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Honoring a Leader in Cardiovascular Care
Professor James Udelson, MD, has been named the 2026 recipient of the American Heart Association’s Paul Dudley White Award. A nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Udelson has dedicated decades to advancing heart care through his work in clinical practice, research, and medical education. At Tufts, he has played a vital role in shaping future physicians while driving innovation in areas such as cardiac imaging and heart failure.
Championing Change in Primary Care
Professor Wayne Altman, MD, has been named the latest Primary Care Champion by the Primary Care Collaborative in recognition of his leadership, advocacy, and commitment to improving the U.S. health care system. As founder of the Massachusetts Primary Care Alliance for Patients and Chair of Family Medicine at Tufts School of Medicine, he has helped bridge gaps among stakeholders and advance meaningful policy change. This honor is given to outstanding leaders from across the nation who are working to strengthen primary care. Recipients are recognized for their longtime commitment to improving care delivery, advancing major policy reforms or otherwise strengthening primary care.
Honor for Women’s Health Leader
Professor Chloe Bird, PhD, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Oberlin College. A nationally recognized sociologist, Dr. Bird is known for her influential research on women’s health and health equity, examining how social and policy factors shape health outcomes. The honor reflects her significant contributions to advancing understanding in the field and her impact on research, policy, and education, as well as her longstanding connection to Oberlin as an alumna.
Recognizing Innovation in Family Medicine
Associate Professor Cara Marshall, MD, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Innovation in Family Medicine Award from the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians. The award honors physicians whose innovative approaches in care delivery, education, technology integration, and community health create sustainable, measurable impact. Dr. Marshall was recognized for her leadership in creating the new Lowell Community Health Center | Tufts Medicine | Family Medicine Residency.
Maternal Health Advisory Role
Professor Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, has been appointed to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Perinatal Advisory Committee, where she will help guide policy and practice related to maternal and newborn services across the state. In this role, she will provide expert advice on standards of care at all designated levels, contributing to efforts that strengthen perinatal health outcomes in Massachusetts.
Recognizing Excellence in Neurology Education
Associate Professor Terrence Li, MD, has been honored with the prestigious A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology, recognizing his outstanding contributions to neurology education. Known for his strong commitment to teaching and mentorship, Dr. Li has played a pivotal role in training medical students, residents, and fellows, helping shape the next generation of neurologists.
Leadership Fellowship Achievement
Associate Professor Sucharita Kher, MD, has been selected for the highly competitive 2026–2027 Executive Leadership in Health Care Program, part of the nationally recognized Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program. Her acceptance reflects her standing among top emerging leaders in academic medicine and highlights strong institutional support, as well as her potential to further develop leadership impact through mentorship, assessment, and an institutional action project.
Leadership in Cancer Care
Professor Mark Bonnen, MD, has been appointed Interim Chair of Radiation Oncology and Residency Program Director at Tufts Medical Center and proposed as Interim Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology at Tufts School of Medicine. Since joining Tufts MC in July as Physician Executive of the Cancer Service Line, Dr. Bonnen has provided enterprise-wide oncology leadership, advancing strategic, operational, and clinical priorities across the cancer program.
Advancing Residency Leadership
Assistant Professor Brett Diamond, MD, has been appointed associate director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center. Since joining Tufts MC, Dr. Diamond has contributed significantly to medical education as clerkship director and to cancer research, and is widely recognized as a dedicated educator, mentor, and colleague whose leadership will further strengthen the residency.
School News
A New Chapter in Skull Base Surgery
Tufts School of Medicine has opened the Carl B. Heilman, M.D., Skull Base Research and Surgical Training Lab, a new facility dedicated to advancing education and research in complex surgical care. Made possible through a generous gift from Kimberly and Robert Jedlicka, the lab honors the legacy of a renowned neurosurgical leader while creating expanded opportunities for hands-on training. The space will enable trainees and clinicians to study intricate skull base anatomy and refine advanced techniques in a controlled environment, fostering collaboration across specialties.
Tufts Medical Center has received federal approval to launch a living donor liver transplant program, marking a significant step forward in care for patients with advanced liver disease. Building on the hospital’s recent relaunch of liver services, the initiative combines complex surgical expertise with personalized donor navigation and comprehensive post-operative support.
Sustained Excellence in Stewardship
Tufts Medical Center’s antimicrobial stewardship program has been designated as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence for an additional two years, recognizing its continued commitment to high standards in patient care and responsible antibiotic use. The program was the first in New England to earn this distinction in 2018 and remains one of only 18 programs nationwide to maintain continuous designation.
The Tufts European Center, in collaboration with Tufts Public Health programs, is offering two new intensive summer courses in Talloires, France. These immersive, two-week classes explore global health and nutrition through experiential learning in France and Switzerland, with access to organizations in nearby Geneva. Applications are now open for graduate students.
Research News
Addressing Heart Health Disparities
Professor Deeb Salem, MD, co-authored new research highlighting the powerful influence of socioeconomic factors on cardiovascular outcomes. Published in The American Journal of Medicine, the study found that patients with lower income, limited education, or who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face significantly higher risks of mortality and hospitalization—even after accounting for traditional medical risk factors. The findings highlight the need to address social determinants in cardiovascular care to improve equitable patient outcomes.
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes
A new Tufts study suggests that vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk in prediabetic adults with certain variations in the vitamin D receptor gene. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research found that these individuals had a 19% lower risk of developing diabetes when taking a high daily dose of vitamin D. The findings may someday help shape more personalized medical care, potentially delaying or preventing the onset of diabetes for the majority of the 115 million Americans living with prediabetes.
Accelerating Lyme Disease Breakthroughs
Tufts researchers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate the discovery of narrow-spectrum antibiotics for Lyme disease. Backed by an alumni gift that shortened their timeline by several years, the team has already identified hundreds of compounds that target the disease-causing bacteria without harming beneficial microbes. The approach highlights a promising path toward more precise treatments that help preserve the body’s microbiome while reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Advancing Less Invasive Cancer Detection
New research by Professor Jason Wright, MD, is shedding light on ways to improve the early detection of endometrial cancer. In a study published in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Dr. Wright highlights evidence showing that molecular signals linked to the disease can be identified through a simple vaginal swab rather than invasive procedures. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions about uterine sampling and point toward a more patient-centered diagnostic approach.
Reassessing Kidney Treatment Risks
Professor Mark Sarnak, MD, is a senior author on new research highlighting the risks of discontinuing commonly prescribed medications for chronic kidney disease. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that patients who stopped renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors after experiencing early declines in kidney function faced significantly higher risks of death and progression to end-stage kidney disease.
Professor Don Dizon, MD, is helping lead a new national clinical trial aimed at improving quality of life for breast cancer survivors experiencing persistent vaginal side effects from treatment. As co-leader of the NCI-supported REVITALIZE study, Dr. Dizon and his colleagues are evaluating whether a minimally invasive vaginal CO₂ laser therapy can safely and effectively reduce dryness and discomfort, symptoms that can significantly affect long-term well-being, intimacy, and daily comfort.
Tufts School of Medicine faculty are among the recipients of the latest Tufts Springboard Research & Scholarship awards, which support innovative projects with strong potential for impact. Funded faculty include Jamie Maguire, Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn, Basak Icli, Claire Moore, Jack Cordes, Margie Skeer, Malavika Raman, Ivy Gao, Lana Schumacher, Shikhar Shrestha, Thomas Stopka, and Ekaterina Heldwein. Their work spans neuroscience, cardiometabolic disease, artificial intelligence, cancer detection, and public health.
Supporting Collaborative Research
Tufts School of Medicine has announced the latest recipients of the Russo Collaborative Research Grants. This year’s awardees include Assistant Professor Sushrut Jangi, MD, and Professor Cammie Lesser, MD, PhD, whose project investigates how branched-chain fatty acids may inhibit Candida albicans in patients with ulcerative colitis, and Professor Claire Moore, PhD, and Associate Professor Basak Icli, PhD, who are exploring a novel molecular mechanism linking obesity to coronary microvascular disease.
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Bosserman LD, Dizon DS. Menopausal Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: Personalization, Not Prohibition. J Clin Oncol. 2026 Mar 31:JCO2503121. doi: 10.1200/JCO-25-03121.
Chow JKL, McDermott L, Snydman DR. Cytomegalovirus Viral Load Dynamics and Outcomes After Liver Transplantation in Moderate and Low Risk Patients Treated With Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin Prophylaxis. J Med Virol. 2026 Apr;98(4):e70913. doi: 10.1002/jmv.70913. PMID: 41940596.
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Paudel R, Wright AA, Cronin C, Uno H, Barrett F, Brooks G, Jenkins HH, Wong SL, Dizon DS, Bian J, Osarogiagbon RU, Schrag D, Hassett MJ. Longitudinal Patterns of Symptoms in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Apr 1;9(4):e264996. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.4996. PMID: 41941188; PMCID: PMC13054620.
Piper AJ, Adir Y, Hill NS, Chaouat A. A meta-analysis supporting the role of positive airway pressure therapy in lowering pulmonary artery pressure in obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome with severe obstructive sleep apnoea. Eur Respir J. 2026 Apr 2;67(4):2502494. doi: 10.1183/13993003.02494-2025. PMID: 41927074.
Poonawala H, Davis K, Kenny ME, Alivisatos A, Van N, Washington T, Calado Nogueira de Moura V, Daley CL, Aldridge BB. Antibiotic dose-response curves can measure antibiotic activity against Mycobacterium abscessus and Mycobacterium peregrinum. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2026 Apr 6:e0187625. doi: 10.1128/aac.01876-25.
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Dawson-Hughes B, Huggins GS, Nelson J, Vickery E, Powers SN, Pittas AG. Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms and the Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Diabetes Risk Among Adults With Prediabetes. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(4):e267332. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.7332
El Shamy O, Shah AD, Weiner D. Dialysis Modality, Adequacy and the ESRD Quality Incentive Program Score. Kidney Med. 2026 Mar 11;8(5):101321. doi: 10.1016/j.xkme.2026.101321. PMID: 42016442; PMCID: PMC13092843.
Fu Q, Johnson CWC, Inker LA, Van Eyk JE; CRIC Study Investigators. A Targeted LC-MS/MS Assay of a Health Surveillance Panel and Its Application to Chronic Kidney Disease. J Proteome Res. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00817.
Hurstak EE, Volandes A, Yuh D, Lakin JR, Malave J, Paasche-Orlow MK, Randa SN, Davis AD, Tulsky JA, Quintiliani LM. Video Declarations from Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Tool to Assist with Goals of Care Conversations. J Gen Intern Med. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1007/s11606-026-10409-3.
Levey AS, Ramesh S, Inker LA. Glomerular Filtration Markers: Current and Emerging Insights. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Apr 17. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000001090.
McCaughey EJ, McLachlan AJ, Cai J, Cohen Freue G, Demoule A, Gotur DB, Hill NS, Dimatteo C, Oliva SP, Patel MB, Girard TD, Heunks L. Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2026 Apr 21;16(4):e113540. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-113540. PMID: 42014152.
Mohajer MA, Klompas M, Al-Hasan M, Colgrove R, Doron S, File T, Pettit NN, Pulia M, Weissman S. Rethinking How We Provide Guidance When Evidence is Limited. Clin Infect Dis. 2026 Apr 21:ciag268. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciag268.
Russel WA, Engberink RO, Creon A, Caldinelli A, Faucon AL, Grams ME, Fu EL, Inker LA, Levey AS, Carrero JJ. Medications Influencing Serum Cystatin C Independent of Measured Glomerular Filtration Rate. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Apr 17. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000001108.
Volandes AE, Bohossian H, Chang Y, Lindvall C, Paasche-Orlow MK, Randa S, Samarakoon U, Hashimoto T, Shirai N, Davis AD, Goldstein NE, Garde C, Paasche-Orlow GA, Sciacca K, Klein K, Hanson E, Sage A, Nielsen DS, Walker-Corkery B, El-Jawahri A, Barry MJ, Joel M, Platts-Mills T, Durieux BN, Kwok A, Tyler KR, Ouchi K. Effect of Emergency Department-Initiated Video-Enhanced Advance Care Planning on Documentation and Goal-Concordant Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Gen Intern Med. 2026 Apr 17. doi: 10.1007/s11606-026-10406-6.
Alghsoon S, Leung A, Deng B, Friedman S, Jangi S. Addressing barriers: randomized trial of effect of video education on colonoscopy preparation in Cantonese/Mandarin-speaking patients. IGIE. 2025 Sep 5;5(1):26-32.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.igie.2025.09.001. PMID: 41969780; PMCID: PMC13064456.
Azzam M, Hamarsha Q, Kawtharany H, Nazzal J, Alkhader A, Khraise T, AlMasri MM, Abou Zeid HK, Alwan I, Jaber N, Seftel MD, Aguirre MA, Boedicker D, Bumma N, Carroll AS, Comenzo R, Cook J, Dasgupta NR, De La Torre A, Dispenzieri A, Jamal F, Khouri J, Picken MM, Raza S, Leung N, Sanchorawala V, Sarswat N, Shaikh H, Singh D, Kukreti V, Mustafa RA. Diagnostic Utility of Immunofixation and Free Light Chain Assay in AL Amyloidosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Blood Adv. 2026 Apr 14:bloodadvances.2025019530. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2025019530.
Chacon-Barahona J, Chung SJ, Garry JD, Frantz R, Rischard F, Hassoun PM, Mathai SC, Simpson CE, Beck G, Hill NS, Leopold JA, Waxman AB, Rosenzweig EB, Borlaug BA, Mukherjee M, Vanderpool R, Jacob M, Mehra R, Park MM, Finet JE, Farha S, Grunig G, Kwon D, Comhair S, Erzurum S, Barnard J, Hu B, Jellis CL, Racanelli AC, Krumsiek J, Brittain EL, Hemnes A, Horn E; PVDOMICS Study Group. Metabolomics of Right Ventricular Function in Pulmonary Hypertension. Circ Res. 2026 Apr 15. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.125.327342.
Cowger JA, Guichard JL, Miranda D, Kiernan MS, Khumri TM, Macaluso GP, Chaparro SV, Hiivala NJ, Owens MM, Klein L. Engaging Patients and Clinicians With Remote Pulmonary Artery Pressures Monitoring Improves Care: The PROACTIVE-HF Clinical Trial. JACC Heart Fail. 2026 Apr 1:103008. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2026.103008.
Hungerford SL, Everett KD, Lau E, Burkhoff D, Kapur NK, Gulati G. Pulmonary wave intensity analysis to assess ventriculo-arterial interactions in cardiogenic shock. JHLT Open. 2026 Feb 26;12:100528. doi: 10.1016/j.jhlto.2026.100528. PMID: 41953389; PMCID: PMC13053861.
Kher S. Inhaler Training: A Framework for Patients With Non-English Language Preference. Chest. 2026 Apr;169(4):885-887. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2025.10.014. PMID: 41963017.
Lee LD, Lin Y, Penumatsa KC, So PTC, Guo M. Aging changes cell mechanics and dynamics associated with cytoplasmic crowding. PNAS Nexus. 2026 Mar 26;5(4):pgag089. doi: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgag089. PMID: 41978580; PMCID: PMC13070427.
Mozaffarian D, Agarwal M, Aggarwal M, Alexander L, Apovian CM, Bindlish S, Bonnet J, Butsch WS, Christensen S, Gianos E, Gulati M, Gupta A, Horn D, Kane RM, Saluja J, Sanndhi D, Stanford FC, Callahan EA. Corrigendum to Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: a joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society [Am J Clin Nutr 2025; 122: 344-367]. Am J Clin Nutr. 2026 Apr 7:101303. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2026.101303. Epub ahead of print. Erratum for: Am J Clin Nutr. 2025 Jul;122(1):344-367. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.04.023. PMID: 41962912.
Natov PS, Udelson JE. Cardiac Fibrosis-An Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Target. JAMA Cardiol. 2026 Apr 15. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2026.0638.
Bosserman LD, Dizon DS. Menopausal Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: Personalization, Not Prohibition. J Clin Oncol. 2026 Mar 31:JCO2503121. doi: 10.1200/JCO-25-03121.
Dahl NK, August P, Besse W, Chebib FT, Chonchol M, Cowley BD Jr, Goral S, Guay-Woodford LM, Gulati A, Hogan MC, Lakhia R, Miskulin D, Nowak KL, Rahbari-Oskoui F, Park M, Seliger S, Yu A, Watnick T. KDOQI US Commentary on the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation, Management, and Treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). Am J Kidney Dis. 2026 Apr;87(4):447-507. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2025.11.006. PMID: 41864657.
Deng L, Tighiouart H, Oka T, Tuttle ML, Downey BC, Rowin EJ, Ho JE, Sarnak M, McCallum W. Association of Obesity with Kidney Function Outcomes in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Kidney360. 2026 Apr 1. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000001186.
Greene M, Camardo M, Karlitz JJ, Nowd P, Wang W, Anderson J, Kisiel J, Ebner D. Real-world adherence to multi-target stool DNA testing and its association with time to follow-up colonoscopy: a health-system analysis from Massachusetts General Hospital. Curr Med Res Opin. 2026 Mar 28:1-15. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2026.2646824.
Hamdan H, Shieu M, Li NC, Babroudi S, Harford A, Majchrzak K, Johnson D, Lacson E Jr, Weiner DE. Social Risk Factors and Kidney Transplant Waitlisting Among Patients Receiving Dialysis: A National Cohort Study. Kidney Med. 2026 Feb 12;8(4):101294. doi: 10.1016/j.xkme.2026.101294. PMID: 41908606; PMCID: PMC13019556.
Kransdorf EP, Jain R, Mead JO, Haas G, Hofmeyer M, Ewald GA, Diamond J, Owens A, Lowes B, Stoller D, Tang WHW, Drazner MH, Martin CM, Shah P, Tallaj J, Katz S, Jimenez J, Shore S, Smart F, Wang J, Gottlieb SS, Judge DP, Huggins GS, Cowan J, Parker P, Cao J, Hurst NS, Jordan E, Ni H, Kinnamon DD, Hershberger RE. Evaluation of Women With Peripartum or Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Their First-Degree Relatives: The DCM Precision Medicine Study. Circ Genom Precis Med. 2026 Mar 25:e005541. doi: 10.1161/CIRCGEN.125.005541.
Ku E, Tangri N, Brar R, McCulloch CE, Sarnak MJ. Discontinuation of RAS Inhibition After an Acute Decline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Mar 2;9(3):e263680. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.3680. PMID: 41893841; PMCID: PMC13032147.
McCallum W, Tighiouart H, Tuttle M, Oka T, Kaur T, Casado J, Morales-Rull JL, Formiga F, Manzano L, Testani JM, Sarnak MJ, Trullás JC. Acute declines in kidney function with thiazide plus loop diuretics vs loop diuretics alone in acute decompensated heart failure. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2026 Mar 23:gfag070. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfag070.
McCallum W, Tighiouart H, Tuttle M, Oka T, Testani JM, Udelson JE, Bautista I, Lala A, Costanzo MR, O'Connor CM, Fiuzat M, Konstam MA, Sarnak MJ. Association of the Timing of Acute Declines in Kidney Function in Acute Heart Failure With Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes. Am J Kidney Dis. 2026 Mar 23:S0272-6386(26)00761-4. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2025.12.005.
Novotny JA, Dwyer J, Ferruzzi MG, Gurley B, Karosas T, Kay CD, Myers E, Shao A, Weaver C. A Framework for Developing Intake and Use Guidance for Dietary Supplement Bioactives. Adv Nutr. 2026 Mar 25:100623. doi: 10.1016/j.advnut.2026.100623.
Schmidt B, Windecker S, Thaler D, Ellis CR, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Freixa X, Aminian A, Anderson JA, Gage R, Alkhouli M, Lakkireddy D. Incidence, Predictors, Management, and Clinical Impact of Major Bleeding Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: The Amulet IDE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2026 Mar 25:e260336. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2026.0336.
Wilk S, Foong KS, Tam R, Grigoryan L, Taylor L, Strick LB, Sandler Silva R, Wurcel A. Penicillin Allergy Labels and High-risk Antibiotic Prescribing Among Incarcerated Individuals Receiving Antibiotics Across Four US Carceral Systems. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2026 Mar 3;13(3):ofag128. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofag128. PMID: 41889453; PMCID: PMC13014467.
Recent Events
On April 7, Tufts School of Medicine hosted the 5th Converging on Cancer @Tufts Symposium, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to advance the fight against cancer. Spanning the full spectrum of discovery and care, the symposium highlighted the breadth and depth of work underway at Tufts and its partner institutions.
Black Maternal Health Conference
Leaders in maternal health gathered in April for the 9th annual Tufts Black Maternal Health Conference, highlighting persistent disparities affecting Black and brown mothers and identifying strategies to address them. Through keynote remarks and panel discussions, speakers emphasized the need for policy reform, increased funding, and innovative care approaches to improve outcomes, while underscoring the broader societal and economic impact of advancing maternal health equity.