"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.”
"Completing the BDBS program enabled me to build my research skills, develop professionally, and expand my research portfolio to be a competitive applicant for PhD programs."
"The BDBS Program in Tufts GSBS was a big stepping stone in engaging with biomedical research. I was particularly interested in understanding metabolic networks, and the BDBS Program happily paired me with a world-leading expert within this area."
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."
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.