Steve Gleason: Tech-Savvy Hero
March 28, 2017
Forever famous in New Orleans Saints’ lore, Tulane University alumnus Steve Gleason never backs down from a challenge, not even a diagnosis of ALS. He now strives to find and develop new technologies to live life fully.
Cutting emergency response time wins big at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
March 27, 2017
Alumnus Benjamin Swig has an idea that will cut emergency medical response time from nine minutes to five. For that idea, Swig and his co-founder Justin Dangel won The Big Idea competition Friday during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.
Alumnus named CEO of St. Charles Parish Hospital
March 27, 2017
As CEO of St. Charles Parish Hospital, alumnus Austin Reeder oversees strategic planning for the 59-bed facility.
Family of Tulane alumnus faces rare disease
March 24, 2017
The two daughters of Tulane alumnus Chris Andrews (TC ’94) and his wife, Pam, were diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening illness called Niemann-Pick Type C1. In February, People magazine published a story and 20-minute video about the family’s fight.
Kidney transplant gives Tulane staff member a ‘second chance’
March 22, 2017
Diagnosed with end-stage renal disease in 2015, Center for Public Service executive director Agnieszka Nance received a long-awaited kidney transplant on Tuesday (March 21) at Tulane Medical Center.
Graduating senior
March 21, 2017
Downtown Grad Fest offers convenience for graduate and professional students.
Fourth-year medical students celebrate Match Day 2017
March 20, 2017
Students learned where they'll spend the next three to seven years of training at Match Day.
Tulane researcher awarded $1.9M to improve menopausal hormone therapy
March 16, 2017
New research at the Tulane School of Medicine is looking at an estrogen receptor that could be a site for targeted hormone replacement therapy in post-menopausal women.
Louisiana wetlands struggling with sea-level rise four times the global average
March 14, 2017
Without major efforts to rebuild Louisiana’s wetlands, there is little chance that the coast will be able to withstand the accelerating rate of sea-level rise, a new Tulane University study concludes.
Tulane researcher shows education can ease fear in cancer patients
March 13, 2017
People with cancer are more likely to use palliative care once they learn about its benefits, according to a study led by a Tulane University researcher recently published by the American Psychological Association. Palliative care provides relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illnesses and seeks to improve quality of life whether patients have a curable, chronic or life-threatening illness.
Tulane graduate leads youth running program
March 10, 2017
The local nonprofit Youth Run NOLA, led by alumna Denali Lander helps 10-to-18-year-olds throughout Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes hit their stride in developing self-esteem and healthy living habits.
Famed conservationist Jane Goodall to appear at Tulane
March 08, 2017
World-renowned ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall will deliver a lecture on her life’s work Thursday, March 16, at Tulane.
Alumnus headlines celebrity chef fundraiser with inspiration from literature
March 06, 2017
The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University resumes its celebrity chef dinner series this week with its first chef from outside of New Orleans, Tulane alumnus Evan Hanczor of Brooklyn restaurant Egg.
Vision quest: Tulane researchers use virtual reality to fight glaucoma
February 24, 2017
Using a virtual reality console, an interdisciplinary team of Tulane researchers is developing a portable test for diagnosing glaucoma.
Fresh food can be profitable in corner stores
February 10, 2017
Many neighborhood corner stores don’t stock fresh fruits and vegetables under the belief that these items aren’t as profitable as snack foods and beverages with a longer shelf life. A new Tulane study says otherwise.