YSM News and Recognition
A significant advance in cellular microscopy; an AI-based biomarker for aortic stenosis; and differentiating molecular subgroups of renal cell carcinoma to refine potential treatments.
News
- April 09, 2024
While current microscopy techniques image only a few intracellular molecules at a time, a new technique developed by Yale scientists can help researchers visualize the entire subcellular ecosystem.
- April 06, 2024
Yale investigators have identified a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based video biomarker that is able to identify those who have or might develop rapidly worsening aortic stenosis.
- April 04, 2024
Yale Cancer Center researchers have collaborated with investigators nationally to differentiate the molecular subgroups of renal cell carcinoma tumors, to better understand how their makeup might affect treatment responses.
- April 09, 2024
For the past six years, Valerie Reinke, PhD, has served as vice chair of the Department of Genetics, and since July, she has held the role of interim chair.
- April 08, 2024Source: Yale News
Yale researchers propose that brain states and brain waves may be two parts of the same occurrence — and they discuss why that matters.
- April 09, 2024
A phase II trial of a topical treatment, led by Yale Cancer Center researchers, shows its promise as a non-invasive treatment for individuals with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- April 03, 2024
Standard mass spectrometry testing for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) can take days, which is sometimes too late. A newer assay can provide test results within an hour.
Recognition
LoRusso Is AACR's New President
Patricia LoRusso, DO, Amy and Joseph Perella Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) and Yale Cancer Center's associate director for experimental therapeutics, has assumed the presidency of the American Association for Cancer Research. She took the gavel this week at AACR's annual meeting in San Diego.
Iwasaki Wins the Nakaaki Tsukahara Memorial Award
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and professor of dermatology; of molecular, cellular & developmental biology; and of epidemiology (microbial diseases), is a recipient of the Nakaaki Tsukahara Memorial Award, given by the Brain Science Foundation of Japan. The award honors Iwasaki's work on viral immunity, pathogenesis elucidation, and vaccine design. She is scheduled to accept the award in July.
Ohno-Machado Accepts AAP's Inaugural Helen M. Ranney Award
Lucila Ohno-Machado, MD, PhD, MBA, Waldemar von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, deputy dean for medical informatics, and chair of biomedical informatics and data science, spoke after accepting the Association of American Physicians' inaugural Helen M. Ranney Award, named in memory of the first woman to chair a department of medicine.
Banini Receives NIDDK Grant to Investigate a Treatment for NASH
Bubu Banini, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine (digestive diseases), has received a $3 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to conduct a trial of oral digoxin for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Currently, there is only one approved treatment for NASH, and it is very expensive. This trial will determine whether digoxin, long used for other indications, can be an effective substitute.
Brodsky Earns a Hartwell Research Award
The Hartwell Foundation has selected Nina Brodsky, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, to receive a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award to investigate "Targeted Immunotherapies for Bronchiolitis Caused by RSV." The award supports her research for three years.
Fuehrlein Gets a New VA Appointment
Brian Fuehrlein, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, has been appointed chief mental health consultant to the National Emergency Medicine Office for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office. Fuehrlein will continue to work as director of the Psychiatric Emergency Room at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven.
Shapiro Is Honored for His Mentorship
Eugene Shapiro, MD, professor of pediatrics (general pediatrics) and of epidemiology (microbial diseases), is the recipient of the second annual award from Yale's Fund for Physician-Scientist Mentorship. This award was created to honor mentors who support early career physician-scientists and help to advance their career development.
Weiss Is Chair-elect of an APPD Executive Committee
Pnina Weiss, MD, MHPE, professor of pediatrics (pulmonary, allergy, immunology & sleep medicine), is the new chair-elect of the Vice Chairs of Education Executive Committee at the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD).
Wong Receives ACTS Early Career Development Award
Ambrose Wong, MD, MSEd, MHS, assistant professor of emergency medicine, has received a 2024 Early Career Development Award from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). The award recognizes investigators for their outstanding contributions to the clinical research and translational science field. Awardees translate findings from the bench to the community and advance the principles of diversity, inclusion, and health equity.