Tulane professor leads team in redefining blood pressure guidelines
November 14, 2017
Tulane epidemiology professor Dr. Paul Whelton led the team behind this week’s blockbuster announcement redefining high blood pressure for the first time in 14 years. The new guidelines lower the threshold for diagnosis, resulting in almost half of U.S. adults now considered hypertensive.
Study looks at link between ice sheet and climate change
November 10, 2017
A Tulane University geologist is among a team of scientists studying an ancient Canadian ice sheet to determine if its collapse could be a preview of future climate change.
Tulane Hillel director named one of 50 most influential American Jews
November 02, 2017
Rabbi Yonah Schiller, executive director of Tulane Hillel, has been named one of 50 most influential, accomplished and interesting American Jews by the Forward, one of the nation’s leading Jewish publications.
Study looks at link between traumatic stress and alcohol abuse
October 24, 2017
Sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to abuse alcohol, but a Tulane researcher is hoping a study of the brain can provide insight into the problem and catch it before it escalates.
Tulane poll finds New Orleans poised to elect first female mayor
October 13, 2017
In the race to become the next mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell is far ahead of her rivals with Desiree Charbonnet in second place and Michael Bagneris in a distant third place, according to a new Tulane University poll.
Tulane to dedicate Louis Prima Room
October 11, 2017
Tulane will dedicate the Louis Prima Room at a special ceremony on Oct. 27 at Jones Hall.
MacArthur ‘genius grant’ awarded to Tulane professor, author Jesmyn Ward
October 11, 2017
Jesmyn Ward, an associate professor of English at Tulane University, has been selected as one of the 2017 MacArthur Fellows, or recipient of the so-called “genius grant,” from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Ward is a 2011 National Book Award winner for her novel Salvage the Bones and is considered one of the nation’s leading authors. She is the author of five critically acclaimed books, several of which have been reading selections by groups and universities.
Tulane lab looks to create 'dream reaction'
October 10, 2017
Tulane University’s Shantz Lab has received a two-year grant of $110,000 from the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Petroleum Research Fund to find a solution to one of the chemical industry's most demanding transformations, the direct conversion of benzene to phenol.
Tulane Brain Institute researchers focus on epilepsy, autism and schizophrenia
October 03, 2017
Tulane University’s Laura Schrader, a cell and molecular biology professor and Brain Institute member, received a two-year grant from the National Institute of Health to study the role of a Shox2, a protein in the brain important for development and function of the thalamus.
Researchers work to understand why HIV patients are more likely to contract tuberculosis
October 03, 2017
Researchers in the Tulane National Primate Research Center want to know more about why patients with HIV are highly susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB). Using two new grants, totaling $8.4 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Tulane team lead by Deepak Kaushal hopes to figure out how the bacterium that causes TB invades T-cells depleted by HIV. The researchers will also study if B-cells can be a source of protection against tuberculosis for patients battling HIV.
Tulane cardiologist awarded national leadership honor
September 29, 2017
The Association of Black Cardiologists is honoring Tulane University cardiologist Dr. Keith Ferdinand with its 2017 Spirit of the Heart Leadership Award for his lifelong work as a champion of change in advancing health equity and reducing cardiovascular disease disparities.
Tulane University awarded $6.28 million to study blood pressure control in low-income patients
September 26, 2017
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Tulane University a five-year, $6.28 million grant to test ways to best implement new guidelines to more aggressively manage high blood pressure in adults, especially among low-income patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Tulane research aids in reading Earth’s diary
September 26, 2017
A Tulane University geologist has concluded a study on climate change, which will help develop climate models that simulate the effects of climate change and the Earth’s response to it.
Tulane Cancer Center hosts fourth annual NOLA Bluedoo Run
September 22, 2017
Tulane Cancer Center will host the Fourth Annual NOLA Bluedoo Party/Walk/Run at 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, on Tulane’s uptown campus.
Tulane receives grant to reduce auto emissions
September 19, 2017
Members of Tulane University’s Shantz Lab will work with industrial scientists to assist in the development of next-generation materials designed to reduce harmful automotive emissions. The three-year-old lab and its group of students have received a grant and equipment resources from SACHEM, Inc., a chemical science company.