Research at Cummings School

Cummings School is extremely proud of the achievements and ongoing work of the faculty, staff and students performing research on our campus and internationally.

Research News

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is extremely proud of the achievements and ongoing work of the faculty, staff and students performing research on our campus and internationally with investigators from other universities, teaching hospitals and industry. Our projects are producing advances that are improving the health of domestic and wild animals, people, the environment and the food we consume.

Searching for Ways to Defeat COVID-19

Researchers developing therapies and vaccines look to find the best paths forward with the help of a Cummings School veterinary pathologist.

a little dog names cookie at the MSPCA waiting to be fostered during COVID-19 pandemic

Social distancing should include pets too, new CDC guidelines say

Postdoctoral scholar Kaitlin Sawatzki talked to Boston Herald about CDC guidelines that recommend social distancing measures for pets.

Woman in protective surgical mask holds dog in face mask. Chinese Coronavirus 2019-nCoV dangerous for pets.

How does COVID-19 affect dogs, cats, and other animals? Tufts researchers want your help finding the answer

How does COVID-19 affect dogs, cats, and other animals? Cummings School Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to 7News – WHDH Boston about how pet and livestock owners can help Tufts researchers find the answer.

Veterinary caring of a cute cat, close up

Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus. Here’s what you need to know about the virus and animals.

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.

Local study to look for coronavirus in pets

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

woman with medical mask on bent down in front of her dog holding his face

Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19?

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

Wiku Adisasmito sIndonesia’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Task Force

Meet the Man Leading Indonesia’s COVID-19 Response

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.

Coronavirus cabin fever? Before stepping outside for that walk, remember it’s tick season

As people venture outside to get fresh air and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts, including Professor Sam Telford, spoke with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about the risk of ticks and tick-borne illness as well as preventative measures individuals can take.