The Veterinarian-Humanitarian
A Cummings School and Fletcher School alum works to get U.S. aid where it’s needed to fight COVID-19, locusts, and other emergencies across the globe
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COVID-19 from Humans to Animals ‘Highly Unlikely’, Study at Tufts Finding
Postdoctoral scholar Kaitlin Sawatzki talked to The Grafton News about the latest data from Cummings School’s ongoing study on COVID-19 in pets and livestock
A Time to Celebrate Achievement
As members of the Tufts Class of 2020 are officially made graduates, university professional schools hold virtual commencement
On Public Health and Rat Risks
Research assistant professor Marieke Rosenbaum says COVID-19 can teach us how to encourage other behavioral changes for health—and plans to test urban rodents.
What Is Behind COVID-19 Spillover Events?
Professor Jonathan Runstadler discusses his lab’s work to investigate genetic mutations and other factors that enable the SARS-CoV-2 virus to jump species.
How Could COVID-19 Have Been Prevented?
Assistant professor Felicia Nutter explains why we need to understand interactions among humans, animals, and their ecosystems to avoid future pandemics.
How Many People Have Been Infected?
Associate professor Abhineet Sheoran explains why widespread antibody testing is so critical to moving forward in a COVID-19 world.
Are Threatened Wildlife Species Safe from COVID-19?
Research assistant professor Chris Whittier says the pandemic raises many questions around the relationships among human, animal, and environmental health.
Can Alpacas Come to the Rescue?
Professor Charles Shoemaker is helping investigate if alpaca antibodies can produce better diagnostic agents and antiviral therapeutics for COVID-19.