Project Description This project explores how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI can support and transform biological research. We focus on developing LLM-powered tools and AI agents to assist with key tasks such as data preprocessing, integration, analysis, reasoning, and scientific decision-making in biological studies. Project Outcome Opportunities for contributing to novel research findings […]

Project Description We developed an approach of putting a unique vibrational label into a lipid bilayer at a desired depth in the hydrophobic portion of the bilayer. The label is capable of measuring accurately the rigidity of the bilayer via vibrational spectroscopy (FTIR and 2DIR). The project involved testing how the bilayer interior is affected […]

Michael Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA (Psychology) Project Description Our lab conducts health psychology research aimed at 1) reducing the burden of cancer 2) reducing the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic Project Details Time, eligibility, and other details Expected workload varies (contact project organizer) Contact Info mhoerger@tulane.edu Who is eligible Students Additional Info Ideal lab for […]

Chad Steele (Microbiology and Immunology) Project Description We are primary lung immunology lab investigated immune responses to acute fungal exposure (fungal pneumonia) and chronic fungal exposure(allergic fungal asthma). We also have a project investigating neuroimmune responses during CNS fungal infection Project Details Time, eligibility, and other details Expected workload varies (contact project organizer) Contact Info […]

Elizabeth Norton (Department of Microbiology & Immunology) Project Description The Norton lab works on various projects in understanding what drives immune responses to infectious diseases and how to design immune targtingtherapies (e.g. vaccines) Project Details Time, eligibility, and other details Expected workload inquire with project organizer Contact Info enorton@tulane.edu Who is eligible Undergraduate and graduate […]

Jordan Karubian (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) Project Description Research projects can take place on campus or at FCAT, and can vary in duration from a few weeks to a few years. Topics are expected to relate tothe environmental justice and conservation work that TIERA supports at the FCAT station; we welcome projects that take a […]

Wayne F Reed (Physics and Engineering Physics/ Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) Project Description Characterize fundamental properties and stability of biologics, such as monoclonal antibodies and other proteins, lipid nanoparticles, RNA/DNA, viralcapsids, vaccines Project Details Time, eligibility, and other details Who is eligible? Highly motivated students who can work independently in a laboratory environment Volunteer, Paid, […]

Nicholas R. Sandoval (Tulane University) Project Description Work on designing CRISPR systems to make multiplexing easier! Project Details Time, eligibility, and other details Expected workload Varies Skills required None Who is eligible All undergraduates Core partners Sponsoring party Faculty Volunteer, Paid, or Credit-eligible? Volunteer

Project Description An estimated 185,000 people have an upper or lower extremity amputated each year with a total of 1.9 million people estimated to be living with some form of limb loss in the United States. Despite the great strides in prosthetics development and amputee care as well significant effort, money, and time devoted to […]

Project Description Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The mechanism of AMD pathogenesis remains unclear, genetics, environmental factors and advanced age contribute to disease progression. The current project focuses on how aging and environmental factors contribute to AMD, especially cell death and senescence in the retina. For more […]