Public Impact
Running with Purpose: Friedman Student Laces Up for Boston Marathon
March 13, 2023
For many runners, the Boston Marathon represents a personal achievement and a chance to push their limits. But for Friedman graduate student Samantha Jezak, the marathon has taken on a deeper meaning. 
Five Tufts Faculty Named to List of Top Researchers in the World
November 15, 2022
The scientific research by Tufts faculty is among top cited globally, according to a new Clarivate ranking
The Friedman School Represents at 2022 APHA Annual Meeting
November 7, 2022
APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo is where public health professionals convene, present research findings, learn about emerging research and network with peers. This year's meeting theme is "150 Years of Creating the Healthiest Nation: Leading the Path Toward Equity." It is being held in Boston, MA from November 6th-9th.
Informing the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
October 28, 2022
Washington, D.C. 
Friedman School Interim Dean Named
June 29, 2022
Christina Economos, national leader in research into children’s nutrition, health, and obesity prevention, to take the helm on July 1.
ASN 2022 - Nutrition Live Online
June 12, 2022
This year's ASN meeting is once again all-virtual. The Friedman School and the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (JMHNRCA) are representing Tufts University with panels, posters, and plenty of awards for their outstanding work.
We've pulled out some highlights for the week, but remember to check out the full schedule for all sessions and events. 
Check Out Key Ingredients: A Friedman Alumni Podcast
May 26, 2022
Check out our podcast series featuring the voices and stories of Friedman School alumni.
Key Ingredients: Food Science Insight will spotlight brief conversations with alumni of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, detailing how they are making a real-world impact after their time at the Friedman School. Episodes will run about 25 minutes long and will be released each month during the Spring 2022 Semester. 
Food is Medicine
October 28, 2022
From start to end of the Food is Medicine congressional roundtable, the room was full of energy.
The 2022 Tufts Marathon Team
October 28, 2022
The Tufts Marathon Team (TMT), in collaboration with John Hancock, offers the opportunity to run the Boston Marathon while raising critical funds to benefit childhood obesity, cancer, hunger/famine, and healthy aging to name a few.
Since first taking part in the Marathon in 2003, TMT has raised more than $6 million to support these crucial issues in food and nutrition. Here are a few of our Friedman-affiliated runners, in their own words.
Four Tufts Faculty Are Among Top Researchers in the World
November 16, 2021
Work by the scientists is among top cited globally, according to a new ranking