Tufts University · BiologyTelford Lab
Sam R Telford · Medford, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Sam R Telford's lab focuses on enhancing biosafety and biocontainment in research related to infectious diseases. The team trains staff in advanced technical skills required for working with dangerous pathogens and develops resources to enable rapid responses to emerging health threats, such as pandemics. By fostering collaboration with academic and industry partners, the lab aims to improve regional preparedness in managing public health challenges.
biosafetybiocontainmentinfectious diseasespandemic responsetraining and development
Research Aims
5AIM 01Expand workforce capabilities in biosafety laboratories
AIM 02Enhance training for infectious disease research staff
AIM 03Establish a regional resource for pandemic response
AIM 04Develop core competencies for biocontainment facility operations
AIM 05Facilitate collaborative research on emerging infections.
Skills the Lab Values
BSL-3 trainingmicrobiology techniqueslaboratory managementanimal welfare protocolsrisk assessmentbiosecurity educationemerging infectious disease researchvivarium operationscross-training programs
Output against the department
Publications277top 21% of dept.217th of 1,033
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Citations17ktop 23% of dept.237th of 1,033
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