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Caroline Genco, the Arthur E. Spiller Professor and chair of the Department of Immunology at Tufts University School of Medicine, will be the new vice provost for research at Tufts University, starting October 1.

A new study finds a transcription factor called Slug contributes to breast cell fitness by promoting efficient repair of DNA damage. The absence of Slug leads to unresolved DNA damage and accelerated aging of breast cells.

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Zucker Research Prizes. The prizes are awarded annually to faculty for outstanding career achievements in research.

Nina Leifer, MPH’18, shares how her search for an Applied Learning Experience project led her to the field of emergency management and her first job.

Omar Yaghi, MPH’17, was inspired to pursue an MPH after witnessing a near fatal accident at a hospital in Bahrain. Now he’s part of the Quality and Patient Safety team at Tufts Medical Center and investigates patient safety issues.

Married couple Aristides “JR” Cruz, A02, M06, and Ashley Peterson, A03, M12, share a passion for medicine—and for giving back.

”My position at Tufts as a wellness advisor allows me to listen to students and get them connected with the right services."

A course for young people with intellectual disabilities, designed by School of Medicine faculty and students to cut the risk of abuse, contains lessons for everyone

How much, how often, and why there’s no such thing as a healthy tan