https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=114068 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at MORE en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:08:55 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/mazure-chairs-new-white-house-initiative/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/mazure-chairs-new-white-house-initiative/ The latest chapter in Carolyn Mazure's decades-long work in the field of women's health. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-evolution-of-psychiatry/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-evolution-of-psychiatry/ John Krystal, MD, is a leading psychiatrist who specializes in the pharmacotherapy of psychiatric disorders and a pioneering researcher into the fast-acting effects of ketamine. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/on-a-mission/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/on-a-mission/ Marcella Nunez-Smith is laser-focused on eliminating inequities among marginalized people. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/whry-celebrates-25-years-of-advancing-womens-health/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/whry-celebrates-25-years-of-advancing-womens-health/ WHRY celebrates 25 years of advancing women’s health Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2023/03/02/exclusive-mark-zuckerberg-and-priscilla-chan-on-their-new-biohub-in-chicago-and-how-they-plan-to-spend-billions-to-help-others-cure-or-manage-disease/?sh=3178c8f8d897 https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2023/03/02/exclusive-mark-zuckerberg-and-priscilla-chan-on-their-new-biohub-in-chicago-and-how-they-plan-to-spend-billions-to-help-others-cure-or-manage-disease/?sh=3178c8f8d897 In a rare interview, the Meta Platforms CEO and his pediatrician wife, who are co-CEOs of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, discuss their plans to use technology to deepen understanding of human cells and tissues—and the impact they want it to have on human health. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/addy-huckins-petrakis-elected-to-connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/addy-huckins-petrakis-elected-to-connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering/ Three faculty in the Yale Department of Psychiatry have been elected to membership in the Connecticut Academy of Science Engineering (CASE). Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology; Laura Huckins, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry; and Ismene Petrakis, MD, professor of psychiatry, will be recognized at CASE’s 48th annual meeting this spring. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/yale-black-postdoctoral-association-reveal-banner-series/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/yale-black-postdoctoral-association-reveal-banner-series/ The Yale Black Postdoctoral Association reveal their banner series showcasing members of the association alongside personal quotes unique to their experiences as being traditionally underrepresented in science. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/participatory-action-research-study-demonstrates-the-value-of-team-science-led-by-people-in-mental-health-recovery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/participatory-action-research-study-demonstrates-the-value-of-team-science-led-by-people-in-mental-health-recovery/ A new study led by members of Fountain House, the originator of the “Clubhouse” model of mental health, in partnership with researchers in the Yale Department of Psychiatry demonstrates the power of studies led by people in mental health recovery. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://whyy.org/episodes/shedding-light-on-depression-and-stigma/ https://whyy.org/episodes/shedding-light-on-depression-and-stigma/ Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology, and Ashley Clayton, MA, a research associate at the Family Violence Research Program in The Sullivan Lab, were recent guests on WHYY's "The Connection" talking about depression and stigma. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-35-new-members-in-2023/ https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-35-new-members-in-2023/ East Hartford, CT —The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) announces the election of 35 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 48th Annual Meeting and Dinner to be held at the Woodwinds in Branford on May 24, 2023. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/gordon-honored-by-national-partnership-for-community-leadership/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/gordon-honored-by-national-partnership-for-community-leadership/ Derrick M. Gordon, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and director of the Program on Male Development in the Division of Prevention and Community Research, is the National Partnership for Community Leadership’s (NPCL) 2023 Research and Scholarship Award Recipient. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/a-commitment-to-community/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/a-commitment-to-community/ The Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity at Yale Cancer Center strives to achieve health equity and eliminate the burden of cancer for all, across Connecticut. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/macarthur-award-offers-three-internal-medicine-faculty-ability-to-pay-it-forward/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/macarthur-award-offers-three-internal-medicine-faculty-ability-to-pay-it-forward/ Of the 19 MacArthur Fellows affiliated with Yale University at the time of their award, three of them are faculty from the Department of Internal Medicine: Gretchen Berland, MD, Mary Tinetti, MD, and Emily Wang, MD, MAS. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service As the third anniversary of the pandemic approaches, Abbe R. Gluck and Marcella Nunez-Smith reflect on the roles of a lifetime — creating a national response. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service As the third anniversary of the pandemic approaches, Abbe R. Gluck and Marcella Nunez-Smith reflect on the roles of a lifetime — creating a national response. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/how-the-fight-or-flight-hormone-affects-womens-hearts-differently/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/how-the-fight-or-flight-hormone-affects-womens-hearts-differently/ A recent study finds women and men's hearts are affected differently by exposure to the "fight or flight" hormone, noradrenaline. The difference in heart electrical activity may be a factor in arrhythmia susceptibility. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.uchicago.edu/story/uchicago-award-six-honorary-degrees-convocation-2023 https://news.uchicago.edu/story/uchicago-award-six-honorary-degrees-convocation-2023 YCSC Professor James Comer will receive the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Chicago in June 2023. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/what-is-postpartum-psychosis-140046322.html?guccounter=1 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/what-is-postpartum-psychosis-140046322.html?guccounter=1 Ariadna Forray, MD, associate professor of psychiatry, spoke to Yahoo! Life about a rare condition some mothers develop after delivery called postpartum psychosis. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/dr-kristen-nwanyanwus-project-submission-to-the-ycci-community-engaged-research-pilot-program-entitled-development-of-a-community-responsive-digital-health-tool-for-diabetic-retinopathy-screening-selected-for-funding/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/dr-kristen-nwanyanwus-project-submission-to-the-ycci-community-engaged-research-pilot-program-entitled-development-of-a-community-responsive-digital-health-tool-for-diabetic-retinopathy-screening-selected-for-funding/ We are excited to announce that Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu’s project submission to the YCCI Community Engaged Research Pilot program entitled “Development of a Community Responsive Digital Health Tool for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening” has been selected for funding. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/awards-and-honors-fall-2022/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/awards-and-honors-fall-2022/ 2021 Awards and Honors Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/dr-dyett-desir-honored-with-leadership-award-from-new-haven-county-medical-association/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/dr-dyett-desir-honored-with-leadership-award-from-new-haven-county-medical-association/ Dr. Dyett Desir was celebrated by the New Haven County Medical Association with a leadership award at its 2022 annual meeting on Oct. 27. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/biomarkers-could-help-determine-which-young-er-breast-cancer-patients-need-chemotherapy-and-which-do-not-yale-cancer-center-researchers-find/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/biomarkers-could-help-determine-which-young-er-breast-cancer-patients-need-chemotherapy-and-which-do-not-yale-cancer-center-researchers-find/ New research from Yale Cancer Center identified that two simple biomarkers, immune cells and estrogen receptor levels, could differentiate which young women with ER+ breast cancer need chemotherapy to improve their survival, and which only need a monthly injection of endocrine therapy to suppress ovarian function. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/lessons-and-plans-for-womens-health/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/lessons-and-plans-for-womens-health/ WHRY Advisory Council Chair Susanna Krentz talks about what she has learned since joining the center and what she hopes we can accomplish in the years ahead. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/health-notes-fda-warns-of-potential-inaccurate-readings-of-pulse-oximeters-citing-report-on-race/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/health-notes-fda-warns-of-potential-inaccurate-readings-of-pulse-oximeters-citing-report-on-race/ Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert concerning the use of pulse oximeters to measure blood oxygen levels, warning that the devices “have limitations and a risk of inaccuracy under certain circumstances that should be considered.” Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/understanding-alzheimers-disease-single-cell-analysis-and-sex-specific-research-provide-new-insights/ https://medicine.yale.edu/more/news-article/understanding-alzheimers-disease-single-cell-analysis-and-sex-specific-research-provide-new-insights/ Alzheimer's researchers identify sex-specific differences by studying single cells, revealing genetic activity that may help explain women's risk for AD. 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