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Research

Yale School of Medicine research spans the full spectrum of discovery—from fundamental studies of cells and molecules to translational science, clinical investigation, and trials that bring new therapies to patients. Building on a long history of landmark advances, YSM investigators work across departments and disciplines to address today’s most urgent questions in biology, medicine, and public health.

Use this page to explore research at YSM in several ways: find faculty collaborators by research keyword, browse research by department, connect with core facilities and services, and access resources that support compliant, high-quality research. You can also learn about research strategic planning, leadership and teams, and clinical trials, and read the latest stories highlighting new findings and innovations across the school.

Faculty by Research Keyword

Find collaborators and partners in your field of research at Yale School of Medicine. Faculty working in a specific research area can be found using the research by keyword listing.

Research by Department

The School of Medicine (YSM) has extraordinary strengths in basic science, translational and clinical research, and consistently rank in the top handful of medical schools receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Resources for Researchers & Investigators

Medical research is guided by many regulations, policies, and guidelines, and they are supported by various resources and offices at YSM.

Research Cores & Services

Yale’s Core Research Facilities provide Yale researchers access to state of the art scientific instrumentation, highly trained staff, and extraordinary consultants and specialists with the intent to keep Yale’s scientific research at the cutting edge.

Research Strategic Planning

Yale School of Medicine’s strategic plan for scientific research aligns with Yale’s broader plan of investment across scientific disciplines, and builds on key strengths in the school, such as data science, team science, and our health equity research.

Research Leadership & Teams

Deputy Deans for Basic Science, Clinical & Translational research, OPSSD Development Team, YCCI Senior Leadership, and more.
  • Clinical trials help researchers develop new and better treatments. The information they provide is the only way for medical breakthroughs to reach the public.