Tulane University

Tulane University is a private research institution in New Orleans with comprehensive academic breadth and a collaborative, cross-disciplinary culture. Co-located university and medical campuses anchor the city’s healthcare corridor, enabling access to clinicians, patients, and clinical trial infrastructure. Proximity to hospitals, downtown laboratories, and shared core facilities enables rapid collaboration with startups and established firms, while a major primate research center and Gulf Coast field sites expand options for preclinical studies. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, and DOE, alongside industry-sponsored agreements. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with streamlined contracting and corporate engagement.