How the MBR Program at Tufts Prepares Students for PhD Success
A Tufts MBR graduate’s path to doctoral study in metabolic disease.
Student Highlights
Jainith Patel, M27, Recognized with 2026 ACTS Outstanding Trainee: Predoctoral Scholar Award
Tufts MD student and Clinical & Translational Science trainee honored for advancing research that informs patient care.
Jack Fischman, M26: Advancing Clinical Research Through Tufts CTS Certificate
Discover how a Tufts MD student is leveraging the Certificate in Clinical & Translational Science to develop hands-on research skills, advance his project on aortic stenosis, and prepare for a career as a clinician-investigator.
For Pathway to PhD UMass students, a Chance to Study at Tufts
An enrichment program on the Boston Health Science Campus provides instruction, experience, mentorship, and networking for select UMass Boston students
From Medical School to Translational Research: Jainith Patel, M27
Hear from a current student in the Clinical & Translational Research Certificate Program as they reflect on their experience in the program and the impact it has had on their development as a physician–scientist.
PhD Student Experience at Tufts GSBS: Lauren Lepeak on Neuroscience Research at JAX
Exploring neuroscience, community, and research in Bar Harbor through Tufts GSBS and The Jackson Laboratory partnership.
PhD in Immunology Alum Spotlight: Linda Xu on Host-Pathogen Research and Scientific Growth
Linda Xu reflects on her PhD journey at Tufts GSBS, exploring neutrophil biology, host-pathogen interactions, and the power of mentorship in a close-knit research community.
PhD in Immunology Alum Spotlights: Keith Eidell Shares His Journey from Graduate Student to CAR-T Researcher
Discover how Tufts GSBS prepares students for a career in cutting-edge immunology research.
Why I Chose the Tufts PhD in Immunology Program: Kimberly Carroll
"Studying immunology felt like the best way to combine deep scientific inquiry with research that can directly improve human health."