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Tufts Professor Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

James Schwob uses the mechanisms behind how we smell for a deeper understanding of the regulation of the development of neurons.

A photo of James Schwob in his laboratory

Tufts University-Tufts Medicine Launch Joint Research Enterprise

The collaboration will unite strengths of both entities to drive transformational research and translate discoveries into advances in patient care.

TU-TM Research Enterprise five pillars represented by icons

Gut Microbiome Affects Alcohol Preference by Influencing Brain’s Reward System

Scientists discover that Candida albicans, overly abundant in people with alcohol use disorder, triggers immune response that alters dopamine signaling in mice.

A 3D illustration of the fungus Candida albicans

Featured Programs

Biomedical Science PhD Programs

GSBS is home to five PhD programs in biomedical sciences that prepare students for careers in research in academic or the biotechnology industry

MD/PhD - MSTP

In collaboration with Tufts University School of Medicine, GSBS provides the PhD training for MD/PhD students. All PhD programs are open to our MD/PhD trainees.

This new research-intensive Masters prepares students for careers in biotech and for PhD study. Students can choose one of four biomedical disciplines as their focus: Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology; Immunology; Microbiology; or Neuroscience.