Tulane monitoring COVID-19; issues guidance, travel policies
March 03, 2020
Tulane University is following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other national and international health agencies regarding the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Tulane’s COVID-19 Emergency Operations Team has also developed FAQs regarding the outbreak.
Tulane National Primate Research Center expands its laboratory capacity
February 26, 2020
The Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) has expanded its laboratory capacity by 10,000 square feet with a $6 million renovation of its former surgical facility.
Tulane researchers developing rapid test for tuberculosis with DOD grant
February 21, 2020
Led by Tony Hu, the Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Biotechnology Innovation at Tulane University School of Medicine, researchers at Tulane, Baylor College of Medicine and NanoPin Technologies, Inc. are now developing a rapid, reliable and highly specific test to allow rapid diagnosis of all forms of Tuberculosis (TB), the leading worldwide cause of death from infectious disease.
Tulane University launches new coronavirus research program to develop a vaccine and advanced diagnostics
February 19, 2020
From working to develop one of the first nonhuman primate models for the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to designing new therapeutic strategies and nanotechnology-based tests to rapidly diagnose infections, researchers at Tulane University are responding across disciplines to the emerging coronavirus epidemic.
Tulane math professor leads effort to map spread of coronavirus
February 18, 2020
Tulane mathematics professor James “Mac” Hyman uses mathematical models to better understand and predict the spread of the coronavirus.
Tulane to host forum about emerging 2019 coronavirus outbreak
February 11, 2020
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine will host a forum at noon on Friday in the Diboll Auditorium about what infectious disease experts know about the emerging 2019 novel coronavirus and how public health officials are working to stop the epidemic.
Study shows black and Hispanic patients face longer waits, questions when making primary care appointments
January 29, 2020
Discrimination may cause black and Hispanic patients to wait longer for a scheduled primary care appointment according to a new Tulane University study published in Jama Network Open.
Three Tulanians honored with STEM awards
January 29, 2020
Three Tulanians have been awarded 2020 Women in STEM awards by the American Heart Association and Entergy.
2019 National Book Award winner Sarah M. Broom to speak at Tulane
January 27, 2020
Sarah M. Broom, a New Orleans native and author of the award-winning "The Yellow House" will speak at Tulane Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Global river deltas increasingly shaped by humans, study says
January 22, 2020
A new study of nearly every delta worldwide shows how river delta shapes and sizes around the world are changing due to human activity.
Tulane medical students hold head-shaving fundraiser for cancer research
January 16, 2020
Several Tulane University School of Medicine students particpated in the annual St. Baldrick's Day event.
Project Ecuador saves species, opens world to Tulane students
January 16, 2020
Through Project Ecuador, associate professor Jordan Karubian is helping change lives and save endangered species.
For Auld Lang Syne, My Dear...
December 23, 2019
Here is a recap of the most read Tulane Today stories of 2019.
Can good sleep patterns offset genetic susceptibility to heart disease and stroke?
December 18, 2019
Getting a good night’s sleep could be beneficial for long-term health. A pioneering new study led by Dr. Lu Qi, director of the Tulane University Obesity Research Center, found that even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, healthy sleep patterns could help offset that risk. The study is published in the European Heart Journal.
Tulane University School of Social Work and Send Me a Friend partner to survey musicians’ behavioral health
December 16, 2019
Tulane University School of Social Work and Send Me a Friend are partnering on a nationwide survey to examine the behavioral health challenges of musicians.