Repurposed drugs may halt the spread of cancer cells
July 10, 2018
Asim Abdel-Mageed, DVM, PhD, Zimmerman Professor of Cancer Research at Tulane University School of Medicine, and his colleagues published research in Scientific Reports, examining whether drugs already approved to treat other diseases or conditions could be effective in blocking the spread of cancer cells.
Tulane researchers contribute to national report on Gulf Coast
June 27, 2018
A national report released Wednesday on the future of the Gulf Coast draws heavily on the work of two Tulane University scientists who have spent most of their careers studying coastal systems in Louisiana and around the world.
Study shows blood test can differentiate between Zika and dengue
June 26, 2018
A new study from the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine shows that, depending on the interpretation criteria, serological tests can differentiate between Zika and dengue infections.
Tulane president visits Israel to explore collaboration opportunities
June 25, 2018
Tulane University President Mike Fitts is among a delegation of presidents of American universities and colleges visiting Israel this week to learn about technological innovation and boost bilateral academic research and exchange opportunities.
Tulane offers region’s first GIS certificate program
June 22, 2018
Students can learn about managing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by enrolling in a new certificate program offered by the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Jill Daniel named first Gary P. Dohanich Professor in Brain Science
June 19, 2018
Tulane psychology professor Jill Daniel has been named the inaugural Gary P. Dohanich Professor in Brain Science.
Tulane team picked for invention reality show ‘Make48’
June 07, 2018
A team from Tulane University is one of 12 collegiate teams nationwide selected to compete in the APT/PBS reality show “Make48.”
Tulane study sheds new light on inner workings of less expensive superconductors
June 05, 2018
Physicist Jianwei Sun concluded a study that will help scientists unravel the mystery of high temperature superconductivity.
Tulane names renowned global architect as new dean
May 25, 2018
Iñaki Alday, the Elwood R. Quesada Professor of Architecture at the University of Virginia, has been named the new dean of the Tulane University School of Architecture, effective, Aug.1.
Devoted dad is partner in autistic graduate’s success
May 22, 2018
Thanks to his dad, Dr. Sam Alexander, Ben Alexander, autistic and nonverbal, graduates from Tulane.
Tulane geologist named Oliver Fund Scholars Award winner
May 15, 2018
Tulane geologist Nicole Gasparini has been named the 2018 winner of the Oliver Fund Scholar's Award.
Artist celebrates commencement with boarding house for bees
May 11, 2018
Artist Esther Solondz, the parent of a 2018 Tulane graduate, will discuss her sculpture called “The Bee Palace” at a special event hosted at Audubon Zoo on Friday, May 18, from 3-5 p.m.
Grant supports smoking-cessation program for newly diagnosed cancer patients
May 08, 2018
William “Rusty” Robinson, MD, head of the Section of Gynecologic Oncology at Tulane University School of Medicine, received a $65,000 grant from the Louisiana Cancer Research Center to implement a smoking-cessation program for cancer patients.
Netscape co-founder, Saints hero, Grammy winner, healthcare advocate to be honored at Tulane commencement
May 07, 2018
Netscape co-founder James H. Clark, Saints hero and ALS activist Steve Gleason, Grammy-winning singer Irma Thomas and Dr. Paul E. Farmer, who has dedicated his life to improving health care for the world’s poorest populations, will receive honorary degrees at Tulane University’s 2018 Commencement.