Tulane University, officially the Tulane University of Louisiana, is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1834 as the Medical College of Louisiana, it was turned into a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana by the state legislature in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887. The Tulane University Law School and Tulane University Medical School are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States.
Tulane University is home to the Tulane National Primate Research Center TNPRC a significant institution deeply engaged in veterinary sciences and advanced biomedical research. As one of seven National Primate Research Centers across the United States primarily funded by the NIH the TNPRC utilizes non-human primate models to investigate infectious and chronic diseases crucial for improving both human and animal health. Situated near New Orleans the centers extensive operations are underpinned by expert veterinary medicine ensuring the highest standards of care and well-being for its research colony vital for scientific integrity. The TNPRC employs a dedicated team of veterinarians and specialists making substantial contributions to global health challenges and the local economy.
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