Faculty & Staff News

Jumbo Wins

Laura Kogelman has been named the inaugural holder of the Barbara McGovern, M.D., and David Stone, M.D., Professorship in Infectious Diseases. An associate professor at Tufts School of Medicine and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Disease and Geographic Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, Kogelman has dedicated over 20 years to HIV treatment, prevention, and outreach, particularly for marginalized populations. This new professorship will further support her work at the intersection of public health, infectious disease, and substance abuse, continuing the legacy of Drs. McGovern and Stone in fostering compassionate, community-focused care.

Michele Jacob, professor of neuroscience, is the recipient of the 2024 Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Scholar Award. This award is given by the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC), a partnership between University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, and recognizes groundbreaking work in advancing treatments for rare diseases. Read more.

John Wong, professor of medicine, received the Career Achievement Award from the Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM). The Career Achievement Award recognizes distinguished senior investigators who have made significant contributions to the field of medical decision making. It was presented at the SMDM’s 46th Annual Meeting held in Boston on October 27-30.

Pilar Alcaide, the Kenneth and JoAnn G Wellner Professor, has been selected to receive the 2025 Outstanding Investigator Award from the American Society for Investigative Pathology. The Outstanding Investigator Award recognizes mid-career investigators who have demonstrated excellence in experimental pathology research, including impactful achievements related to research, teaching, mentorship, leadership in the field of pathology, and contributions to the society. Read more.

Tine Vindenes, assistant professor of medicine, was name chief of the Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Tufts Medical Center. She was also selected to serve a two-year term at the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Division Chiefs Community of Practice Work Groups, focusing on the Compensation Work Group.

Paola Sebastiani, professor of medicine, has been appointed the new associate director of the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies (ICRHPS) at Tufts Medical Center. Since joining ICRHPS in 2020, Sebastiani has founded the Center for Quantitative Methods and Data Science and has served as director of the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design Center at Tufts CTSI. A renowned multidisciplinary biostatistician, she has fostered research collaborations across Tufts Medical Center, Tufts CTSI, and Tufts University, while mentoring students and early-career researchers.

Amy Schlessman, assistant professor of rehabilitation sciences, is the 2024 recipient of the Kathe Shelby Leadership Award from OCALICON. Named in honor of Kathe Shelby, former director of the Ohio Department of Education's Office for Exceptional Children, this annual award recognizes special education leaders in Ohio who demonstrate excellence in improving educational programs for the state’s school children. Read more.

Laticco Robinson, clinical assistant professor of public health & community medicine, was selected to be vice chair of the Board of Health Horizons International, an organization whose mission is to make quality healthcare accessible to the communities that need it most in the Dominican Republic.

Rachana Singh, professor of pediatrics, was appointed interim chief of the Division of Newborn Medicine at Tufts Medical Center.

Devon Evanovich, MBS21, M25, a fourth-year MD student, was honored with the "Best Medical Student Liaison" award by the American Society of Anesthesiologists at their annual meeting earlier this month. As a medical student liaison, Evanovich has played a key role in establishing similar positions to connect state society components with medical students nationwide. This national recognition reflects Evanovich’s impactful leadership and dedication to advancing medical student engagement in anesthesiology.

Research News

Family Medicine and AI

Wayne Altman, chair of family medicine, Damian Archer, assistant dean for multicultural affairs, and Bernard Ewigman, adjunct professor of family medicine, recently published a commentary in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine on the intersection of family medicine and artificial intelligence (AI). Their article explores the promising benefits and potential risks of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the urgent need for family medicine to adapt to this rapidly advancing field. The authors advocate for the thoughtful integration of AI in clinical practice to enhance patient care and meet the evolving demands of modern medicine. Read more.

Tufts Medical Center Recognized in 2024 SET-10 Rankings

Tufts Medical Center has been recognized in the 2024 SET-10 (Scientific Excellence Top 10) rankings for its significant contributions to interventional cardiovascular research. This prestigious honor, awarded by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2024 conference, highlights Tufts' impact in advancing heart care. The global ranking celebrates the academic and clinical work presented at TCT, the world’s leading event in interventional cardiovascular medicine. Tufts Medical Center’s inclusion in this elite list reflects its commitment to pioneering research that improves patient outcomes and shapes clinical practice. Read more.

New Insights into Challenges in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Dean Helen Boucher recently co-authored an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine on the slower-than-expected uptake of newly approved antibiotics for drug-resistant infections. Despite seven new antibiotics being introduced over the past decade, their use remains limited, with financial concerns and a lack of robust clinical data cited as key reasons. The research emphasizes the need for better diagnostic tools, more targeted clinical trials, and updated treatment guidelines to support the appropriate use of these antibiotics and to help tackle the growing issue of AMR. Read more here.

New Study Links Core Gut Microbiome to Health

Naisi Zhao, research assistant professor of public health and community medicine, is co-first author of new research published in Cell, titled “A Core Microbiome Signature as an Indicator of Health.” This study underscores the gut microbiota's crucial role in human health by identifying stable relationships among gut microbes through a novel analytical pipeline. By leveraging metagenomic datasets from a high-fiber dietary intervention in type 2 diabetes and 26 case-control studies across 15 diseases, the researchers identified stable relationships among gut microbes, establishing a “two competing guilds” (TCGs) model. Read more.

New Insights on Managing Blood Pressure in Cancer Treatment

A recent study co-authored by Iris Jaffe, the Elisa Kent Mendelsohn Professor of Molecular Cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine, in the journal of Oncotarget explores the effects of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitors (VEGFRis) on blood pressure in cancer patients. While these treatments can improve cancer survival, they are often accompanied by hypertension due to damage to blood vessel cells. The researchers discovered that a drug called doxazosin was effective in preventing damage to these endothelial cells in mice, dogs, and humans. In dogs with high blood pressure caused by VEGFRis, both doxazosin and another drug, lisinopril, effectively lowered blood pressure. This work highlights the potential for new treatments to alleviate side effects of cancer therapies. Read more here.

Perceptions of Extended-Release Buprenorphine

Thomas Stopka, professor of public health and community medicine, and colleagues from the Massachusetts Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network published new research in Addiction Science and Clinical Practice that explores patient perspectives on extended-release buprenorphine during incarceration, revealing both positive and negative views. Participants appreciated benefits like reduced withdrawal symptoms and convenience, while some preferred daily dosing routines and expressed concerns about needles and a lack of involvement in treatment decisions. These insights can inform protocols for implementing XR-Bup in jails and prisons. Learn more.

Addressing Equity Obstacles in Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Saul Weingart, professor of medicine, has been awarded a grant as part of AcademyHealth’s initiative to address diagnostic inequity, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. This project will investigate clinical and socioeconomic factors contributing to diagnostic delays of over 90 days for breast cancer from symptom onset or abnormal screening to confirmed diagnosis. By identifying these barriers, Weingart aims to develop targeted interventions that support vulnerable patients, families, and clinicians, ultimately improving timely and equitable diagnoses. His work aligns with the urgent need to enhance diagnostic quality and safety, especially in underserved communities, where inequities can significantly impact health outcomes. Learn more.

Increased Competition from Biosimilars Drives Down Drug Prices

Recent research published in Health Affairs by James Chamber, professor of medicine, examines the impact of biosimilars on the US commercial drug market. The study, titled “US Commercial Plans Increase Choice of Biosimilar and Originator Products; Market Net Prices Decrease,” analyzes the market from 2017 to 2022. It found that the introduction of biosimilars has led to increased payer flexibility, with 76% of payers offering both originator and biosimilar drugs as first-line options by 2022. The findings suggest that biosimilars are fostering competition and driving down market prices, signaling future savings in the biologics market. Read more.

Newly Developed Nanobody Inhibits the Spread of Breast Cancer in Mice

Researchers from the Department of Developmental, Molecular, and Chemical Biology recently published an article in the journal Oncotarget on targeting breast cancer metastasis with nanobodies in mice. The study presents a novel nanobody that successfully targets a protein called V-ATPase, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer cells. By preventing these cells from invading other tissues, the researchers demonstrate its potential as a new therapeutic approach to limit breast cancer metastasis. Michael Forgac, emeritus professor of developmental, molecular and chemical biology, is the corresponding author of the article.  Read more here.

“Food is Medicine:” Expanding Nutrition Support for Senior Americans

In a compelling article featured on the American Society on Aging website, Johanna Dwyer, professor of medicine, co-authors a piece highlighting the critical role of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program (OAANP) in tackling malnutrition and diet-related chronic diseases among seniors. The article discusses how the OAANP aligns with "food is medicine" principles to enhance the health and independence of older adults by delivering nutritious meals and linking them with essential community services. With innovations such as culturally appropriate meals and online nutrition education, the OAANP is modernizing its approach to meet the diverse needs of aging populations. Read more here.

  • Alsoubani M, Chow JK, Rodday AM, McDermott LA, Walk ST, Snydman DR. The impact of 30-day antecedent antibiotic exposure on Clostridioides difficile ribotype patterns and the relationship with clinical outcomes: A single center study. Anaerobe. 2024 Aug 8;89:102894. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2024.102894. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39122138. Link here.

    Xu Y, Shin JI, Wallace A, Carrero JJ, Inker LA, Mukhopadhyay A, Blecker SB, Horwitz LI, Grams ME, Chang AR. Shortfalls in Follow-up Albuminuria Quantification After an Abnormal Result on a Urine Protein Dipstick Test. Ann Intern Med. 2024 Oct 1. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-24-00549. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39348706. Link here.

    Allan Pillay, Kendra Vilfort, Alyssa Debra, Samantha S. Katz, Charles M. Thurlow, Sandeep J. Joseph, Stephanie Lundy, Andrew Ji, Hong Jaeyoung, Kimberly A. Workowski, Roxanne Y. Barrow, Damien Danavall, Kevin Pettus, Kai-Hua Chi, Ellen N. Kersh, Weiping Cao, Cheng Y. Chen, OS Surveillance Working Group (Dr. Vindenes is a part of the OS Surveillance Working Group). Molecular investigation of Treponema pallidum strains associated with ocular syphilis in the United States, 2016– 2020. DOI: Link here.

    Tenner, R.A., Grussing, E.D., Manning, D. Ngassa Y, van Den Berg JJ, Andujar Vazquez G, Doron S, Campion M, Wurcel AG. “It’s easier to take a pill than fix a problem:” Qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators to antimicrobial stewardship program implementation in carceral settings. BMC Global Public Health 2, 59 (2024). Link here.

    Ngassa Y, Finn J, Brinkley Rubinstein L, Wurcel A. Implementation of Rapid COVID-19 Testing in Criminal Justice Residential Reentry Sites. J Correct Health Care. 2024 Aug 28. doi: 10.1089/jchc.23.09.0077. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39193627.

    Wilk S, Abdul-Mutakabbir JC, Doron S, Yen C, Berk J, Wurcel A. Antimicrobial resistance in carceral settings. Lancet. 2024 Sep 14;404(10457):1015-1016. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01693-3. PMID: 39277283.*GERM Scholar

    Vo QT, Noubary F, Dionne B, Doron S, Koethe B, Briesacher BA. Facility-Level Antibiotic Prescribing Rates and the Use of Antibiotics Among Nursing Home Residents. Am J Infect Control. 2024 Oct 18:S0196-6553(24)00761-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.10.007. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39427927.

    Kathleen M. Finn, Michael G. Healy, Emil R. Petrusa, Leila H. Borowsky, Arabella S. Begin; Providing Delayed, In-Person Collected Feedback From Residents to Teaching Faculty: Lessons Learned. J Grad Med Educ 1 October 2024; 16 (5): 564–571. doi: https://doi.org/10.4300/JGME-D-24-00029.1

    Possin KL, Burns JM, Forester BP. Collaborative Dementia Care During the New Therapeutic Era. JAMA Neurol. 2024 Oct 14. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.3379. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39401023.

    Khagi S, Kotecha R, Gatson NTN, Jeyapalan S, Abdullah HI, Avgeropoulos NG, Batzianouli ET, Giladi M, Lustgarten L, Goldlust SA. Recent advances in Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy for glioblastoma. Oncologist. 2024 Oct 14:oyae227. doi: 10.1093/oncolo/oyae227. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39401002.

    Trottier CA, Martino A, Short MI, Rodday AM, Strand AM, Kiernan MS, Vest AR, Snydman DR, Chow JK. Impact of type of mechanical circulatory support prior to transplant on post-orthotopic heart transplantation infections. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2024 Oct 9:S1053-2498(24)01880-1. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2024.09.027. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39393616.

    Gumustop S, Popelka A Jr, Ramsey DJ. Access to a Patient Portal is Associated with a Higher Rate of Diabetic Eye Examination Completion. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 10:1-8. doi: 10.1080/09286586.2024.2406506. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39389148.

    Tran M, Xu CA, Wilson J, Hall R, Ephraim PL, Shafi T, Weiner DE, Goldstein BA, Scialla JJ; Comparative Effectiveness Studies in Dialysis Patients Group. Breast and Prostate Cancer Screening by Life Expectancy in Patients with Kidney Failure on Dialysis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2024 Oct 9. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000563. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39382975.

    Burns KEA, Wong J, Rizvi L, Lafreniere-Roula M, Thorpe K, Devlin JW, Cook DJ, Seely A, Dodek PM, Tanios M, Piraino T, Gouskos A, Kiedrowski KC, Kay P, Mitchell S, Merner GW, Mayette M, D'Aragon F, Lamontagne F, Rochwerg B, Turgeon A, Sia YT, Charbonney E, Aslanian P, Criner GJ, Hyzy RC, Beitler JR, Kassis EB, Kutsogiannis DJ, Meade MO, Liebler J, Iyer-Kumar S, Tsang J, Cirone R, Shanholtz C, Hill NS; Canadian Critical Care Trials Group. Frequency of Screening and Spontaneous Breathing Trial Techniques: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2024 Oct 9. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.20631. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39382222.

    Barrett EM, Shi P, Blumberg JB, O'Hearn M, Micha R, Mozaffarian D. Food Compass 2.0 is an improved nutrient profiling system to characterize healthfulness of foods and beverages. Nat Food. 2024 Oct 8. doi: 10.1038/s43016-024-01053-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39379671.

    LeClair, Amy M., Rose, Raviv BA†; Barker, Olivia; Carpenter, Eilish; Concannon, Thomas W.; Boehmer, Ulrike; Blazey-Martin, Deborah; Bird, Chloe E.; Freund, Karen M.; Lemon, Stephenie C.. Health Care Workers’ Perspectives on Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Adult Primary Care Setting. Medical Care ():10.1097/MLR.0000000000002076, October 2, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000002076

    LeClair AM, Rose R, Barker O, Carpenter E, Concannon TW, Boehmer U, Blazey-Martin D, Bird CE, Freund KM, Lemon SC. Health Care Workers' Perspectives on Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Adult Primary Care Setting. Med Care. 2024 Oct 2. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000002076. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39374178.

    Mhanna M, Ayyad M, Murtada I, Al-Abdouh A, Jabri A, Al-Harbi A, Barbarawi M, Beran A, Duque ER, Mansour S. Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin in Adults with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2024 Oct 4:102871. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102871. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39369772.

    Lee DU, Shaik MR, Bhowmick K, Fan GH, Schuster K, Yousaf A, Refaat M, Shaik NA, Lee KJ, Yang S, Bahadur A, Urrunaga NH. Racial and ethnic disparities in post-liver transplant outcomes for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure: An analysis of the UNOS database. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2024 Oct;60(8):1087-1109. doi: 10.1111/apt.18221. Epub 2024 Aug 26. PMID: 39185724.

    Sánchez-Jaramillo E, Sánchez-Islas E, Gómez-González GB, Yáñez-Recendis N, Mucio-Ramírez S, Barbaro F, Toni R, León-Olea M. Perinatal exposure to Aroclor 1254 disrupts thyrotropin-releasing hormone mRNA expression in the paraventricular nucleus of male and female rats. Toxicology. 2024 Nov;508:153935. doi: 10.1016/j.tox.2024.153935. Epub 2024 Aug 27. PMID: 39182713.

    Sharma HA, McAlindon TE, Roberts MB, Haugen IK, Lo GH, Duryea J, Schaefer LF, Smith SE, Eaton CB, Driban JB. The natural history of marginal erosions in hands with and without osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2024 Oct;43(10):3239-3248. doi: 10.1007/s10067-024-07116-x. Epub 2024 Aug 22. PMID: 39172292.

    Xu X, Divakaran S, Weber BN, Hainer J, Laychak SS, Auer B, Kijewski MF, Blankstein R, Dorbala S, Trinquart L, Slomka PJ, Zhang L, Brown JM, Di Carli MF. Relationship of Subendocardial Perfusion to Myocardial Injury, Cardiac Structure, and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Hypertension. Circulation. 2024 Oct;150(14):1075-1086. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.067083. Epub 2024 Aug 21. PMID: 39166326.

    Tenner, R.A., Grussing, E.D., Manning, D. Ngassa Y, van Den Berg JJ, Andujar Vazquez G,Doron S, Campion M, Wurcel AG. “It’s easier to take a pill than fix a problem:” Qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators to antimicrobial stewardship program implementation in carceral settings. BMC Global Public Health 2, 59 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-024-00090-1

    José A. Caro, Elizabeth Genné-Bacon, Berri Jacque, and Revati F. Masilamani, A Multitiered Mentorship Model — Fostering Inclusive Pathways to Health Careers (August 17, 2024) N Engl J Med 2024;391:675-676, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp2405205, VOL. 391 NO. https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMp2405205

    Kumar, Rebecca N., C.A. Gorsline, T. Rader, H.W. Boucher, M. Malinis, A. Koff, C. E. Harris. The pre-transplant evaluation: Considerations for trainees and early career transplant infectious diseases clinician. Transplant Infectious Diseases 05 July 2024; https://doi.org/10.1111/tid.14326.

    Miranda Zary, Mona Salaheldin Mohamed, Cedric Kafie, Chimweta Ian Chilala, Shruti Bahukudumbi, Nicola Foster, Genevieve Gore, Katherine L Fielding, Ramnath Subbaraman, Kevin Schwartzman. The performance of digital technologies for measuring tuberculosis medication adherence: a systematic review. PMID: 39013639 PMCID: PMC11288144 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-015633. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39013639/

    Ramnath Subbaraman, Katherine Fielding. Putting technology to the test in tuberculosis care. PMID: 38460978 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00412-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460978/

    Gottlieb RL, Clement M, Cook P, Deveikis A, Foong KS, Robinson P, Slim J, Spak CW, Buelens A, Callewaert K, De Meyer S, Mo WL, Verbrugge I, Van Wesenbeeck L, Zhuang Y, Chien JW, Opsomer M, Van Landuyt E. The IL-6 Hypothesis in COVID-19: A Phase 2, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Free IL-6 Sequestration by the Monoclonal Antibody Sirukumab in Severe and Critical COVID-19. J Infect. 2024:106241. PMID: 39182655

Recent Events

PA White Coats Ceremony

This year’s White Coat Ceremony was held on Friday, October 4 and welcomed the PA students from the class of 2026 into the Tufts clinical community and acknowledge their mid-way point in becoming Physician Assistants. The ceremony featured remarks from Beth Buyea, program director and Helen Boucher, dean of Tufts School of Medicine, as well as the recitation of the Hippocratic Oath. The event coincided with PA Week, celebrated every year from October 6-12 to recognize the achievements and contributions of PAs. See photos from PA week.

Immigrant Health Symposium

On October 5, Tufts School of Medicine and Tufts Dental School hosted the 2nd Annual Immigrant Health Symposium, drawing over 100 attendees. Supported by the Tisch Fund and additional sponsors, the symposium brought together experts from grassroots activism, law, policy, and clinical care to spark meaningful dialogue on immigrant health. Designed to inspire future healthcare professionals, the event highlighted the importance of understanding healthcare barriers and amplifying immigrant voices in clinical practice. Highlights included a keynote address by Dr. Aura Obando from Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, a panel on lived experiences, interactive breakout sessions, and a vibrant performance by COCOA Dancers, Tufts' African dance collective. See more photos.

Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to celebrate the vital contributions of physical therapists in promoting health and improving quality of life. At Tufts University School of Medicine, our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs embody this commitment to care by training skilled, compassionate practitioners prepared to address the complex health needs of diverse communities. This month, we proudly recognize the work of our DPT students, faculty, and alumni, whose dedication and expertise enhance the well-being of patients nationwide. Recent DPT features.

Upcoming Events

Tufts Neuroscience Symposium & William Shucart Lecture

The 13th Annual Tufts Neuroscience Symposium & William Shucart Lecture will be held on Thursday, November 7 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, followed by a reception. This day-long event gathers prominent speakers from across the country and unites neuroscience professionals from the Boston area for a series of engaging talks and discussions. The symposium will spotlight advancements in systems, cognitive, and computational neuroscience and will feature presentations by Tufts neuroscience postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Learn more.

2024 Team Science Summit: Climate Change and Health Collaboration

Join Tufts CTSI on Friday, November 8, for the 2024 Team Science Summit at the Tufts Medford campus. This event will feature presentations, discussions, and networking focused on the intersection of climate change and health. Learn more.

Informed Consent Workshop

Join Tufts CTSI on Tuesday, November 12, for a hands-on workshop on informed consent for research staff. This blended session includes live practice with past participants from 2:00PM–4:00PM on Zoom. Register on I LEARN by November 11.

Antimicrobial Resistance — Infectious Diseases Symposium

The first Antimicrobial Resistance — Infectious Diseases Symposium will bring together leading experts in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), infectious diseases, and antibiotic stewardship. This symposium offers a unique opportunity for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to connect and engage in addressing the global challenge of AMR. The keynote speaker will be Helen Boucher, dean of the School of Medicine. The two-day event will be held on November 12-13 at the MaineHealth Institute for Research, Scarborough.

The Fight for Black Lives

The Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice at Tufts School of Medicine is hosting a screening of The Fight for Black Lives on November 21 from 6-8pm (in-person + virtual). Learn more.

Community Participation in Research Dissemination Group

Join the CREST Coalition and D&I Core for a working group on the "Community Participation in Research" course. Up to 12 organizations will be selected for free consultation to develop a dissemination plan. Register by December 6. Register here.

Serving a Healthy Diet

Serving a Healthy Diet is an asynchronous CE course offered by the School of Nutrition and certified for nurses by TUSM’s Office of Continuing Education. The course runs from Jan 14 – Feb 24 and examines foods common to eating patterns that have been shown to prevent chronic diet-related conditions. Learn more.

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Provost’s Catalyst Program Launches

Objectives include strengthening competitiveness for large, multi-disciplinary funding opportunities and expanding the university’s network of prospective stakeholders and partners across sectors.