Tulane Medical Center earns heart attack care award
June 28, 2016
The hospital was honored with the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline achievement award.
Tulane establishes joint degree with Nanjing Medical University
June 28, 2016
Students at China’s Nanjing Medical University will be able to pursue a master's degree at Tulane University School of Public Health under a new joint degree program.
Coping with compassion fatigue
June 27, 2016
Some healthcare professionals silently battle secondary trauma.
Low birth weight linked to type 2 diabetes
June 24, 2016
People born with low birth weight due to hereditary factors are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life, according to a new Tulane University study.
Tulane University joins major initiative to spur manufacturing advances
June 22, 2016
Tulane University is joining forces with Texas A&M in a major manufacturing initiative announced by the White House this week.
Student earns $5,000 summer research grant
June 21, 2016
Rising senior Leah Walsh received the honor from the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology.
Tulane plays lead role in major diabetes drug trial
June 17, 2016
An international diabetes drug trial hits a surprising benchmark thanks to the persistence of a Tulane University clinical trials expert.
Fulbright student looks to give back in Brazil
June 07, 2016
Brady Page, an MD/MPH student, is one of 11 members of the Tulane community to receive a Fulbright grant.
The Insider: Celebrate the benefits of fresh food
May 31, 2016
The Eat Local Challenge, co-founded by Tulane University alumnus Lee Stafford, is expanding to reach recipients of the federal nutrition assistance program.
Lieutenant governor to chair advisory council for Tulane resilience academy
May 31, 2016
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will chair a Leadership Advisory Council that will help identify and select participants and provide oversight for a fellowship program designed by Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy.
High-salt diet may raise cardiovascular disease risk for kidney disease patients
May 24, 2016
A high-salt diet was associated with greater risks for stroke, heart attacks and heart failure in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Faculty win brings opportunity for students
May 23, 2016
Tulane assistant professor Julie Albert is the recipient of a 2016 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.
Webinar to focus on culturally appropriate health advice
May 19, 2016
When working with communities to promote a healthy weight, researchers and advocates should integrate cultural values and consider factors that influence eating, activity and body weight — including those that may not appear directly related.
Physics grad adds research to resume
May 18, 2016
Skylar Deckoff-Jones never expected to be a role model to those involved in the science and research departments at Tulane University. Then he authored a publication that consists of his research on the nonlinear optical properties of ultrathin crystals.
Cafe Istanbul hosts HOPfest, a celebration with a cause
May 17, 2016
Krewe du Sante, founded by a group of Tulane residents in 2014, organizes the annual HOPfest fundraiser to benefit an HIV outpatient program.