Research
Tulane State of the University 2024
Tulane University has emerged as a leading research institution, with federal research funding increasing by over 75% in the past seven years and faculty gaining global recognition for work on topics like ancient societies, aging, coastal erosion, and disease.
A notable achievement is the $23 million ARPA-H grant for the MAGIC-SCAN project, an interdisciplinary initiative in biomedical engineering and computer science aimed at improving cancer surgery outcomes. The university has revitalized its downtown campus with new research labs at Hutchinson Memorial Building and expanded infrastructure at the Tulane National Primate Research Center.
The renaming of the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, supported by a record $160 million donation, will further enhance research capabilities through scholarships, new centers, and discovery-driven spaces.
Tulane has also fortified its campuses with 16 megawatts of backup power to safeguard research during weather disruptions, reflecting its dedication to transformative, collaborative, and innovative advancements in the research sphere.
Tulane Awarded $8.5 Million Contract to Develop Next Generation Whooping Cough Vaccine
Tulane researchers James McLachlan and Lisa Morici explain how nanoparticles shed from bacteria can be used in future vaccines to illicit a more potent immune response than existing technologies. Video by Carolyn Scofield and Keith Brannon.
Upcoming Research Events
15th Annual Synergy Event
This event is a unique opportunity to network with fellow basic and clinical science faculty passionate about advancing research. Enjoy presentations of awards, connect with colleagues, and celebrate faculty achievements.
Medical Faculty Meeting
A General Medical Faculty Meeting featuring an address by Michael Fitts, J.D., President of Tulane University, will be held on Tuesday, November 26 at 5:00 p.m. Hutchinson Auditorium. All School of Medicine faculty are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided at 4:30 p.m.
EmpowerUS Health Symposium
SAVE THE DATE: The EmpowerUS Gulf South Women's Health Symposium hosted by Tulane University, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the University of Alabama System, and LSUHSC New Orleans will be held December 12-13 on Tulane's downtown campus. More details will be coming soon.