Tulane researchers discover new type of kidney cells key to fighting infection
May 13, 2020
Macrophages are a type of white blood cell central to the immune system. They detect harmful pathogens – viruses, bacteria, and fungi – and engulf them, serving as helpful scavengers to keep infections at bay. They also
American Cancer Society grant will help Tulane cancer patients overcome transportation barriers
May 13, 2020
The American Cancer Society has awarded Tulane Cancer Center a $10,000 transportation grant for cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Race for COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccine subject of Tulane Innovation series
May 13, 2020
The second installment of the Tulane Innovation series will address the race for COVID-19 tests, treatments and a vaccine.
Study targeting tumor genetic mutations yields ‘practice changing’ results for prostate cancer treatment
May 13, 2020
The early results of a clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) reveals for the first time that therapies based on tumor genetics – specifically DNA repair defects – may also show promise
Music, celebrities and more will help Tulane virtually celebrate the conferral of degrees
May 13, 2020
Tulane University’s annual commencement, a storied celebration that blends legendary New Orleans musical performances with internationally known keynote speakers, has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. But the
Early study shows coronavirus can live in the air over 16 hours
May 12, 2020
Chad Roy, PhD, director of infectious disease aerobiology at the Tulane National Primate Research Center, found that the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, survives in the air much longer than similar viruses such as SARS