Research Centers

The Health Sciences Campus is home to several research centers and institutes that contribute to the rich research atmosphere that characterizes our surroundings. These units link our researchers and physician scientists together and foster advances on translational problems that directly affect patient care.

The Ghahreman Khodadad Center for the Study of Excessive Pathological Selfishness

Delving into the neurological underpinnings of extreme self-centeredness, bridging the realms of biology and behavior

Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice

Fostering academic and community-engaged research emphasizing black maternal health

Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative

Working to eradicate Lyme disease

Tufts Center for Drug Development

Optimizing drug development through data-driven assessments

Center for Science Education

Bridging the divide between scientists and high school educators

Tufts Center for Global Public Health

Addressing global health issues through research

Tufts Center for Health Systems and Policy

Committed to research improving health services, systems and policy

Cochrane US Tufts University Affiliate

Promote evidence-informed decision-making in health care and works with clinicians, professional associations, policymakers, patients, and the media to encourage the dissemination and use of Cochrane evidence.

Cancer Center

Providing patient care grounded in research

Center for Neuroscience Research

Providing specialized resources to neuroscientists

Molecular Cardiology Research Institute

Attacking cardiovascular disease through research and improved patient care

Mother Infant Research Institute

Helping moms and their babies through research

Tufts Initiative for the Forecasting and Modeling of Infectious Diseases

Modeling, data analytics and data-intensive applications to advance public health

Clinical and Translational Research Center

Providing comprehensive resources for clinical studies

Otolaryngology Research Center

Improving treatment through research and innovation

Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies

Research to improve health care delivery