Topic: research

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From Uptown to Downtown to Small Towns: The Rural Reach of Tulane Researchers

From cancer treatment to earthquake monitoring, the impact of Tulane research extends far beyond the city of New Orleans into rural areas in the South and around the country.

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Tulane Announces Major Milestone in Planned Transformation of Former Charity Hospital Building

In June, Tulane announced a major milestone in its plans to transform the iconic former Charity Hospital building into a national hub of bioscience discovery and medical advancements.

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Tulane Scholar Solves Roman Artifact Mystery

Susann Lusnia identified a 1,900-year-old gravestone discovered in a backyard.

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CancerConnect Events Bring Multidisciplinary Researchers Together to Fight Cancer

Tulane events unite scholars across disciplines to launch new partnerships for cancer research.

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Anita Raj Elected to National Academy of Medicine

The Newcomb Institute leader is recognized for globally influential research on gender, health and violence prevention.

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New Labs Fuel Downtown Expansion

Modernized lab space at the School of Medicine accelerates biomedical discovery and strengthens Tulane’s urban presence.

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Academic Medicine Saves Lives

Tulane expands downtown facilities and hospital partnerships to deliver advanced care and accelerate medical innovation.

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Endowed Chairs Spotlight Tulane Research Strength

New investitures recognize faculty in political science, coastal studies and engineering.

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New Smartphone-Sized Device Can Test for Tuberculosis

Two researchers developed a handheld tuberculosis diagnostic device that could revolutionize treatment for the disease.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis Has No Cure. Could a Cancer Drug Hold the Answer?

Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which currently has no cure.