https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=109532 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:22:56 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/bids-faculty-honored-with-2026-acts-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/bids-faculty-honored-with-2026-acts-awards/ Members from the Yale University were honored at the 2026 Translational Science meeting by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/esterlis-and-pietrzak-awarded-dollar42-million-nimh-grant-to-study-brain-changes-underlying-menopause-related-depression-and-cognitive-decline/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/esterlis-and-pietrzak-awarded-dollar42-million-nimh-grant-to-study-brain-changes-underlying-menopause-related-depression-and-cognitive-decline/ Irina Esterlis, PhD, and Robert Pietrzak, PhD, MPH, professors of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, have been awarded a $4.2 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to investigate how menopause affects brain function, mood, and cognition. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/two-bids-trainees-receive-2026-nsf-graduate-research-fellowships/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/two-bids-trainees-receive-2026-nsf-graduate-research-fellowships/ Two trainees from the Department of Biomedical Informatics Data Science at Yale School of Medicine have been named recipients of the 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/perspectives-of-women-in-science-lectureship-on-may-19/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/perspectives-of-women-in-science-lectureship-on-may-19/ Please join us on Tuesday, May 19, at 4 p.m., in the Mary S. Harkness Auditorium for the eighth annual Perspectives of Women in Science Lectureship hosted by the MD-PhD Program and the Office of the Dean of Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/david-rimm-md-phd-chosen-for-pathology-cancer-research-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/david-rimm-md-phd-chosen-for-pathology-cancer-research-award/ The American Association for Cancer Researcher (AACR) named David Rimm, MD, PhD, Anthony N. Brady Professor of Pathology and of Medicine (Medical Oncology), as recipient of the 2026 James S. Ewing-Thelma B. Dunn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pathology in Cancer Research. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:15:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/research-by-bagdas-addy-named-best-paper-in-basic-science-by-society-for-research-on-nicotine-and-tobacco/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/research-by-bagdas-addy-named-best-paper-in-basic-science-by-society-for-research-on-nicotine-and-tobacco/ The paper “Effects of Sweeteners and Cinnamon Flavor on Oral Nicotine Choice Behaviors,” published in Nicotine Tobacco Research, has been selected as the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Best Paper published in the Basic Science category in 2025. The paper’s first author is Deniz Bagdas, DVM, PhD, research scientist in psychiatry. Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology, is senior author. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/neha-arun-receives-kirschstein-national-research-service-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/neha-arun-receives-kirschstein-national-research-service-award/ Neha Arun, a Ph.D. candidate in the Yale Graduate Program in Microbiology, has been awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/ysm-researchers-named-biohub-investigators/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/ysm-researchers-named-biohub-investigators/ The researchers joined the Immune Cell Reprogramming team, which aims to harness immune cells for health surveillance and disease treatment. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/bagriantsev-selected-for-javits-neuroscience-investigator-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/bagriantsev-selected-for-javits-neuroscience-investigator-award/ Slav Bagriantsev, PhD, professor of cellular and molecular physiology, was honored with a Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/computational-biologist-phd-student-cole-jensen-selected-for-nih-f31-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/computational-biologist-phd-student-cole-jensen-selected-for-nih-f31-award/ Cole Jensen, MPH, a PhD Student in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, was recently awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) F31 award. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/26/five-yale-affiliates-named-aaas-fellows https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/26/five-yale-affiliates-named-aaas-fellows The American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected five members of the Yale community as part of its latest class of fellows. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-science-engineering-elects-36-new-members-2026/ https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-science-engineering-elects-36-new-members-2026/ The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), announces the election of thirty-six of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine to membership in the Academy. The new members will be introduced at the Academy’s 51st Annual Dinner to be held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on May 19, 2026. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/khera-cited-for-outstanding-contributions-to-cardiovascular-disease/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/khera-cited-for-outstanding-contributions-to-cardiovascular-disease/ Rohan Khera, MD, was selected by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to receive the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and impressive body of scientific research. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/vilcek-foundation-honors-berna-sozen-with-the-creative-promise-in-biomedical-science-prize/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/vilcek-foundation-honors-berna-sozen-with-the-creative-promise-in-biomedical-science-prize/ Berna Sozen, PhD, Assistant Professor of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science. Awarded annually by the Vilcek Foundation, the prize honors immigrant contributions to science and culture in the United States. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/powers-honored-with-sirs-research-excellence-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/powers-honored-with-sirs-research-excellence-award/ Al Powers, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and psychology, has been named winner of the Research Excellence Award by the Schizophrenia International Research Society. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/shulman-cited-for-research-and-mentorship-by-diabetes-association/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/shulman-cited-for-research-and-mentorship-by-diabetes-association/ The American Diabetes Association has presented the 2026 Albert Renold Award to Gerald I. Shulman, MD, PhD, George R. Cowgill Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and professor of cellular and molecular physiology. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-faculty-to-present-new-cardiovascular-research-at-national-cardiology-conference/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-faculty-to-present-new-cardiovascular-research-at-national-cardiology-conference/ Faculty from the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) will present their latest research on cardiovascular care at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions on March 28 to 30, 2026, in New Orleans. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ Eight Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among the leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine newly elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z https://diabetes.org/newsroom/press-releases/american-diabetes-association-announces-2026-national-scientific-and-health https://diabetes.org/newsroom/press-releases/american-diabetes-association-announces-2026-national-scientific-and-health Yale School of Medicine's Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD, is a recipient of the 2026 Albert Renold Award from the American Diabetes Association. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/yale-genetics-researcher-smita-krishnaswamy-joins-dollar25m-global-initiative-to-rewire-cancer-cells/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/yale-genetics-researcher-smita-krishnaswamy-joins-dollar25m-global-initiative-to-rewire-cancer-cells/ Smita Krishnaswamy, PhD, Associate Professor of Genetics and Computer Science at the Yale School of Medicine, is part of a multidisciplinary international research team awarded up to $25 million by Cancer Grand Challenges. The team, known as REWIRE-CAN, was selected from over 220 global applicants to tackle one of the most daunting hurdles in oncology: the "rewiring" of cancer cells to reverse treatment resistance. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/how-yale-ventures-accelerating-innovation https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/how-yale-ventures-accelerating-innovation With the recent launch of HealthTech Works, Yale Ventures now has five accelerator funds focused on translating academic excellence into real-world impact. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/establish-yale-transketolase-deficiency-program-advance-rare-disease-resesarch/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/establish-yale-transketolase-deficiency-program-advance-rare-disease-resesarch/ The gift will support groundbreaking studies, the development of new therapies, and comprehensive clinical care initiatives focused on TKT deficiency. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/krishnaswamy-lab-is-key-partner-in-team-awarded-arpa-h-funding-to-revolutionize-drug-development/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/krishnaswamy-lab-is-key-partner-in-team-awarded-arpa-h-funding-to-revolutionize-drug-development/ Krishnaswamy lab is key partner in team awarded ARPA-H funding to revolutionize drug development Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:45:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/liang-receives-sloan-research-fellowship/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/liang-receives-sloan-research-fellowship/ Liang Liang, PhD, assistant professor of neuroscience, has received a Sloan Research Fellowship, a prestigious, two-year fellowship awarded to the most promising early-career researchers in the United States and Canada. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/17/three-early-career-yale-faculty-members-named-sloan-research-fellowships https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/17/three-early-career-yale-faculty-members-named-sloan-research-fellowships Yale’s John Eric Humphries, Liang Liang, and Diana Y. Qiu have received 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships, which recognize outstanding early-career scientists and scholars. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 Z https://www.science.org/content/article/honoring-immigrants-research-vilcek-prizes-biomedical-science https://www.science.org/content/article/honoring-immigrants-research-vilcek-prizes-biomedical-science “In many ways, my immigrant journey has strengthened my curiosity, sharpened my focus, and taught me to value collaboration and diverse perspectives,” says Berna Sozen, a developmental biologist at Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/iwasaki-schatz-chosen-as-distinguished-fellows-of-immunology-association/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/iwasaki-schatz-chosen-as-distinguished-fellows-of-immunology-association/ Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, and David G. Schatz, PhD, were named Distinguished Fellows of the American Association of Immunologists. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/berna-sozen-wins-vilcek-prize-for-creative-promise-in-biomedical-science/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/berna-sozen-wins-vilcek-prize-for-creative-promise-in-biomedical-science/ Berna Sozen, PhD, was awarded the prize in recognition of her research, which has enhanced understanding of embryonic development. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:00:00 Z https://yalealumnimagazine.org/articles/6174 https://yalealumnimagazine.org/articles/6174 Can mimicking nature unravel the mysteries of the immune system? Meet Anjelica Gonzalez, a bioengineer forging new paths, one cell wall at a time. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/drs-jan-bewersdorf-coraline-mlynarczyk-and-rubia-mancuso-receive-ash-scholar-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/drs-jan-bewersdorf-coraline-mlynarczyk-and-rubia-mancuso-receive-ash-scholar-awards/ Jan Bewersdorf, MD, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology and hematology), Coraline Mlynarczyk, PhD, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology, hematology, and pathology), and Rubia Mancuso, PhD, postdoctoral associate, received American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2026 Scholar Awards. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ A dozen awards honored 15 people at January's Yale Cancer Center Annual Awards for work in 2025. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/national-medical-honor-society-honors-yale-researchers/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/national-medical-honor-society-honors-yale-researchers/ The American Society of Clinical Investigation honors five Yale physician-scientists and their research Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/bbrf-recognizes-girgenti-for-top-research-achievement-in-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/bbrf-recognizes-girgenti-for-top-research-achievement-in-2025/ Research by Matthew Girgenti, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry, has been highlighted as a Top Achievement for 2025 by the Brain Behavior Research Foundation. The research, Single-Cell Analysis Reveals Brain Changes Underlying PTSD, was published in Nature on June 18, 2025. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/3-million-dollar-gift-to-advance-research-in-multiple-sclerosis/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/3-million-dollar-gift-to-advance-research-in-multiple-sclerosis/ The gift is a commitment to advancing medical research in multiple sclerosis, and it's rooted in gratitude to David Hafler, MD. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ Several internal funding opportunities are open to faculty, clinicians, or trainees at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) throughout each academic year. View the fall 2025 recipients and learn more about the awards offered this semester. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-appointments-december-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-appointments-december-2025/ Congratulations to the following Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members, who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/braddock-lab-sheds-light-on-two-debilitating-spinal-disorders/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/braddock-lab-sheds-light-on-two-debilitating-spinal-disorders/ A new study from the Braddock Laboratory at Yale School of Medicine sheds light on the pathogenesis of two debilitating spinal disorders prevalent in the aging population – ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), and presents potential groundbreaking therapy. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/10/stress-hormones-can-alter-brain-networks-and-strengthen-emotional-memories https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/10/stress-hormones-can-alter-brain-networks-and-strengthen-emotional-memories A new Yale study investigates how cortisol, a stress-related hormone, helps the brain build emotional memories. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/aps-honors-shulman-for-lifetime-achievements/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/aps-honors-shulman-for-lifetime-achievements/ The American Physiological Society presented its 2026 Physiology in Perspective Walter B. Cannon Award to Gerald I. Shulman, MD, PhD, George R. Cowgill Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and professor of cellular molecular physiology. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/january-2026-faculty-workshops-and-wellness-webinar-opportunities/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/january-2026-faculty-workshops-and-wellness-webinar-opportunities/ The Office of Academic Professional Development (OAPD) will hold faculty workshops on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Jan. 28, and the next wellness webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Register today! Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/health/cold-flu/norovirus-best-cleaner-to-use-rcna247575 https://www.today.com/health/cold-flu/norovirus-best-cleaner-to-use-rcna247575 Cases of norovirus are beginning to increase in areas of the U.S. But experts like Craig Wilen, MD, say you can’t rely on hand sanitizer alone to protect you from this particular bug. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/andrew-goodman-wins-pew-charitable-trust-innovation-fund-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/andrew-goodman-wins-pew-charitable-trust-innovation-fund-award/ The award, which supports interdisciplinary collaborations, will support Andrew Goodman’s research into how drugs and microbes alter the gut microbiome. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/quick-question-do-we-know-what-causes-long-covid/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/quick-question-do-we-know-what-causes-long-covid/ During an interview on the Health Veritas podcast, Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, discussed post-acute infection syndromes, like Long COVID, and what we’re learning about them. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z https://ctmirror.org/2025/11/28/yale-malaria-research-federal-cuts/ https://ctmirror.org/2025/11/28/yale-malaria-research-federal-cuts/ Despite cuts in federal funding for global health research, Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Amy Bei has continued her work with support from alternate funding sources. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/assistant-professor-luisa-escobar-hoyos-receives-prestigious-medical-research-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/assistant-professor-luisa-escobar-hoyos-receives-prestigious-medical-research-award/ Luisa Escobar-Hoyos, MSc, PhD, an assistant professor in the Departments of Therapeutic Radiology, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, and Medicine, has been awarded the 2025 Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Transformational Award. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.wric.com/business/press-releases/cision/20251112NE23279/27-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ https://www.wric.com/business/press-releases/cision/20251112NE23279/27-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ Twenty-seven Yale School of Medicine (YSM) faculty members were recognized today for ranking among the most Highly Cited Researchers for 2025. The list, composed by the data and analytics firm Clarivate, highlights scientists in the top 1% in their field for number of times their work has been cited. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/13/whole-body-disease-why-endometriosis-so-difficult-diagnose-and-treat https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/13/whole-body-disease-why-endometriosis-so-difficult-diagnose-and-treat Endometriosis affects one in 10 women of reproductive age across the United States. In a QA, world-renowned expert Hugh Taylor explains why it’s often misunderstood—and what treatments exist today. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/the-power-of-progress-in-lung-cancer/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/the-power-of-progress-in-lung-cancer/ Dr. Roy Herbst shares the progress that has been made in lung cancer care and research at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/ysm-faculty-recognized-with-yale-faculty-innovation-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/news-article/ysm-faculty-recognized-with-yale-faculty-innovation-awards/ Eight YSM faculty innovators received 2025 Yale Faculty Innovation Awards for translating breakthrough research into ventures that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/lab-launch-eleven-faculty-innovators-recognized-turning-research-real-world-impact https://ventures.yale.edu/news/lab-launch-eleven-faculty-innovators-recognized-turning-research-real-world-impact The 2025 Yale Faculty Innovation Awards honor academic founders whose startups—rooted in Yale research—are advancing breakthroughs in health, sustainability, and engineering. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 Z