Tulane School of Medicine launches ‘Walk with a Doc’ program to get patients moving
March 14, 2019
Doctors at Tulane University School of Medicine hope to encourage patients to get on their feet. Tulane doctors, along with medical students, are launching a New Orleans chapter of Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk every third Saturday of the month.
Pregnancy disorder subject of new Tulane study
March 12, 2019
Pregnancy disorder is the subject of new Tulane study.
New group aims to welcome and support South Asian grad students
March 08, 2019
New group aims to welcome and support South Asian grad students at Tulane
New Tulane University study reveals heart abnormalities in retired NFL players
March 07, 2019
A new, first-time study by Tulane University has revealed that former National Football League (NFL) players, particularly those with larger body sizes, were found to have heart abnormalities specifically associated with high blood pressure. Dr. Genevieve Smith, a faculty instructor at the Tulane University School of Medicine, is the lead author and Dr. Gregory Stewart, co-director of the Tulane Sports Medicine Program, is the senior author.
Tulane professor’s work at “unthinkable sacrifice” site published in major journal
March 06, 2019
A Tulane professor’s research into the world’s largest mass sacrifice of children and llamas in northern Peru continues to garner international attention.
Donor gives Tulane $1 million to encourage others to give
February 27, 2019
Donor gives Tulane $1 million to encourage others to give.
Tulane to begin new master’s program in materials engineering
February 27, 2019
The Tulane School of Science and Engineering is launching a new master’s program in materials engineering.
Tulane MakerSpace to be named in honor of donor, graduate
February 15, 2019
The MakerSpace at Tulane will be named the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace.
Study finds genetic risks associated with prostate cancer are underestimated
February 07, 2019
More than 17 percent of prostate cancer patients are born with genetic variants that can be associated with a higher risk for various cancers, according to a new study in JAMA Oncology by researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine and genetics firm Invitae.
Tulane study says seas may be rising faster than thought
January 30, 2019
A Tulane study questions the reliability of how sea-level rise in low-lying coastal areas is measured.
Study: Lower-carbon diets aren’t just good for the planet, they’re also healthier
January 24, 2019
A new Tulane University study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers— diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.
New gynecologic oncologist aims to reduce cervical cancer rates in NOLA
January 21, 2019
Jessica Shank, MD, is board certified in Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology and specializes in female pelvic cancers, including ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers.
New drug shows promise against deadly ricin toxin
January 15, 2019
A new study at the Tulane National Primate Research Center showed for the first time that an experimental drug can save nonhuman primates exposed to deadly ricin toxin, a potential bioterrorism agent.
Free program to help Tulane faculty, staff reach health goals
January 10, 2019
New Year’s resolutions can be hard to follow - especially in New Orleans, where the start of Carnival brings king cake just days after the holiday season ends. The Tulane Living Well Clinic is launching a new program to help Tulane University faculty and staff meet their health goals in 2019. The program is complimentary and offered as a benefit by the Human Resources Department.