Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Chad Roy, Vice Chair for Research in the John W. Deming Department of Medicine, was recently featured by the Tulane Innovation Institute for his groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial achievements. In addition to leading multi-million-dollar NIH-funded studies on infectious diseases, Dr. Roy founded Bio Protectant Technologies Inc., a Tulane spinout developing next-generation antimicrobial solutions. His work exemplifies the innovation and impact driving Tulane’s research mission. Read the full story.

Sarah Bose, Laboratory Manager at the Tulane Center for Airborne Infection & Transmission Science (TUCAiTS) and Tulane National Primate Research Center, recently presented a poster at the Tulane AI Demystifying Symposium highlighting an ongoing internal research project: the AI-Driven Real-Time Airborne Transmission Index (Θ Engine).

This project focuses on Θ (Theta), a novel AI-driven transmissibility index designed to provide real-time, location-specific risk assessments for airborne pathogens. By integrating empirical data, synthetic outbreak simulations, and machine learning techniques, Θ models transmission dynamics across a range of environmental, behavioral, and…

It is with great pleasure that we recognize and celebrate Tammy Naramore on her remarkable 20-year anniversary with Tulane University.

Tammy currently serves as the Senior Research Administrator for the Tulane University Center for Airborne Infection and Transmission Science (TUCAiTS) 

Over the past two decades, Tammy’s dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact on our teams and the university community. Please join us in congratulating Tammy on this incredible milestone and thanking her for her outstanding service!

Venicia L. Stewart, Program Manager for the Tulane University Center for Airborne Infection and Transmission Science (TUCAiTS) has been accepted into Tulane University’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) for the 2025–2026 cohort.

Venicia has continuously demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a true commitment to Tulane’s mission through her support of our research team, recruitment efforts, and daily operations. Her drive to grow as a leader and invest in her own development reflects her belief in creating an environment where others can succeed and thrive.

The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to strengthen leadership skills,…

Chinmaya Mutalik, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Tulane Center for Airborne Infection and Transmission Science (TUCAiTS), has been selected to present his poster in the Division of Analytical Chemistry (ANYL) following a competitive, peer-reviewed abstract process. His research focuses on innovative spectroscopic and bioaerosol-based approaches for breath analysis and tuberculosis detection, aligning with the meeting’s emphasis on advancing analytical and diagnostic technologies.

The ACS Fall Meeting is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious conferences in the chemical sciences, bringing…

Dr. Harriet Hammond, PhD, has been awarded a 2025 TNPRC Career Enhancement Grant for her project titled "Enhancing Nonhuman Primate Research Through AI and Bioinformatics-Based Omics Profiling of Bacillus anthracis Exposure." This grant supports her ongoing work in advancing research methodologies through the integration of AI and omics technologies.

Dr. Harriet Hammond has been selected to receive a prestigious Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship through the Tulane University School of Medicine’s Center for Airborne Infection and Transmission Science (TUCAiTS).

 Dr. Hammond’s research proposal, "Leveraging AI and Multi-Omics Data to Investigate the Toxicity and Mechanisms of Action of Airborne Palytoxins in Cellular and Animal Models" (ICPD-2025-30), was chosen for its scientific excellence, innovation, and potential to significantly impact public health and national intelligence efforts.

 Working under the mentorship of her Research Advisor, Dr. Chad…