Research

researchResearch at Tufts is all about breaking down walls—between fields, between faculty and students, between what is and what could be.

Innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration are the foundations of discovery at Tufts, from advances in nutrition research and telecommunications to more recent explorations into soft-bodied robots, water on Mars and the criminal justice system. Tufts' commitment to active citizenship is also matched by faculty and student research into the area, including the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) and the Tufts Community Research Center.

The Carnegie Foundation ranks Tufts as an institution with "very high research activity"—its highest classification for degree-granting colleges and universities—but the university's commitment to research is about more than prestige. It's about the community coming together around ideas in creative and compelling ways, pushing boundaries and asking the questions that will take our knowledge to the next level.

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Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) - Tufts CTSI accelerates translation of laboratory research into clinical use, medical practice and health policy.

Research Compliance and Policies – Researchers at Tufts adhere to strict standards of scholarship. Learn more about these policies and regulations.

Core Facilities – Across Tufts’ three campuses, researchers have access to a wide range of laboratories and facilities where they can innovate and collaborate.

Postdoctoral Opportunities – Postdoctoral scholars are vital to the Tufts academic experience. Learn about postdoctoral opportunities at Tufts' graduate and professional schools.

Research News

Healing Words

Research finds that blogging helps people with chronic illnesses find meaning and purpose
May 15, 2012

Hidden Hazards

Eric Miller uses imaging science to zero in on hidden scourges like underground pollutants and cancerous tumors
May 7, 2012

High-Strength Silk Scaffolds Improve Bone Repair


April 30, 2012

Facial Defects Shown to Self-Repair

Study Shows Developing Organisms Can Identify and Fix Abnormalities in Head and Face
April 25, 2012

Too Square? Try Drawing Circles

Making curved motions leads to more insight, while jagged movements inhibit it, according to new research
April 5, 2012

Research News @ Tufts

Each semester, the Office of the Vice Provost publishes Research News @ Tufts, which profiles research by faculty and at our affiliated hospitals. You can sign up to receive Research News @ Tufts by e-mail.

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