Leveling the Playing Field for All Patients
At a time when homicide is the leading cause of death for African American men between the ages of fifteen and thirty-four, health-care professionals must find ways to stem the violence.
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Chef, MD
When Betty Liu, M19, left her native California to study architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, she missed her mother’s Shanghainese cooking.
Tawny Wilson Creates Healthy Environments
"Tufts prepared me for my career in a number of ways beyond the necessary statistical skills to carry out my job."
Our Alumni: Neal Jawadekar
"My Applied Learning Experience (ALE) as a statistical analyst at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health offered me the valuable exposure of programming with SAS and working on a dynamic team."
Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath included spike in heart disease hospitalizations
What are the hidden health costs, though, that might not be reported immediately, but which are a result of a natural disaster?
Hunting Ebola’s Origins
Two Tufts alumni contributed to research providing a critical clue into the mysterious cause of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history
Study to investigate indoor air quality in affordable housing near busy roadways
Researchers from Tufts Public Health and the School of Engineering are investigating ways to improve indoor air quality in multifamily housing built near major roadways and highways.
Fighting Fungal Infections with Less Collateral Damage
Study shows effectiveness of dietary fat in preterm infants in reducing fungus that can lead to infections
Brain plasticity restored in adult mice through targeting specific nerve cell connections
New narrowly focused approach shows how long-range connections between nerve cells lock brain plasticity into place; could advance treatments for disorders such as autism