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Adult stem cells found in adipose tissue

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Decades of research show common stem cells could fuel advances in regenerative medicine
November 16, 2021

Dr.StewartOGA

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Tulane medical expert Dr. Greg Stewart discusses the challenges of veteran health care, new treatment concept
November 10, 2021

Tulane professor Andy Horowitz is co-editor of a new book on disaster studies

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Tulane professor explains the study of disasters in new book
November 8, 2021

Tulane study on food service workers

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Tulane researchers studying challenges of food service workers during COVID-19 pandemic
October 29, 2021

James Jackson, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the School of Medicine.

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Researcher receives $1.7 million grant to study faulty DNA repair and cancer risk
October 27, 2021

Tulane professor Caz Taylor launches coffee sustainability study

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Tulane professor wins $2 million grant to make coffee growing more sustainable
October 27, 2021

Lecture attendees view photo of ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin with Native tribal members

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Indigenous knowledge key to healthier global future, ethnobotanist says
October 18, 2021

Tiong Aw

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EPA awards Tulane ‘virus hunter’ $1.24 million to turn wastewater into drinking water
October 12, 2021

Hank Bart and Yasin Bakis part of new $15 NSF initative

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Tulane professor part of $15 million institute to establish field of imageomics
October 11, 2021

President Fitts receives flu vaccine

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President Fitts receives flu shot at Tulane Living Well Clinic
October 8, 2021

More than 50 hands-free water bottle filling stations have been installed across the uptown campus thanks to work by the Office of Sustainability, Facilities Services, and a student-led, crowd-sourced research effort.

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Hands-free drinking water access a lasting addition to uptown campus
October 4, 2021

Zhen Lin, associate professor of pathology at the School of Medicine.

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Researcher awarded grant to study role of virus in HIV-associated lung cancer
October 1, 2021

Tulane team wins funding for glass recycling program

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Tulane scientists and engineers to use recycled glass ‘sand’ to prevent coastal erosion
September 30, 2021

Gulf of Mexico

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Tulane scientist to lead research project on sustainability of Gulf of Mexico ecosystem
September 29, 2021

CPS volunteers collect donations

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Tulane’s Center for Public Service - on the forefront of Hurricane Ida recovery efforts
September 24, 2021

Carolyn Bayer wins funding for two research studies.

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Tulane researcher wins funding for major initiative to advance imaging technologies
September 22, 2021

Biomedical engineering professor Michael J. Moore

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Tulane scientists develop ‘living nerve circuit’ to fight opioid epidemic
September 21, 2021

Tulane School of Social Work offers tips for coping

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Mental health experts offer coping tips for well-being after storms and other disasters
September 20, 2021

Dr. Monica Embers

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Tulane University researcher selected to serve on federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group
August 26, 2021

Dr. Pedro Barata

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Liquid biopsy analysis reveals genetic differences in advanced prostate tumors
August 24, 2021

The university has worked diligently to facilitate the safe return of students for the fall 2021 semester on campus.

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Welcome to campus, arrival procedures and COVID-19 protocols
August 16, 2021

Jenine Dabon Tulane Living Well Clinic

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The Tulane Living Well Clinic provides resources for a healthy lifestyle
August 12, 2021

Marijuana Image

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Study by Tulane researcher suggests marijuana can cause infertility in men
August 9, 2021

Tony Hu

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Tulane researchers design nanotechnology blood test to find hidden COVID-19 infections
August 5, 2021

Cowen Institute program to help non-traditional students.

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Trellis joins national network of hybrid colleges to support non-traditional students
August 4, 2021

Tips include creating joy in the work environment, such as taking walks or stretching during breaks, evaluating expectations and habits, and respecting individual comfort zones.

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Tips to transitioning to the ‘new now’ in work and school
July 28, 2021

Tulane professor appointed president-elect of international organization

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Tulane professor named president of economic inequality group
July 28, 2021

portable hospital for COVID-19 patients

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Tulane professor offers inside look at COVID-19 crisis and response
July 26, 2021

Tulane researcher teaming up BioAesthetics on new treatment for pelvic organ prolapse.

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Tulane spin-out company to develop new treatment for pelvic organ prolapse
July 21, 2021

Susan Hassig

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An epidemiologist answers questions about the Delta variant
July 21, 2021

Michael J. Moore leads NIH study group

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Tulane professor to lead NIH group developing advances in brain science
July 12, 2021

John Sabo is new director of Tulane ByWater Institute

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Nationally renowned river ecologist named new director of ByWater Institute
June 23, 2021

Priddy family gift

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Priddy family’s $1 million gift will treat veterans at Tulane Center for Brain Health
June 14, 2021

Nicholas Sandoval part of clean energy grant from U.S. Department of Energy

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Tulane wins share of $35 million Department of Energy clean energy grant
June 9, 2021

Nassir Marrouche

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Tulane to launch multicenter drug study to improve outcomes after atrial fibrillation procedures
June 9, 2021

Professor Keith Clay studies cicadas.

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Tulane professor has the latest buzz on cicadas
June 9, 2021

Oliver Sartor

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Molecularly targeted radiation therapy extends survival for patients with advanced prostate cancer
June 3, 2021

A Studio in the Woods at Tulane receives NEA grant

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A Studio in the Woods awarded grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
May 27, 2021

YiPing Chen is chair of the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology in the Tulane School of Science and Engineering.

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Tulane scientist wins prestigious international award
May 26, 2021

Tulane researcher studying hate crimes against Asian Americans

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Tulane researcher launches survey to study hate crimes against Asian Americans
May 25, 2021

Dr. Ronald Busuttil

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Surgeon’s legacy in transplant medicine stretches from coast to coast
May 19, 2021

Dr. Rachel Levine

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Dr. Rachel Levine speaks at Tulane School of Medicine diploma ceremony
May 10, 2021

Tulane study on hair and skin tone discrimination

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Tulane researchers studying impact of hair and skin discrimination on children
May 5, 2021

Jessica Shank

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Physician spotlight: Jessica Shank, MD
May 4, 2021

Suzana Savkovic, PhD, associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, investigates the relationship between obesity and enhanced risk for colon cancer.

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Researcher investigates possible link between obesity and colon cancer
April 26, 2021

Researchers at the Tulane National Primate Research Center co-authored a study that evaluated five different adjuvants, ingredients added to vaccines, to determine which provides the most protection from SARS-CoV-2 in nonhuman primates. (Photo by Paula Bu

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Study determines how to best enhance protection of new COVID-19 vaccine
April 21, 2021

Jiang He

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Tulane University to invest $5.7 million to expand research institute
April 16, 2021

Crop irrigation

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Eco-friendly diets should also factor foods’ impact on water resources
April 15, 2021

Tulane chemical engineering professor Hank Ashhbaugh

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Tulane awarded nearly $1 million by Board of Regents for research that impacts industry, workforce
April 14, 2021

Sacoby Wilson and Thomas LaVeist

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Tulane Bywater Institute to host virtual conversation ‘Syndemic: Racism, Environment and COVID-19’
April 9, 2021