Study explains why Zika may not take root in US
June 13, 2017
As we head into peak mosquito season, a recent study in Nature co-authored by a Tulane University researcher has some good news for those worried about Zika this summer.
Tulane professor to work with Isle de Jean Charles tribe in collaborative project
June 13, 2017
A Tulane University research professor is teaming up on a $200,000 grant to help the Isle de Jean Charles community of Native Americans build resilience in the face of climate change and other social and environmental challenges.
Tulane researchers help find possible explanation for unparalleled spread of Ebola virus
June 06, 2017
The world may be closer to knowing why Ebola spreads so easily thanks to a team of researchers from Tulane University and other leading institutions that discovered a new biological activity in a small protein from the deadly virus. The team’s findings were recently published in the Journal of Virology.
Does the sex of a cell matter in research?
June 06, 2017
A Tulane endocrinologist has co-authored a guide in the latest issue of Cell Metabolism to help scientists who study obesity, diabetes or other metabolic diseases better account for inherent sex differences in research.
Research team unravels elusive structure of Lassa virus, revealing vaccine target
June 01, 2017
A team of scientists, including virologists from Tulane University, have for the first time mapped the molecular structure of an elusive surface protein on the Lassa virus that allows the pathogen to infect human cells. The breakthrough, more than a decade in the making, is featured on the cover of Science.
Tulane team wins International Business Model Competition
May 16, 2017
An interdisciplinary team from Tulane University’s bioinnovation and biomedical engineering departments has won the International Business Model Competition (IBMC) in Mountain View, California, receiving a first-place prize of $30,000.
Prostate cancer immunotherapy works better for African-American men
May 15, 2017
New study results released by Tulane University oncologist Dr. Oliver Sartor hold promising news for African-American men fighting advanced prostate cancer.
New York healthcare business leader Libby Alexander joins the Board of Tulane
May 10, 2017
Tulane University alumna Elizabeth “Libby” Connolly Alexander has joined the Board of Tulane. Alexander is vice chairman of the board of Cotiviti, Inc., the successor company of her family’s retail and health care payment integrity business, Connolly, Inc.
Tulane grad student lands Silicon Valley biotech deal
April 27, 2017
A team from one of the nation’s hottest biotech sectors tapped Tulane Bioinnovation PhD student Nicholas Pashos to join an intensive, four-month program in San Francisco to fast-track high-potential startups.
Tulane to honor Steve Gleason, James Buquet as Entrepreneurs of the Year
April 18, 2017
The A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University will honor business executive James J. Buquet III (MBA ’90) as Tulane Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year and former Saints player Steve Gleason (MBA ’11) as Tulane Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year.
Genetic study finds 'perfect storm' behind deadliest Ebola outbreak
April 12, 2017
A combination of densely populated cities and porous borders between neighboring countries helped ignite the historically deadly West African Ebola outbreak that killed more than 11,200 people, according to a comprehensive genetic study of the virus published in Nature.
Former Tulane medical student Peter Gold isn’t done being a hero
April 11, 2017
Dr. Peter Gold, the Tulane medical student who captured the world’s attention when he was shot rescuing a stranger, has launched Strong City, a foundation to help end cycles of violence.
Tulane professor explores Hollywood South tax credits in new book
April 10, 2017
As the Louisiana Legislature prepares to debate ways to lure filmmakers back following a tightening up of the tax credit program in 2015, a Tulane University professor has published a book that shows why the state may not be getting its money’s worth from “Hollywood South.”
Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine honored at Clinton Foundation Summit
April 10, 2017
The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University was honored as a national innovator this week at the Clinton Foundation’s Health Matters Activation Summit in Little Rock, Arkansas.
A new look, a new direction: Tulane introduces the School of Professional Advancement
April 06, 2017
Tulane University has formally relaunched the School of Continuing Studies as the School of Professional Advancement. The school is one of six at Tulane that offer both undergraduate and graduate programs.