Studying tumor progression
Researchers at Tufts have created a novel 3D brain tissue system that better mimics the tumor environment in patients, allowing detailed study of tumor biology.
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Bridges to Cape Cod
The Bourne and Sagamore bridges are “functionally obsolete” and well past their lifespan, mirroring infrastructure problems nationwide, says a Tufts engineering professor.
Tufts hosts student leadership conference
In November, Tufts School of Engineering hosted the 2019 IEEE-HKN Student Leadership Conference.
Developing a flight-ready sonic anemometer
Associate Professor Robert White and collaborators from Cornell University and VN Instruments want to build a sonic anemometer that could measure wind speed on Mars.
Tufts celebrates Tiampo Family Professorship
Tufts University and the School of Engineering recently hosted a celebration with a lecture by inaugural Tiampo Family Assistant Professor Amy Pickering.
Activating insulin-producing cells
Pancreatic beta cells “switched on” by light are engineered to enhance production of insulin in response to glucose levels.
Unlocking biological materials for better therapies
Researchers at Tufts’ Laboratory for Living Devices link materials like silk and paper with technology, medicine, and diagnostics.
Tufts team recognized for research excellence
A paper by Ph.D. candidate Karl Cronburg and Associate Professor Sam Guyer received the Distinguished Paper Award at GPCE 2019.
Words of wisdom
Bill Cummings, Founder and CEO of Cummings Properties, shared his experiences in entrepreneurship with Tufts students.