https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=115473 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Gunel Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:39:31 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/25/cracking-holy-grail-challenge-cancer-cell-therapy https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/25/cracking-holy-grail-challenge-cancer-cell-therapy Yale scientists have engineered natural killer cells that eliminate solid tumors in mouse models. The study may lead to a simpler, “off the shelf” immunotherapy for hard-to-treat cancers. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/meningiomas-subsets-genetics-drivers-identified/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/meningiomas-subsets-genetics-drivers-identified/ A team of Yale researchers, led by Zeynep Erson-Omay, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Murat Gunel, MD, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, Sterling Professor of Neurosurgery, and professor of genetics and of neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine, has identified a previously unrecognized molecular subgroup of meningiomas defined by recurrent gene fusions involving FOS and FOSB genes. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000214185 https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000214185 Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are pathologic dilatations of cerebral arteries with the potential for rupture and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). While inflammation is implicated in IA pathogenesis, the precise immune regulatory mechanisms underlying IA stability, growth, and rupture remain poorly defined. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2025/09/09/barbara-netter-to-be-honored-with-greenwich-hospitals-arc-of-care-campaign-award/ https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2025/09/09/barbara-netter-to-be-honored-with-greenwich-hospitals-arc-of-care-campaign-award/ The hospital’s annual Benefit, to be held at Greenwich Country Club, will recognize neurosurgeons Murat Günel, MD, and Zion Zibly, MD, whose transformative work in the community has been enhanced by Mrs. Netter’s philanthropic leadership. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-dollar277-million-grant-toward-autism-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-dollar277-million-grant-toward-autism-research/ The interdisciplinary research project aims to leverage state-of-the-art technologies and cross-departmental expertise to develop large brain models that will serve as the basis for personalized, circuit-based therapies. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/01/smooth-brain-disorders-may-share-common-cause-and-potential-treatment https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/01/smooth-brain-disorders-may-share-common-cause-and-potential-treatment Yale researchers may have found a treatment target for a spectrum of genetic disorders that lead to brain malformations, seizures, and intellectual disability. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/rebecca-starble-and-danielle-miyagishima-win-2024-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics-for-exceptional-research-and-service/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/rebecca-starble-and-danielle-miyagishima-win-2024-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics-for-exceptional-research-and-service/ Rebecca Starble and Danielle Miyagishima Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/daniela-renedo-md-wins-american-heart-association-stroke-basic-science-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/gunel/news-article/daniela-renedo-md-wins-american-heart-association-stroke-basic-science-award/ The American Heart Association has honored Daniela Renedo, MD a postdoctoral fellow in the departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology, with the Stroke Basic Science Award for excellence in cerebrovascular disease research. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z