Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy The Tufts University Gerald J. and Dorothy R. From its first class of seventeen students, the Gerald J. The Gerald J.

Founded in 1978, The Friedman School advances nutrition knowledge, research and service to help people and communities around the world enjoy healthier, more sustainable lives. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy was established in 1981 with the mission of bringing together biomedical, social, political, and behavioral scientists to conduct research, educational, and community-service

programs to improve the nutritional health and well-being of populations throughout the world. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy has matured to a student body of 213 with students and alumni representing thirty-four countries since 1981. Master of Science and Doctoral degree programs are offered in the social and biological sciences. Specialized training programs are available for physicians pursuing doctoral degrees in human nutrition and graduates of bachelor degree nutrition programs who wish to become registered dietitians. Nutrition programs of study draw upon the wealth of resources at Tufts, classified as a Research I University and ranked among the top twenty-five universities and colleges in America. Interdisciplinary programs involve faculty and scientists at all of the other seven schools at Tufts, including specialty concentrations in international food and nutrition; nutrition communications; agriculture, food and environment; humanitarian assistance; and clinical nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention. Faculty at the School include anthropologists, biomedical scientists, economists, nutritionists, epidemiologists, physicians, political scientists and psychologists focusing on a myriad of issues with the common thread of nutrition and its role in understanding and fostering the growth and development of human populations. The School's concern with the problems of hunger and malnutrition in United States and abroad is reflected in the research and applied work being done by its faculty and students. Areas of specialty include the socioeconomic parameters of malnutrition, nutrition program design and implementation, social marketing and development policy. Graduates of the programs in these areas are employed in government and non-governmental agencies as well as private voluntary organizations throughout the world and in the United States. Research programs with practical applications are growing in the areas of nutrition communication and agriculture, food and the environment. Our students complete internships in their concentration of study areas with opportunities to impact public policy and to work in nutrition programs, practicing and plying their art. Many of our students study in the area of health promotion, disease prevention and clinical nutrition. Opportunities for exploration of these fields are unique at Tufts, with the interactions our scientists and faculty have with the Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences. Foremost, though is our relationship with the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. The HNRCA is a fourteen story building with a fourteen bed clinical research facility and animal laboratories. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy believes that its rigorous curriculum, research and applied programs, internships and practical opportunities have and continue to make a significant contribution to the nutrition and health of populations.

Tomatoes may have another health hero besides lycopene. Tufts researchers found that phytoene, a colorless carotenoid in...
08/28/2026

Tomatoes may have another health hero besides lycopene. Tufts researchers found that phytoene, a colorless carotenoid in tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables, may help protect against fatty liver disease. https://bit.ly/4zwJht4

Dr. Irwin H. Rosenberg, University Professor and Professor Emeritus at Tufts, is featured in the inaugural Profiles in N...
08/25/2026

Dr. Irwin H. Rosenberg, University Professor and Professor Emeritus at Tufts, is featured in the inaugural Profiles in Nutrition, a new The Journal of Nutrition series from the American Society for Nutrition highlighting influential leaders whose work has shaped the field and its future.

A physician-scientist, educator, mentor, and policy leader, Rosenberg has spent decades connecting nutrition research with public health, health care, education, and policy. The new profile, written by two of his former trainees, Joel B. Mason, MD, and Barbara B. Bowman, PhD, explores the experiences and ideas behind that work.

👉🏼 Swipe to learn more about Dr. Rosenberg’s work at Tufts and beyond, and visit the link in our bio to read the full story and watch his conversation with Dr. Mason. 🌱

🌡️ Why has it felt so humid this summer?Tufts climate scientist Erin Coughlan de Perez joined GBH's The Curiosity Desk t...
08/18/2026

🌡️ Why has it felt so humid this summer?

Tufts climate scientist Erin Coughlan de Perez joined GBH's The Curiosity Desk to discuss why New England experiences periods of intense humidity and what increasing heat and humidity can mean for our health and communities.

Listen to the conversation:

July 30, 2026 On Today's show... Our weekly edition of The Glitch Report, with misinformation researcher Joan Donovan. She’ll weigh in on Kash Patel’s lost defamation suit over being called a “chud,” Russia’s crackdown on the private messaging service Telegram, and the AI companies recruit...

08/17/2026

What does it mean to experience NUTRITION 2026 as part of the Friedman School community? 🎓

For our students and early-career researchers, a conference is about more than presenting research.

It’s an opportunity to ask questions, discover new perspectives, learn about emerging work, reconnect with colleagues, and build relationships that can shape what comes next.

From sharing their own findings to learning from researchers at different stages of their careers, Friedman attendees described NUTRITION 2026 as a space for growth, connection, and inspiration.

Because learning doesn’t stop in the classroom, and when the conference ends, the journey continues! 🌱✨

Meet some of the Friedman School students, alumni, and early-career researchers who shared their work at the NUTRITION 2...
08/14/2026

Meet some of the Friedman School students, alumni, and early-career researchers who shared their work at the NUTRITION 2026 Conference!

From artificial intelligence and ultraprocessed foods to food access, child nutrition, healthy aging, and global health, the Friedman community brought a wide range of research to this year’s American Society for Nutrition annual meeting.

Swipe through to meet the researchers and learn more about their work, plus some of the achievements celebrated along the way!

Meet some of the Friedman School students, alumni, and early-career researchers who shared their work at the American So...
08/14/2026

Meet some of the Friedman School students, alumni, and early-career researchers who shared their work at the American Society of Nutrition’s NUTRITION 2026 Conference!

From artificial intelligence and ultraprocessed foods to food access, child nutrition, healthy aging, and global health, the Friedman community brought a wide range of research to this year’s ASN annual meeting.

Swipe through to meet the researchers and learn more about their work, plus some of the achievements celebrated along the way.

As conversations around weight management and GLP-1 medications continue to grow, it's important to remember that appeti...
08/11/2026

As conversations around weight management and GLP-1 medications continue to grow, it's important to remember that appetite regulation involves much more than a single hormone or treatment. ...

Research highlighted by Tufts experts shows that a dynamic interaction among hormones, sleep, stress, physical activity, and the gut microbiome shapes hunger and fullness.

Understanding these biological signals can help us take a more comprehensive approach to long-term health.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4xiV5x7

When it comes to men's health, early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and taking medications as prescribed matter a...
08/04/2026

When it comes to men's health, early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and taking medications as prescribed matter at every age. More advice from Tufts nutrition and medical experts ▶️ 🩺 https://bit.ly/4wtwc1D

Frozen yogurt is having a moment—but is it as nutritious as regular yogurt? A Tufts nutrition expert weighs in. https://...
07/30/2026

Frozen yogurt is having a moment—but is it as nutritious as regular yogurt? A Tufts nutrition expert weighs in. https://bit.ly/4frKrOF

Congratulations to our 2026 Honos Civicus honorees: Camila Sánchez-González, MS, MPH and Jessica Wallingford.🎉 Honos Civ...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Honos Civicus honorees: Camila Sánchez-González, MS, MPH and Jessica Wallingford.

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Honos Civicus, in partnership with Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, recognizes Friedman students who demonstrated outstanding civic engagement and community service.

Camila Sanchez-Gonzalez (MS/MPH) worked on USDA-funded nutrition research, re-established the Friedman Run Club, and is co-developing SHEfe, a startup addressing maternal and infant mortality. She begins her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital this fall.

Jessica Wallingford (PhD, Agriculture, Food and Environment) volunteers with Nourri-Source Montréal, maintaining free weekly breastfeeding clinics for underserved populations in Québec.

🌱 Read more about our honorees: https://bit.ly/3R0Mfo2

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