Their research has led to innovations in healing wounds, assessing health, treating rare disorders, detecting diseases, quantifying pain, and much more.
Tufts study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, cause repeat expansions and are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients.
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.
How the Post-baccalaureate Research Internship (PREP) shaped Ashley Luo’s journey from a first-generation college student to a PhD candidate in molecular microbiology.
"Since joining the Molecular Microbiology PhD program, I have felt continuously supported by the faculty, students, and staff. Especially through the Micro DEI committee, which has allowed me to build connections within the Micro community and beyond."
I believe pursuing a master’s degree is a great step for me to deepen my knowledge and understanding of biomedical science, while completing a research-based thesis project to prepare me for a PhD in the future."
"Tufts, especially in collaboration with the Jackson Laboratory, provides access to world-class expertise and scientific resources in neuroscience and mammalian genetics, with several opportunities to grow as an emerging scientist.”
How the Post-baccalaureate Research Internship (PREP) shaped Ashley Luo’s journey from a first-generation college student to a PhD candidate in molecular microbiology.
"Since joining the Molecular Microbiology PhD program, I have felt continuously supported by the faculty, students, and staff. Especially through the Micro DEI committee, which has allowed me to build connections within the Micro community and beyond."
I believe pursuing a master’s degree is a great step for me to deepen my knowledge and understanding of biomedical science, while completing a research-based thesis project to prepare me for a PhD in the future."
"Tufts, especially in collaboration with the Jackson Laboratory, provides access to world-class expertise and scientific resources in neuroscience and mammalian genetics, with several opportunities to grow as an emerging scientist.”
How the Post-baccalaureate Research Internship (PREP) shaped Ashley Luo’s journey from a first-generation college student to a PhD candidate in molecular microbiology.
"Since joining the Molecular Microbiology PhD program, I have felt continuously supported by the faculty, students, and staff. Especially through the Micro DEI committee, which has allowed me to build connections within the Micro community and beyond."
