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MCM Student Nazeeya Chowdhury Leads Human-Elephant Conflict Workshop in Bangladesh

TECA grant recipient addresses pressing issue to reduce injuries and fatalities among farmers, workers, and villagers

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Genetically engineered mice could take the bite out of Lyme disease on Nantucket, scientists say

Professor Sam Telford & MIT collaborators on the Mice Against Ticks project are featured by 60 Minutes on their work to fight Lyme disease

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Welcome Dr. Sarah Crain

New assistant clinical professor joins the Internal Medicine team at Foster Hospital

Baby giraffe recovers, reunites with mother at Franklin Park Zoo

WPRI reports on a baby giraffe that was reunited with its mother at Franklin Park Zoo after being treated at Hospital for Large Animals

Welcome Dr. Sarah Crain

New assistant clinical professor joins the Internal Medicine team at Foster Hospital

Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

Associate Professor Megan Mueller is quoted throughout this Scientific American article on the science of human-animal interaction

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Gabriel Yunayev, V27 Awarded PetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship

Yunayev’s dedication to community medicine recognized with $25,000 scholarship

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Student Health Services Expands Behavioral Health Options for Students

Counseling and prescription services now available on campus and virtually

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Tufts Launches University-Wide Training Series on Civil Rights Protections

Nearly 100 sessions will be made available to accommodate all faculty, staff, and affiliates at the university

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Dr. Erin King-Podzaline’s Published Research a Mile Marker in Career Devoted to Animal Welfare

TVFS clinician’s research into pain mitigation in piglets published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Dr. Erin King-Podzaline’s Published Research a Mile Marker in Career Devoted to Animal Welfare

TVFS clinician’s research into pain mitigation in piglets published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

People Are Afraid To Vaccinate Their Dogs For 1 Wild Reason — And Vets Are Sounding The Alarm

Assistant teaching professor Meera Gatlin is quoted throughout this HuffPost story on vaccine hesitancy among pet owners

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Missing Diamond Ring Leads to an Early Cancer Catch

Teamwork across services at Foster Hospital keeps English Springer Spaniel in good health

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Tufts Affirms Commitment to Institutional Pluralism

To safeguard free speech and promote open inquiry, Tufts will avoid official statements on issues not related to the institution’s mission

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Welcome Dr. Jillian Richmond

Dr. Richmond’s laboratory at Cummings School will focus on immunology and cancer research

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Dr. Eleanor Kharasch, V25, MG25 (M.P.H.), Publishes Research in Collaboration Between TVFS and MPH Program

Research offers insights into treatment for small ruminants, addressing industry-wide health issue of parasite resistance

Dr. Eleanor Kharasch, V25, MG25 (M.P.H.), Publishes Research in Collaboration Between TVFS and MPH Program

Research offers insights into treatment for small ruminants, addressing industry-wide health issue of parasite resistance

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Welcome Dr. Robin Dankovich, New Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Dankovich brings deep expertise in medical education and support services for students to Cummings School

Cote d’Ivoire laboratory staff undergo biosafety training on sampling collection procedures at the waste discharge area of a rural hospital.

Can Wastewater Surveillance Work Without Sewers?

Study shows how places without modern sanitation systems can still use wastewater to catch outbreaks before dangerous diseases travel across borders

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Kestrel Nest Box at Cummings School Hosts its First Set of Chicks

Five American kestrels hatched and fledged on campus this summer

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Dr. Gregory Wolfus Receives MVMA’s Distinguished Service Award

Tufts at Tech’s director—and very first employee—has imbued a lasting legacy of service and compassionate care

Dr. Gregory Wolfus Receives MVMA’s Distinguished Service Award

Tufts at Tech’s director—and very first employee—has imbued a lasting legacy of service and compassionate care

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Clinical Case Challenge: Dog with Sudden Tetraplegia and Respiratory Weakness

Symptoms came on acutely after dog landed from a jump

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Tracey Glover Honored with Tufts Distinction Award for Her Work in the MCM Program

Glover’s dedicated support to the students and faculty of the Conservation Medicine program earns her the traditional annual award