Research

Research at Tufts is 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. Our world-class researchers push boundaries and ask questions that will take our knowledge to the next level.

New & Notable

Isoflavones in food associated with reduced mortality for women with some breast cancers

Consuming foods rich in isoflavones, found in soy, is associated with reduced mortality in women with hormone-receptor-negative breast cancer and women not treated with endocrine therapy

Simin Meydani to Step Down as Vice Provost for Research

She led the development of a strategic plan for research at Tufts and other initiatives, and will continue doing research at the HNRCA
Species facing climate change could find help in odd place: urban environments

Using just 15 percent of urban space for favorable habitat can help species reach more complete, suitable habitats more quickly
Getting a Handle on Canine Epilepsy

An app being developed by a Cummings School faculty member will help track the disease in dogs—and help researchers learn more, too
Data Intensive Studies Center Inaugural Director Named

Abani Patra, who has been at the forefront of the rapid growth of big data, starts at Tufts on August 15

Events

Spotlights

Tisch College Community Research Center

Promotes collaborative research with community partners to redress issues of disparity, inequality and social injustice.
Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT)

Established to promote innovative collaborations in the humanities and arts. Encourages conversation and debate that reach beyond the traditional borders of a given discipline.
Science and Engineering Complex (SEC)

Currently under construction, the new complex will be an integrated teaching and research center on the Medford/Somerville campus featuring state-of-the-art laboratories for undergraduate and graduate students.
Kaplan Lab

Focuses on biopolymer engineering to understand structure-function relationships, with emphasis on studies related to self-assembly, biomaterials engineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Collaborative Learning and Innovation Complex (CLIC)

Helps meet the need for updated classrooms, large meeting rooms, teaching labs, research labs, and office space, and includes a café and informal learning spaces.