Research Themes With Global Impact
We have refocused and expanded our core research themes, highlighting our interdisciplinary and collaborative work in four foundational themes to create new opportunities to build our research agenda. These themes represent our dedication to pioneering research that advances knowledge and translates into real-world impact.
Where in the World is the Friedman School?
The work we do spans the globe and is interdisciplinary, collaborative, dynamic, and is conducted with a “whole systems” approach often working in partnership with indigenous, local, national, and international decision makers and those with lived experience to conduct transformational research.
Research at Tufts
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
How does Tufts University work across boundaries to make things happen? With a common core of making a positive impact as an R1 institution, we're finding new ways to get things done.
Food and Nutrition at Tufts
From cellular agriculture to prescriptions for fruits and vegetables, it takes all of us to create a healthier world.
Connect With Us
Dean for Research Strategy
Erin Hennessy is an action-oriented scientist seeking to generate new knowledge through collaboration with diverse communities that can support policy, system and environmental change at the local, state, and federal levels. In her role as Director of ChildObesity180, Dr. Hennessy oversees research, administrative, and financial activity.
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Tufts CFR connects corporations and foundations with university expertise and resources through mutually rewarding opportunities, including grants, donated equipment and in-kind support, sponsored research agreements, and industry collaboration programs. Interesting in working with the Friedman School? Contact Steve Jacobs, Associate Director in Corporate and Foundation Relations: Steven.Jacobs@tufts.edu or via phone 617-636-6876.
Featured News
A new study from the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture explores how terminology influences consumer perceptions of cultivated meat products in the United States and Germany.
New analysis is first to track sugar-sweetened beverage tax adoption across 183 countries
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First statewide Medicaid analysis finds fewer hospitalizations and emergency visits—and lower healthcare costs—among meal recipients in Massachusetts