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2025 School Commencement Ceremonies

On May 18, GSBS and TUSM honored 540 graduates of their doctoral and graduate programs.

Michael Chin, dean of GSBS, speaking at a podium

Tufts Researchers Develop Innovative Model To Study Sense of Smell

A new study suggests that stem cells thought to be dormant may offer clues to why our sense of smell declines or is lost.

A representative picture of an organoid grown by Brian Lin and team - in fact, the researchers said, it was the first one they ever saw.

The Big Stroke Questions Scientists Are Trying to Answer

Tufts researchers explain how they’re pushing the boundaries of stroke science to improve patients’ lives.

An illustration of a brain hovering over a hand

Addressing Barriers in Lyme Disease Research

From the lab bench to patient care, Peter Gwynne’s research at TUSM is advancing the fight against Lyme disease with critical diagnostics and collaborative science.

Five Tufts Faculty Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors

Their research has led to innovations in healing wounds, assessing health, treating rare disorders, detecting diseases, quantifying pain, and much more.

Newly named NAI senior members, clockwise from top left: Ira Herman, Valencia Koomson, Sameer Sonkusale, Igor Sokolov, and Nikhil Nair. Photo collage: Momo Shinzawa

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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.

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From Childhood Fear to Scientific Frontier: A Postdoc’s Journey Through Lyme Disease Research

Growing up in tick country led Dr. Jeffrey Bourgeois to a postdoc at Tufts and a future as an independent Lyme disease researcher aiming to break the cycle of transmission.

Zhijun Ma poses with mentor in the lab wearing regalia

From Bench to Policy: A Pharmacology Alum’s Path to Public Health Impact

Zhijun Ma shares how the PDD program set the stage for success at the FDA, Merck, and beyond.

In the Lab and Beyond: A Q&A with Sammy Moores, PhD Student in Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology

From pandemic beginnings to TA leadership—Sammy reflects on her Tufts journey.

Today’s Leaders Must Dream Big, Be Prepared, Act Responsibly

Educator and mathematician Freeman A. Hrabowski III urges the Class of 2025 to roll up their sleeves and get ready to change the world

Q&A with Hunter Russell, PhD Student in Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology

A PhD student's journey into virology, collaboration, and life at Tufts GSBS.

From Childhood Fear to Scientific Frontier: A Postdoc’s Journey Through Lyme Disease Research

Growing up in tick country led Dr. Jeffrey Bourgeois to a postdoc at Tufts and a future as an independent Lyme disease researcher aiming to break the cycle of transmission.

From Bench to Policy: A Pharmacology Alum’s Path to Public Health Impact

Zhijun Ma shares how the PDD program set the stage for success at the FDA, Merck, and beyond.

Today’s Leaders Must Dream Big, Be Prepared, Act Responsibly

Educator and mathematician Freeman A. Hrabowski III urges the Class of 2025 to roll up their sleeves and get ready to change the world

From Childhood Fear to Scientific Frontier: A Postdoc’s Journey Through Lyme Disease Research

Growing up in tick country led Dr. Jeffrey Bourgeois to a postdoc at Tufts and a future as an independent Lyme disease researcher aiming to break the cycle of transmission.

From Bench to Policy: A Pharmacology Alum’s Path to Public Health Impact

Zhijun Ma shares how the PDD program set the stage for success at the FDA, Merck, and beyond.

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2025 School Commencement Ceremonies

Tufts Researchers Develop Innovative Model To Study Sense of Smell

Uncovering Key Genetic Mechanisms in Fat Cell Development

The Big Stroke Questions Scientists Are Trying to Answer

Addressing Barriers in Lyme Disease Research

Five Tufts Faculty Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors

Featured Programs

Biomedical Science PhD Programs

MD/PhD - MSTP

MS in Biomedical Research

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences News

Q&A with Hunter Russell, PhD Student in Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology

From Childhood Fear to Scientific Frontier: A Postdoc’s Journey Through Lyme Disease Research

From Bench to Policy: A Pharmacology Alum’s Path to Public Health Impact

In the Lab and Beyond: A Q&A with Sammy Moores, PhD Student in Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Today’s Leaders Must Dream Big, Be Prepared, Act Responsibly

Q&A with Hunter Russell, PhD Student in Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology

From Childhood Fear to Scientific Frontier: A Postdoc’s Journey Through Lyme Disease Research

From Bench to Policy: A Pharmacology Alum’s Path to Public Health Impact

In the Lab and Beyond: A Q&A with Sammy Moores, PhD Student in Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Today’s Leaders Must Dream Big, Be Prepared, Act Responsibly

Q&A with Hunter Russell, PhD Student in Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology

From Childhood Fear to Scientific Frontier: A Postdoc’s Journey Through Lyme Disease Research

From Bench to Policy: A Pharmacology Alum’s Path to Public Health Impact

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