COVID-19 Information & Research Resources (OLD)

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research will address any potential research issues as they occur. Please return regularly as the information in this section will be continuously updated according to the situation.

Update on COVID-19 protocols at Tufts

June 2021

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University’s plans for phase 1 rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine currently underway and follows the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ phased approach.

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Research Study to Understand if Pooled Swabs Can Be Used for SARS-COV-2 Testing

Tufts University is undertaking a pilot research study to see if combining multiple individual swabs into one collection tube could be used to conduct a broader surveillance program for SARs-Cov2 that could be utilized for testing of kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) students in local communities.

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Tufts/TMC Biorepository & Database

Tufts Medical Center/Tufts University COVID-19 biorepository is focused on the collection and distribution of biological specimens from patients, and the creation of a comprehensive database, that enable COVID-19 research.

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Research Ramp Up

Phase II of Research Ramp Up (formerly referred to as Phase I) began June 8th.

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Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Research Ramp Up

Sponsored Projects Guidance

Goal Progression & Support (GPS)

Research Study

COVID-19 Research

The OVPR encourages Tufts participation in COVID-19 research, and has collaborated with Tufts Medical Center to create a Biorepository and Comprehensive Database to support this research. All research projects related to COVID-19 must be approved before work can begin.

Research Project Requests

COVID-19 Research Cluster

TMC/Tufts Biorepository & Database

External Funding Opportunties

TMC/Tufts COVID-19 Seed Funding Program

Related News & Resources

Community & Wellness

Accepting Donations & Call for Volunteers

Wellness & Working Remotely

Opening up Research: Updated Guidelines June 2021

Opening Research

Questions About Research & COVID-19

Please contact the OVPR with your questions and feedback related to research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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