Infectious Diseases
Headed by Distinguised Professor Dr. Saul Tzipori, the Division of Infectious Diseases conducts research on viral, bacterial and parasitic infections. In recent years the Division has received several major funding awards. Tufts was one of six institutions selected to form the Food and Waterborne Diseases Integrated Research Network (FWD-IRN). Within this network, the Division of Infectious Diseases was selected to host the Microbiology and Botulism Research Unit (MBRU). The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation selected Tufts for a Grand Challenge Award to develop oral recombinant vaccines against childhood diseases in developing countries.
Multi-project programs that are currently active in the Division of Infectious Diseases include: