New Tulane University drug effective against malaria
September 13, 2017
Tulane University researchers have developed a new drug that is effective against non-severe cases of malaria, according to results from an FDA-supervised clinical trial published online in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Tulane student hopes research will lead to protection from volcanoes, earthquakes
September 12, 2017
East Africa may be a long way from the Crescent City, but it is top of mind for Tulane PhD student Sarah Oliva, who is studying data from volcanoes and earthquakes in that region. Her goal is a better understanding of how a 3,000-kilometer long deep valley — the East African rift system — formed. Ultimately, she hopes her research will enable her to work with scientists and help governments protect residents living near the rift.
New drug protects against advanced Lassa fever
September 05, 2017
An experimental therapy using cloned antibodies from Lassa fever survivors was 100 percent effective in stopping the progression of the deadly disease in nonhuman primates up to eight days after infection, according to a new study in Nature Medicine.
Depression treatment may be improving, Tulane study says
September 05, 2017
Researchers associated with the Tulane Brain Institute say they have moved a step closer to improving treatment for chronic depression.
River diversions can build new, storm-resistant land
August 28, 2017
Restoring the flow of fresh water and sediment from the Mississippi River can rebuild the state’s protective wetlands, making them more resilient to looming threats from storms, according to a new Tulane University study.
Is lead making birds more aggressive? Tulane researchers investigate
August 15, 2017
Tulane University researchers are studying possible results of lead exposure in wildlife.
Young Tulane scientists get national recognition, support for coastal research
August 08, 2017
Two Tulane researchers are among nine scientists nationwide awarded Science Policy Fellowships through the Gulf Research Program.
Tulane graduate Marcela Villareal de Panetta joins university’s board
August 07, 2017
Marcela Villareal de Panetta, a Tulane graduate and member of the Dean’s Council of the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, has joined the Board of Tulane.
Tulane shares in $41.7 million grant to lower drug costs
August 02, 2017
Tulane and three other universities will share in a $41.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study ways to lower the cost of drugs for illnesses such as Crohn’s, breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Rivers and coasts are the focus of new academic department at Tulane University
August 01, 2017
The Tulane University School of Science and Engineering has created a first-of-its-kind academic department dedicated to research and education in river-coastal issues.
Study finds campaign attack ads sting women most
August 01, 2017
Negative campaign ads, a staple of modern elections, may hurt female candidates, especially Democrats, more than men, particularly when they accuse women of not following feminine stereotypes, according to a new study co-authored by a Tulane University researcher.
Three Tulane researchers honored with national STEM award
July 26, 2017
Two Tulane scientists and a graduate student are among 40 national winners of the 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award.
Community, health and fun come together at Movin' for LIFE events
July 19, 2017
Tulane Prevention Research Center’s Movin’ for LIFE program will host a 5K run-and-walk and family-focused health fair with community partners in the Ninth Ward later this summer to help residents jumpstart healthy lifestyle habits.
Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine launches Milestone Wellness Assessment for former NFL Players
July 18, 2017
The Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine (TISM) has once again partnered with The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA), the organization that provides former NFL players support for success in life after football. Today, The Trust, along with TISM, announced the launch of the Milestone Wellness Assessment for former NFL Players.
Mississippi mud may hold hope for Louisiana coast
July 12, 2017
New study indicates that mud, the most plentiful sediment type carried by the Mississippi River, may be the most powerful tool in building land to keep up with sea level rise.