tulane introduces the School of Professional Advancement
April 06, 2017
Tulane University has formally relaunched the School of Continuing Studies as the School of Professional Advancement. The school is one of six at Tulane that offer both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Tulane joins national healthy food initiative
April 03, 2017
Some New Orleans neighborhoods lack healthy food options, and Tulane University is addressing the issue by joining the Center for Healthy Food Access, a national collaborative effort working to ensure that every child in America has access to nutritious food.
Bamboo clothing pioneer opens first retail store in NOLA
March 30, 2017
Co-founded by Tulane University alumnus Al Andrews and his son Todd Andrews, tasc Performance opened its flagship store on Magazine Street in early March.