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"As it was my first laboratory research experience, I couldn’t have been more pleased. I found a new love for neuroscience and epilepsy and gained invaluable mentors along the way."

Astrocytes, which make up nearly half of all brain cells, play a significant role in the body’s process of knowing when to eat and how efficiently to burn calories

"As someone who didn’t major in a science in college, these classes exposed me to so much I didn’t know. After taking them, I feel much more prepared to tackle them in dental school. Something else that stood out was the emphasis of collaboration."

New research from Tufts University School of Medicine suggests critical changes to the process of transitioning people out of jail while on substance use treatment can reduce opioid deaths among the highly susceptible population

The students in the Pilar Alcaide Lab at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences credit their mentor with helping them succeed

Congratulations to the individuals and teams from the School of Medicine who were selected for awards

"The best thing about Tufts is the community. The community at Tufts is an amazing blend of academic discussion, socialization, and cultural experience. Moreover, Tufts is constantly re-inventing itself and improving to meet students' needs."

"After completing my didactic year in MBS, I am proudest that I have been able to balance challenging graduate-level biomedical coursework with active involvement in my community."

Some 25 million Americans are afflicted by these diseases as the body attacks itself. Tufts immunologist Pilar Alcaide explains what’s happening