Tufts in Translation: Dr. Madeleine Oudin
From n=1 to n=few: How do we get novel genetic therapies to more patients? Madeleine Oudin, PhD
Wednesday, October 14 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
LabCentral | 700 Main Street North, Cambridge, MA
Rare disease therapies hold tremendous promise, but developing treatments for ultra-small patient populations remains one of the field's greatest challenges.
On October 14, Madeleine Oudin, PhD will present her work developing splice-switching antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) for SCN8A-related disorders, exploring both the potential of mutation-specific genetic medicines and the translational hurdles of bringing novel therapies to patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases.
Using SCN8A as a case study, her research highlights new approaches to precision genetic medicine while addressing the scientific, clinical, and development challenges that arise when patient populations are measured in dozens rather than thousands.
Why Attend Learn how Tufts research is being translated into precision genetic therapies for…
Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: LabCentral | 700 Main Street North, Cambridge, MA. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Clinical Care. Engineering/Technology. Health/Wellness. Innovation. Research. Science. Speaker Name: Dr. Madeleine Oudin. RSVP Information: https://labcentral.swoogo.com/tufts-in-translation-madeleine-oudin/13189676. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Emma West. Event Contact Email: emma.west@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit labcentral.swoogo.com. Individualism and Nonconformity in Film: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Why do individuals conform, and what is lost when belonging to a community requires surrendering one's independence and identity?
Hosted by the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) in collaboration with the Film and Media Studies Program (FMS), this four-part film series invites Tufts faculty, students, and staff to examine the themes of individualism and nonconformity through screenings of landmark films drawn from a range of historical periods, political contexts, and cinematic traditions. Each session features a full-length film paired with faculty framing and guided discussion, allowing participants to analyze how individuals navigate the tension between personal conscience and collective pressure, and how institutions respond to dissent. The series asks participants to think critically about moral independence, civic responsibility, and the costs and consequences of resisting conformity. Popcorn and pizza will be served. Please see the series schedule here for more information,…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum Dana Complex, Room 104. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Subject: Arts. Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Sunday Concert Series: Music for Four Hands
An afternoon of music for piano four hands performed by Susan Grace and Edith Auner, featuring works by Brahms, Poulenc, Grieg, and Kapustin.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM.
In the Hot Seat: Economic Warfare and Illicit Finance – A Conversation with Alumnus Alex Zerden
Alex Zerden is the founder and principal of Capitol Peak Strategies, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and the American University Washington College of Law.
As a regulatory lawyer, economic policymaker, and financial diplomat, Alex brings a depth of public and private sector experience at the intersection of financial services, economics, and national security. Alex speaks, publishes, and teaches on issues involving economic statecraft and economic warfare spanning economic sanctions, illicit finance, and geoeconomics.
Alex previously worked across the U.S. government, including at the White House National Economic Council, House of Representatives, Senate, and the Treasury Department’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, International Affairs, and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Alex also led the Treasury Department office at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Room: Crane Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Paige Hall 113. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Students (Graduate). Staff. Faculty. Students (Postdoctoral). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Career Development. Business. Global Engagement. International Affairs. Public Service/Government. Speaker Name: Alex Zerden. Event Contact Email: emma.lane@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.