Scientific Discovery
For more than 40 years, the Friedman School has been on the cutting edge of scientific discovery, producing science that drives sound policy and improves lives. From molecular nutrition and human metabolism to nutrition interventions and global food insecurity, we’re leading research that will help shape the future of human health.
From cell to society
By supporting the Friedman School’s important nutrition research, you create new possibilities for student and faculty collaboration and the potential for groundbreaking advances. Our research is highly translational and often leads to meaningful programs with real-world societal impact. Initiatives such as ChildObesity180 and the Feinstein International Center enable our community to become a force for good and positive change.
What you can support
Working together to improve the lives and health of people everywhere requires bold ideas and fresh perspectives. The Friedman School creates new possibilities for student and faculty collaboration and even more potential for new, groundbreaking advances in the field of nutrition. Giving opportunities include:
- Research support–Donations to the Friedman School enhance the hands-on research experiences of students, allowing them to engage in academic projects with real-world applications, and set professional expectations during their years of study.
- Pilot testing–Pilot testing enables Friedman School doctoral students and faculty to explore new research avenues and test new ideas.
To learn more about supporting research at the Friedman School, please contact Cindy Briggs Tobin, senior director of development and alumni relations, at Cindy.Briggs@tufts.edu or 617-636-0962, or Steve Jacobs, Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, at Steven.Jacobs@tufts.edu.