For decades, neurons have hogged the spotlight, both among brain researchers and laypeople, who might think all brain cells are neurons. In fact, more than half the brain is made of glial cells. Chris Dulla, the Annetta and Gustav Grisard C…
As part of a Tufts GSBS research spotlight series, recent MBR graduates discuss their thesis projects, key findings, and the skills they developed through independent, PhD‑level research training. I have always been fascinated by how the br…
As part of a Tufts GSBS research spotlight series, recent MBR graduates discuss their thesis projects, key findings, and the skills they developed through independent, PhD‑level research training. During my time in the Master of Biomedical
Through a combination of rigorous coursework, hands-on thesis research, and strong mentorship, Mel Seraj used Tufts’ MS in Biomedical Research (MBR) program to transition from industry experience to academic research and PhD training. By in…
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) at Tufts University School of Medicine marked its forty-sixth Commencement, honoring a new cohort of scientists, researchers, and scholars. Held as part of the broad…
At the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health (CEVR) at Tufts Medical Center, researchers study value, cost-effectiveness, and risk tradeoffs in health care decisions. Among them is Meng Li, PhD, a health economist whose work…
Jack Fischman, M26, a Tufts University School of Medicine MD student, took a leave of absence to pursue the Certificate in Clinical & Translational Science (CTS) at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Over the 11-month program, he h…
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders in the world—and a particularly insidious one. Affecting more than 500 million people globally according to the World Health Organization, it steals mobility, sleep, and quality of li…
Deepening an already productive relationship, Tufts University and Tufts Medicine health system are launching a joint research enterprise that further integrates the academic prowess of Tufts University with the clinical and research expert…
GSBS is home to five PhD programs in biomedical sciences that prepare students for careers in research in academic or the biotechnology industry In collaboration with Tufts University School of Medicine, GSBS provides the PhD training for M…
In addition to a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, GSBS offers another advantage - opportunity to study in Boston, a city with one of the richest biomedical research environments in the United States. Our city and the surrounding are…
At Tufts University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS), we offer cutting-edge PhD, MS, and research pathway programs designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the biomedical sciences. Located in the heart of Boston’s