Two Tufts MPH students contribute to a published paper review exploring a critical public health question: do adults with established heart disease experience worse outcomes when they face socioeconomic disadvantage?
“I would tell myself that the work will always be there, but life experiences won't wait. Although working hard is important, there are experiences to have outside the lab that make you not just a better person, but ultimately a better scientist too.”
“While I once thought resilience meant pushing through anything, I now understand it differently. Resilience is not just about endurance; rather, it is about caring for myself well enough to reliably show up for others.”
"Start early and start moving towards your goals one step at a time. But at the same time, don’t lose sight of yourself – you are more than your career!"
“This whole journey was so important to my growth, not only as a student, but also as a person. It taught me humility, resilience, and the importance of asking for and accepting help.”
From early detection to clinical application, Tufts’ Neurosciences and Behavioral Health Research Day showcases new discoveries and advances strategies for translating innovation into better patient outcomes.