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CBD Shows Promise for Treating Leigh Syndrome

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Study Links Chronic Cannabis Use with Sleep and Memory Problems

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Best practices for pipetting 3D cell culture hydrogels

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Minimal ADHD Risk Associated With Prenatal Cannabis Exposure

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New Study Reveals Novel Approach to Prevent Mold Growth on Space Stations

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Researchers Discover Aberrant Proteins That Trigger Lupus

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Awareness of an Unusual but Real Diagnosis is Spreading Online

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Study Links Chronic Cannabis Use with Sleep and Memory Problems

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A Good Mutation - This Genetic Variant Protects Babies from Jaundice

Scientists have used whole genome sequencing data from Norwegian infants to identify a genetic variant that almost totally prevents jaundice in 1 in 8 ...



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Exercise proven to cut hospitalization rates in adults

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The Promise and Power of Pharmacogenomics (eBook)

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15 Minutes at Work to Improve Your Health

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A Novel Link between Cancer and Aging May Provide a Therapeutic Target

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Blood Test Can Predict 30-Year Heart Disease Risk in Women

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Breast Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Treating Childhood Brain Cancer

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Gene Therapy Significantly Improves Eyesight

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A Huge Restoration Project is Underway at Yosemite National Park

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Wobbling Mars: Detecting Dark Matter Through Primordial Black Holes

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Organoids Provide Multiple New Insights Into COVID-19

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Viral Protein Shapes Linked to Immune-evading Functions

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Specialized Cells Protect Against Infection by Reducing Inflammation

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Organizer: Community Energy Association
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Professor David Melville (2003)

Professor David Melville began his career as a lecturer in Physics at The University of Southampton and carried out research on magnetism and magnetic materials as well as bio and medical physics. He served on and was chairman of a number of research councils and Higher Education Funding Council Committees. David Melville went on to become Vice Rector of Lancashire Polytechnic and Vice-Chancellor Middlesex University. During this period he also served as Vice-Chairman of the Committee for Vice-Chancellors and Principals (now Universities UK) and Chairman of its Longer Term Strategy Group. In 1996 he became Chief Executive of the Further Education Funding Council. In this role he was responsible to Parliament for the allocation of funding of over #3 billion per annum to the further education sector. He was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kent at Canterbury in September 2001. He was educated at Sheffield and Columbia Universities and has Honorary Degrees from Sheffield, Middlesex, Derby and Southampton Universities. He was made a CBE for services to education in 2001. Professor Melville gave the opening keynote plenary talk on The Web Of Higher And Further Education: How To Deal With The Spiders.




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Private Lesson Recitals I & II

Nov 20, 2024, 6:30pm EST

Students in the Private Lessons program perform solo works. 

Recital I at 6:30 p.m., Recital II 8:15 p.m.

Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Distler Performance Hall
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Event Type: Performance
Subject: Music
Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences
Event Sponsor Details: Tufts Music
Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis
Event Contact Emailanna.griffis@tufts.edu
Event Admission: Free, no tickets required.
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[Private Film Screening & Panel] Defining Moments: The Life & Leadership of Frances Hesselbein

Nov 18, 2024, 6:30pm EST

Join Tisch College for a private screening of a new documentary based on the groundbreaking work and leadership of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Frances Hesselbein. A true "pioneer for women, volunteerism, diversity, and opportunity,” Hesselbein was one of the most important figures in the leadership movement, where her influence extended from nonprofit management to corporate boards to the U.S. Army. Defining Moments shares the extraordinary impact of Hesselbein’s work, while exploring how her ideas can help leaders today safeguard a democracy under threat.

BuildingBarnum Hall
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Barnum LL08
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Event Contact Name: Jessica Byrnes, Senior Communications Manager
Event Contact Emailjessica.byrnes@tufts.edu
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