Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the health, strengths, and well-being of humans and animals through transdisciplinary partnerships that foster innovative research, education, and service programs in human-animal interaction.
Vision Statement
To enhance the lives of humans and animals through mutually beneficial interactions.
How to Get Involved
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Animal Instinct: Cummings School scientists seek to put some evidence behind what we intuitively know is a wonderful thing: our special relationship with the animals in our lives. Read more…
News and Announcements
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TIHAI Scholars Spotlight: Sarah Brattain
DVM/MPH student Sarah Brattain shares her experiences working with a community-based rabies vaccination program with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe as her TIHAI Scholars project. » read more -
Applications Due April 20th: Student Scholars Program
TIHAI is currently accepting proposals for the 2018 HAI Student Scholars Program, supporting research, education, or service projects related to human-animal interaction. » read more
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TIHAI Scholars Spotlight: Megan Ballou
Megan Ballou, MAPP class of 2018, describes her TIHAI Scholars research project exploring experiences of owners of geriatric horses with chronic illness. » read more -
Animal-Assisted Intervention Manual for Facilities Now Available to Download
Download our free manual: Animal-Assisted Interventions: How-To Guide for Facilities » read more
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7 Things You Didn’t Know about TIHAI, and Director Dr. Lisa Freeman
Enhancing the lives of humans and animals—by studying their mutually beneficial relationships—is the mission behind Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction (TIHAI). At the helm of the Institute is Dr. Lisa Freeman, whose passion for the cause runs deep. » read more
