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Race for COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccine subject of Tulane Innovation series
The second installment of the series will feature some of Tulane’s leading researchers.
Health care workers must take care of themselves, Tulane dean says
Patrick Bordnick, dean of the Tulane University School of Social Work, is available to speak about the mental health challenges facing doctors, nurses and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. For interviews, contact [email protected] or Barri Bronston…
Tulane launches Tulane Innovation series with Walter Isaacson and leading experts
The series will feature discussions by leading Tulane experts from a wide variety of fields, offering insights and solutions to today’s greatest challenges.
How the coronavirus affects the readiness of our military at home, overseas
Branches of the United States military are now feeling the effects of the coronavirus, and that has U.S. military leaders facing a completely new challenge— how to maintain an elite state of readiness against threats, both foreign and domestic while fighting an invisible, deadly virus.
Tulane School of Social Work seeking public input on two COVID-19 surveys
The Tulane School of Social Work hopes the surveys will provide important data on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on mental and behavioral health.
Tulane experts available to discuss celebrating holidays in the age of COVID-19
Holidays, traditions and spirituality help with mental well-being and provide pathways for people to connect. Many are finding ways to maintain these aspects of their lives in meaningful and innovative ways while continuing to practice social distancing and adhere to…
Tulane School of Medicine launches COVID-19 testing lab to improve capacity
The test is another way that Tulane is working to ease the testing crisis and stop the spread of COVID-19, which has hit the New Orleans area especially hard.
Tulane offers special scholarships to returning Peace Corps volunteers and Fulbright Student Grantees
Tulane University is announcing a special initiative to make graduate study more accessible to U.S. Peace Corps volunteers (PCVs) and Fulbright student grantees called back from international placements because of concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
New COVID-19 test gives results in four hours
A laboratory at Tulane Medical Center is conducting a new test for COVID-19 that can yield results within four hours.
Mental Well-being During Social Distancing
Managing mental wellbeing is critical in times of uncertainty and unpredictability. One common coping mechanism is to connect in-person with friends or family because isolation can negatively impact those experiencing depression and anxiety. Amid concerns over COVID-19, however, that recommendation…
Donor gives $2M gift to Tulane Law to expand innovative Women’s Prison Project
The Women’s Prison Project is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Tulane’s Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice clinic.
Tulane math professor leads effort to map spread of coronavirus
Professor James “Mac” Hyman’s goal is to help the public health community better understand and predict the spread of the COVID-19 and to quantify the effectiveness of various efforts to stop it.
National survey seeks musicians’ input on mental health and substance misuse challenges
The goal of the survey is to collect data that will help experts develop interventions to support musicians.
Former senior intelligence analyst available to speak about Iran crisis
On Jan. 2, 2020, Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was killed by a United States drone strike in Baghdad, Iraq. Iran has vowed revenge, and now both sides wait to see what will happen next. Michael Wallace, professor and program…
Pregnancy disorder subject of Tulane study
Researchers hope to develop new imaging methods to improve the treatment of preeclampsia.
Impeachment process poses challenges for both parties, Tulane law professor says
Impeachment expert Stephen Griffin, a constitutional law professor at Tulane University School of Law, says the articles of impeachment submitted by Democrats on Tuesday create opportunities and challenges for both parties moving forward. “The articles of impeachment are arguably the…
Holiday blues: how to bring the jolly back into the season
For those dealing with loss — be it the death of a loved one or pet, divorce or unemployment — the holidays can be an especially depressing and even stressful time. “For some, the holidays are reminder of loss and…
Tulane scientist embarks on mission to Florida-sized glacier
Geologist Brent Goehring is joining researchers from across the U.S. and the U.K. to research sea-level rise
Tulane team researching ways to end opioid addiction
A Tulane University researcher is part of a nationwide initiative to improve treatment of chronic pain and ultimately achieve long-term recovery from opioid addiction.
Michael J. Moore, professor of biomedical engineering in the Tulane School of Science and Engineering, is part of a $945 million National Institutes of Health project called the HEAL Initiative, or Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative.
Tulane researcher studying link between stress and mental health disease
Tulane neuroscience professor Jeffrey Tasker was awarded a $2.1 million grant to study the effects of stress on the brain and how severe stress contributes to mental health disorders.
Tulane expert available to talk about the exposure, negative effects of vaping
Vaping has become America’s latest epidemic, and the number of vaping-related illnesses continues to increase daily. As of Sept. 24, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimated 530 confirmed cases of serious lung illnesses due to the effects of vaping.…
Tulane University releases first report benchmarking New Orleans startup activity
Tulane’s Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation surveyed more than 200 local startup-stage companies for the 60-page report, which aims to become the standard for tracking entrepreneurial activity in New Orleans.