Zoonotic Disease

Indonesia represents one of the most challenging fronts in the war against COVID-19. Meet the adjunct professor leading the fight against the novel coronavirus in the world’s fourth most-populous country.

Cummings School scientists launch a study to better understand the novel coronavirus and how it may infect pets and other domestic animals

Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to WCVB Boston about Cummings School's new study looking for the novel coronavirus in pets

After two pet cats in New York tested positive for coronavirus, Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to The Washington Post about what is known about the virus and animals—and his lab's research to learn more

Cummings School Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to 7News - WHDH Boston about how pet and livestock owners can help Tufts researchers find the answer

Associate professor Janetrix Hellen Amuguni explains why it's important to learn how COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders are affecting men and women differently.

Professor Charles Shoemaker is helping investigate if alpaca antibodies can produce better diagnostic agents and antiviral therapeutics for COVID-19.

Assistant professor Felicia Nutter explains why we need to understand interactions among humans, animals, and their ecosystems to avoid future pandemics.

Distinguished professor Saul Tzipori explains how much we still have to learn about SARS-Co-2 infections and immunity.