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Katelyn’s Story: Thriving After Two Heart Transplants
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Katelyn’s Story: Thriving After Two Heart Transplants
October 24, 2025
At 22, Katelyn LaConte was set to graduate from nursing school but had been feeling run down, short of breath and experiencing abdominal and chest pain. During gallbladder surgery, doctors discovered her heart was functioning at just 10 percent—she needed a life-saving transplant. She was quickly transferred to Tufts Medical Center’s Cardiac Care Unit to await a heart transplant.
2025 MelroseWakefield Golf Invitational
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Golf Tournament Funds Critical EKG Equipment Upgrade
October 23, 2025
The 2025 MelroseWakefield Golf Invitational raised more than $175,000 at the Kernwood Country Club on June 9. Among the day’s many memorable moments, one golfer achieved the ultimate feat—scoring a hole-in-one and driving away with a brand-new Acura!
Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Therapy
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Research through Donor Support: Uncovering a Breakthrough Strategy to Treat Prostate Cancer
October 22, 2025
Our donors don’t only support the care we deliver today—they help fuel tomorrow’s groundbreaking treatments. A new therapy, developed by Paul Mathew, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist at Tufts Medical Center and his team, prompts the immune system to attack aggressive tumors and may pave the way for treating other cancers.
Daylight Saving Time
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Yes, the Time Change Really Does Mess With You—Here’s Why
October 21, 2025
Daylight saving time is just around the corner and while gaining an extra hour may sound like a bonus, your body might not see it that way.
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Swipe, Swab, Ship: How At-Home Tests Are Changing the Way We Think About Wellness
October 17, 2025
Daniel Chandler, MD, Primary Care Physician at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about at-home tests and the health risks and benefits that come along with them.
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Aluminum in Vaccines: What Parents Need To Know About Safety
October 17, 2025
Q&A with Helen Boucher, MD, Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine and Chief Academic Officer for Tufts Medicine, about what science and data show about the safety profile of aluminum in vaccines.

Partnering with industry to push surgery forward

We are seeking long-term research relationships with industry partners to create scientifically meaningful, mutually beneficial and collaborative environments that support the development of new technologies. Over the past few years, we have established strong partnerships with sponsors ranging from start-ups to multibillion-dollar corporations. We currently have ongoing clinical trials with our partners and are seeking studies related to surgery and critical care.

Current industry collaborations include:

Research services

We provide comprehensive research support and collaboration opportunities, including:

  • Animal laboratories
  • Clinical research setting support
  • Consulting
  • Proof-of-concept studies
  • Surgical and critical care support
  • Surgical imaging laboratory

For inquiries regarding services or to collaborate on research studies, please reach out to Dr. Nikolay Bugaev at nikolay.bugaev@tuftsmedicine.org.

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Surgery Research

Boston Children’s Hospital pediatric hematopathology rotation

During the rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital, fellows gain experience in pediatric hematopathology through a wide range of complex cases. These include bone marrow and tissue biopsies, as well as body fluid analysis for diagnosing and staging hematologic cancers, bone marrow failure syndromes, and inherited blood disorders. Many cases involve germline conditions, allowing fellows to integrate clinical, morphologic and genetic information to reach a diagnosis.

Fellows also interpret flow cytometry studies and correlate results with cytogenetic, DNA, and RNA sequencing data. They participate in multidisciplinary rounds, such as bone marrow failure rounds, and present cases at tumor boards, collaborating closely with oncology and other clinical teams to discuss diagnostic findings and treatment implications.

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Hematopthaology Fellowship Program
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