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View this email in your browser Tulane Today Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 NEWS New drug shows promise against deadly ricin toxin A new study at the Tulane National Primate Research Center showed for the first time that an experimental drug can save nonhuman primates exposed to deadly ricin toxin, a potential bioterrorism agent. Read More National Geographic spotlights Tulane professor’s work A Tulane University professor’s excavation of the site of a mass child sacrifice that took place more than 500 years ago on the northern coast of Peru is featured in the February issue of National Geographic magazine. Read More ANNOUNCEMENTS Architecture faculty member honored by Joan Mitchell Foundation Marianne Desmarais has been named an Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center in historic Treme. Selected artists are provided private studio space, a stipend, food, lodging and opportunities to participate in programs that engage with other creatives and the local community. FEATURED EVENTS Tulane Brain Institute Distinguished Lecture The inaugural Tulane Brain Institute Distinguished Lecture themed “Space and Time in the Brain” will feature Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Edvard Moser. The event takes place Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Lavin-Bernick Center on the uptown campus. EVENTS Jan. 16 Dialogues on Difference: from MLK to BLM Jan. 21 MLK Day of Service Jan. 22 The LBC's 12th Birthday Party Jan. 23 Leadership in Healthcare Seminar Series IN THE NEWS Forbes Tulane mathematician studies mosquito control to prevent human diseases National Geographic Tulane's John Verano answers: What made an ancient society sacrifice its children? Biz New Orleans Emergency and security studies professor discusses office and workplace safety planning Tulane Today accepts, for consideration, news and event submissions that are of interest to the Tulane community. Items must be 80 words or less and contain contact information and a web link that will be included in the published announcement. Submission deadline is noon three business days prior to publication date. Submit Your News Submission Guidelines & Form | Archive | Subscribe  2018 | Tulane University Communications & Marketing