Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Marieke Rosenbaum co-authored a study that found traces of lead in the eggs of chickens raised in Boston-area neighborhoods. She was interviewed by WGBH Radio on the topic.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
As an outbreak continues to claim lives in India, a Tufts expert explains the rare and deadly viral disease’s origins and why the world needs to pay attention A recent outbreak in India of Nipah… Read More
Friday, March 9th, 2018
With the 100th anniversary of the “Spanish flu” approaching, Jonathan Runstadler writes a piece for the Conversation US looking at the origin of influenza in animals and how understanding the ecology and history of the disease in animals could provide valuable information to aid in preventing future risks to humans.
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
A Cummings School researcher is looking to wipe out a viral illness that threatens endangered species-and the livelihoods of families in the developing world.
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
For years, international organizations have turned to Jim and Jenny Desmond to care for primates in crisis and to track dangerous diseases. Now, they’re taking on their toughest challenge yet.
Friday, May 19th, 2017
Chris Whittier is collaborating on a study investing the link between flies and the spreading of a skin disease amongst giraffe populations throughout Africa.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
A lifelong passion for marine life and the encouragement of mentors led Dr. Julie Ellis to Cummings School, where she heads the Seabird Ecological Assessment Network and Northeast Wildlife Disease Cooperative.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
When he is not teaching students, Dr. Chris Whittier engages in efforts globally to protect gorillas and other apes from disease. Recently, he has also started looking at the health risks facing urban wildlife.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Tufts researchers collaborated with several agencies on the 1994 founding of an oral rabies vaccination program on Cape Cod to prevent rabies in local wildlife.
