Tulane News Releases

Polyploid Giant Cancer Cells
Research in Real Time
Extra sets of chromosomes may help aggressive tumor cells spread, study finds
Tulane University researchers identified a process that causes tumor cells with extra chromosomes to become aggressive and resistant to therapy,…
Formula car project
News Releases
Tulane engineering students build Formula-style race car as capstone project
Tulane University engineering students work in the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace to design and build a Formula-style race car as part of a senior capstone…
Tonette Krousel-Wood
News Releases
Association for Clinical and Translational Science honors Tulane physician-researcher
Tulane University physician-researcher Dr. Marie “Tonette” Krousel-Wood has been recognized by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science…
Syphilis bacteria
Research in Real Time
As syphilis cases rise, study links infection with higher risk of stroke, heart attack and other serious cardiovascular problems
A new study suggests that long-term, untreated syphilis could carry an additional – and potentially life-threatening – risk of cardiovascular issues…
A woman's blood pressure is checked
Science
Study: How a new approach in community clinics helped low-income patients address high blood pressure
A new study from Tulane University researchers found that a team-based program in community health clinics helped low-income patients reduce their…
Freeman Futurist Series April 2026
Event
Tulane’s Freeman Futurist Series to explore the future of AI and private equity
The Stewart Center for Professional & Executive Education at Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business will convene leaders in…
Sterling K. Brown in brown double-breasted suit, hands in pockets, against a dark green background.
Commencement
Oscar-nominated, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning star of 'This is Us,' Sterling K. Brown, to address graduates at Tulane’s 2026 Unified Commencement
Sterling K. Brown, the award-winning actor known for his performances in the television series “This Is Us” and his Oscar-nominated role in the film…
A couple fills out medical paperwork
Research in Real Time
Study: An Oregon policy required hospitals to offer more financial assistance. Medical debt plummeted
An Oregon financial assistance policy led to a significant drop in medical debt statewide. A Tulane University study of the program's successes…
Woman looks at x-ray
Research in Real Time
New study finds link between cardiovascular risk and hip fracture
A new study found that postmenopausal women with high predicted cardiovascular risk faced nearly double the risk of hip fracture.
Brain neurons - Illustration
News Releases
Tulane University study reveals how the brain fine-tunes fear as threats fade
Researchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, offering…