Tulane University names renowned economist Gary Hoover as director of The Murphy Institute
November 19, 2020
Gary “Hoov” Hoover, a nationally renowned economist in the study of economic policy, has been appointed the new director of Tulane University’s Murphy Institute and full professor in economics.
Tulane researcher launches study on how infants learn about their bodies
November 19, 2020
Tulane psychology professor Jeffrey Lockman wins prestigious grant to study how infants learn about their bodies.
Public health a crucial component of social work research, new Tulane research leader says
November 16, 2020
Public health expert Susan Davies joins the Tulane School of Social Work as the new associate dean of research.
Ask an epidemiologist: How to safely celebrate the holidays
November 13, 2020
After a year when so many friends and family have spent months apart, will people let down their guard and ignore COVID-19 safety precautions because they can’t bear to forgo cherished holiday traditions?
Tulane researcher awarded grant for study on weed invasion
October 19, 2020
A Tulane researcher will use a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study the impact of noxious weed invasion on livestock, food production and supermarket prices.
Combined MD/MPH degree program looks ahead to 50th anniversary
October 18, 2020
Tulane University’s prestigious MD/MPH combined degree program will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021.
Distinguished ophthalmologist returns to Tulane School of Medicine
October 13, 2020
David Hinkle, MD, will be named the Oliver and Carroll Dabezies Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology at the Tulane School of Medicine.
Tulane staff making adjustments to returning to office life
October 08, 2020
Campus is looking a bit different lately for Tulane staff. With a mix of people working from home or on-site and those implementing a hybrid of both, life in the office is not quite the same, and those working on campus have had to adapt. Whether it be safely navigating around a shared office space or simply remembering to wear one’s mask, there are new adjustments to work around in this new normal.
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.