https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-rss/?title=Pathology%20News&orgId=108738 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Pathology en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:41:18 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/three-from-ysm-elected-to-asci/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/three-from-ysm-elected-to-asci/ The American Society for Clinical Investigation is one of the nation’s oldest medical honor societies. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/ March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Marie Robert, Yale Medicine pathologist and professor at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/long-living-wild-mouse-may-hold-secret-to-healthy-aging/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/long-living-wild-mouse-may-hold-secret-to-healthy-aging/ A desert-living wild mouse lives longer and ages more gracefully than other mice. How it does could give clues for boosting human longevity. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/pathology-slides-teach-residents-fellows/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/pathology-slides-teach-residents-fellows/ The vast slide collection that Peter Humphrey, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of pathology, amassed over his 40-year career as a genitourinary pathologist is being converted to digital form and will be used to teach pathology residents and fellows for generations. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ On February 6, 2026, YCC CRTEC welcomed students from Hill Regional Career High School to our Cancer Research Discovery Program (CRDP), a day designed to introduce them to careers in cancer research and medicine. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/drs-jan-bewersdorf-coraline-mlynarczyk-and-rubia-mancuso-receive-ash-scholar-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/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/pathology/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/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/pathology/news-article/residency-programs-encourage-collaboration-with-clinical-pathologic-conference/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/residency-programs-encourage-collaboration-with-clinical-pathologic-conference/ Residents of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Pathology, and Internal Medicine held their first Clinical-Pathologic Consensus Conference on Jan. 15, 2026, to help doctors from different specialties learn from each other by working together and talking. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.cancer.org/research/acs-research-news/yosemite-acs-award-over-6-million-in-research-grants.html https://www.cancer.org/research/acs-research-news/yosemite-acs-award-over-6-million-in-research-grants.html The American Cancer Society (ACS) is excited to announce the second year of its partnership with Yosemite, a venture capital firm dedicated to making cancer non-lethal. Together, ACS and Yosemite are jointly awarding more than $6 million in research grants to leading academic scientists developing next-generation cancer therapies. This year’s awards support groundbreaking work in two transformative areas of oncology: cancer vaccines and cancer-targeted toxins. Funded projects span institutions across the United States and reflect a diverse portfolio of innovative approaches. The 2025 grant recipients represent a multidisciplinary group of researchers whose work is poised to fuel the next wave of novel cancer therapeutics. ACS and Yosemite share a commitment to accelerating discoveries leading to more effective, less toxic treatments for cancer patients. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/new-technology-offers-deeper-understanding-of-cancer-progression/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/new-technology-offers-deeper-understanding-of-cancer-progression/ A Yale School of Medicine study introduces new technology that allows researchers to examine where gene activity is happening in a tissue and what proteins are present and where, all on a single sample. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/meningiomas-subsets-genetics-drivers-identified/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/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://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/new-yale-study-reveals-mechanism-behind-persistent-autoimmune-joint-destruction/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/new-yale-study-reveals-mechanism-behind-persistent-autoimmune-joint-destruction/ Nearly 1.5 million Americans and nearly 5% of women over the age of 55 have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an incurable autoimmune disease marked by joint inflammation and subsequent damage. Despite advances in treatment, such as targeted immunotherapies, joint erosion persists even during disease remission. A new Yale study explains the cellular underpinnings of this ongoing joint destruction. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:23:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-research-in-breast-cancer-and-hematology-showcased-at-national-meetings/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-research-in-breast-cancer-and-hematology-showcased-at-national-meetings/ Members of the Center for Breast Cancer and the Hematology Program at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital recently presented their latest groundbreaking research on two national stages. First at the annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting, followed by the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/the-future-of-medicine-physician-scientists-and-mentorship/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/the-future-of-medicine-physician-scientists-and-mentorship/ For Erica Herzog, MD, PhD, being a mentor is a privilege that is immensely fulfilling. This summer, two of Herzog’s mentees met career benchmarks, and both credit Herzog and her guidance for getting them there. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-research-advances-presented-at-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium-annual-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-research-advances-presented-at-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium-annual-meeting/ Members of the Center for Breast Cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center attended the 48th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), from December 9-12, 2025. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/for-families-battling-brain-cancer-new-treatment-brings-hope/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/for-families-battling-brain-cancer-new-treatment-brings-hope/ A Yale spinout developed a new drug for treatment-resistant glioblastomas that could reach patients as soon as next year. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/braddock-lab-sheds-light-on-two-debilitating-spinal-disorders/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/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://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/researchers-uncover-a-backup-defense-system-in-the-gut/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/researchers-uncover-a-backup-defense-system-in-the-gut/ Scientists discovered an unusual method of antibody production in the gut that may help future mucosal vaccine design. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ On Dec. 8, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Yale’s Woolsey Hall to celebrate the 52nd Commencement of the Physician Associate (PA) Program. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-research-advances-presented-at-american-society-of-hematology-annual-meeting2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-research-advances-presented-at-american-society-of-hematology-annual-meeting2025/ Physicians, scientists, and trainees from Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital attended the 67th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in Orlando, FL, December 6-9, 2025 to present the latest advances in hematological research and clinical care from Yale. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-to-present-breakthrough-breast-cancer-research-at-international-conference-in-texas/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-to-present-breakthrough-breast-cancer-research-at-international-conference-in-texas/ At SABCS, Yale Cancer Center experts will present groundbreaking research on hormone replacement therapy in breast cancer care, innovative treatment options for HER2-positive and hormone receptor-positive breast cancers, and the impact of patient-centered approaches to care. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-to-present-latest-findings-at-american-society-of-hematologys-annual-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-to-present-latest-findings-at-american-society-of-hematologys-annual-meeting/ At the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting, Yale Cancer Center experts will present new findings in key areas from vaccine effectiveness to new biomarkers and therapies for blood diseases. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-stomach-cancer-can-be-hard-to-stage-accurately/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-stomach-cancer-can-be-hard-to-stage-accurately/ In today’s Health Headlines, Dr. Marie Robert shares why stomach cancer can be hard to stage accurately, what to know about challenging types of pancreatic lesions, and questions pathologists wish patients would ask about their pathology results. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/progress-and-hope-sharing-the-latest-advances-in-lung-cancer-care/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/progress-and-hope-sharing-the-latest-advances-in-lung-cancer-care/ On November 17, 2025, in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, members of our Center for Thoracic Cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center presented a patient forum: "Progress and Hope: Sharing the Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Care." The event was held in person at 55 Park Street in New Haven, CT. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/the-power-of-progress-in-lung-cancer/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/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/pathology/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ Yale School of Medicine faculty members were recognized for publishing studies that rank in the top 1% based on the number of citations they received in their field. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/nets-awareness-day-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/nets-awareness-day-2025/ On November 10, 2025, Dr. Pamela Kunz hosted a Smilow Shares in honor of NETS Awareness Day. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/qanda-bosenberg-honored-for-melanoma-research-with-lifetime-achievement-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/qanda-bosenberg-honored-for-melanoma-research-with-lifetime-achievement-award/ In honor of his outstanding achievement in the field of melanoma research, the Society for Melanoma Research has selected Marcus Bosenberg, MD, PhD, Anthony N. Brady Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Immunobiology; co-director, Yale SPORE in Skin Cancer; director, Yale Center for Immuno-Oncology; and co-leader, cancer immunology, Yale Cancer Center, for its Lifetime Achievement Award. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-develops-dual-action-vaccine-to-combat-aggressive-merkel-cell-carcinoma/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-develops-dual-action-vaccine-to-combat-aggressive-merkel-cell-carcinoma/ Yale researchers have developed a new vaccine that does double duty against a rare and aggressive skin cancer, by targeting the protein essential to tumor cell growth and by adding a key signal to boost the immune system response, published Oct. 28 in Cell Reports. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yajaira-suarez-receives-judah-folkman-award-for-pioneering-work-in-blood-vessel-biology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yajaira-suarez-receives-judah-folkman-award-for-pioneering-work-in-blood-vessel-biology/ Yajaira Suárez, PhD, has won the Judah Folkman Award for her research in vascular biology. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-pathology-develops-ai-tool-that-checks-records-to-ensure-accuracy/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-pathology-develops-ai-tool-that-checks-records-to-ensure-accuracy/ Yale Department of Pathology has developed a new AI tool that checks a pathologist’s report against a patient’s complete medical record to ensure the accuracy of the final report. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/improving-immunotherapy-responses-by-approaching-resistance-on-two-fronts/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/improving-immunotherapy-responses-by-approaching-resistance-on-two-fronts/ Two therapies can be better than one for treating some cancers, concludes a Yale study published Oct. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight that finds promise in pairing a drug that blocks a distinct immunosuppressive arm of the immune response with an established therapy that boosts the immune system to fight cancer. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/dna-repair-cancer-metabolism-and-novel-therapeutics/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/dna-repair-cancer-metabolism-and-novel-therapeutics/ Video interview in the lab of Ranjit S. Bindra, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at Yale School of Medicine and co-director of the Yale Brain Tumor Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/2025-aabb-foundation-scientific-research-grant-scholar-recipients/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/2025-aabb-foundation-scientific-research-grant-scholar-recipients/ “The AABB Early-Career Scientific Research Grant was my first grant as a Principal Investigator. It was instrumental in helping support protected time for my research, and allowed me to investigate the application of a new technology that I developed to understand immune responses in patients on my clinical service.” Grant Year: 2022 Project: Identification of T cell epitopes in hemophilia patients with inhibitors using next-generation mapping technologies Project Led To: AABB Foundation project led to the formation of an ongoing collaboration with the Hematology department at my institution, helped us establish a workflow to collect and study consented clinical samples for our research, and helped clarify and instigate improvements in our auto-antigen identification workflow Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.aabb.org/foundation/early-career-scientific-research-grants-program/scientific-research-grant-scholar-recipients https://www.aabb.org/foundation/early-career-scientific-research-grants-program/scientific-research-grant-scholar-recipients Established in 1985, the AABB Foundation Scholar recognition celebrates advancements in research following the receipt of early-career grant funding from the AABB Foundation. Recipients of the Scientific Research Grant transition into AABB Foundation Scholars upon concluding their grant term and submitting a comprehensive research report. These Scholars are honored at the AABB Annual Meeting. On average, AABB Foundation Scholars publish 20 peer-reviewed articles within three years of completing their grant, frequently achieving top 10th percentile scores for NIH R01 funding. These emerging leaders drive significant medical breakthroughs in blood and biotherapies. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://patch.com/connecticut/hartford/ct-bhi-announces-recipients-2025-breast-cancer-research-education-grants https://patch.com/connecticut/hartford/ct-bhi-announces-recipients-2025-breast-cancer-research-education-grants The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative has announced the recipients of the 2025 Research and Education Grants, and recognized individuals receiving CTBHI Awards of Distinction for their efforts in support of the organization and their work raising funds to support breast cancer research. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/y-age-symposium-draws-crowd-for-day-long-discussion-on-human-longevity/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/y-age-symposium-draws-crowd-for-day-long-discussion-on-human-longevity/ The second annual Y-Age Symposium hosted by the Yale Center for Research on Aging (Y-Age) filled The Anlyan Center at Yale School of Medicine on October 13 as scientists and researchers from Yale and beyond discussed the growing fields of human longevity, geroscience, and the biology of aging. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/how-a-biopsy-helps-diagnose-liver-diseases/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/how-a-biopsy-helps-diagnose-liver-diseases/ Dr. Marie Robert discusses fatty liver disease and its implications for liver cancer. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/google-maps-approach-to-revolutionize-lung-cancer-treatment/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/google-maps-approach-to-revolutionize-lung-cancer-treatment/ Researchers, led by Thazin Nwe Aung, PhD, in the laboratory of David Rimm, MD, PhD, have developed a way to predict how lung cancer cells will respond to different therapies, allowing people with the most common form of lung cancer to receive more effective individualized treatment. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/transforming-kidney-care-through-tissue-engineering/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/transforming-kidney-care-through-tissue-engineering/ Yale School of Medicine’s William Chang, MD, PhD, explores how tissue engineering — using stem cells, organ-on-a-chip devices, and engineered microvasculature — might one day offer new alternatives. In a QA, the assistant professor of medicine (nephrology), reflects on his journey into the field and his recent breakthroughs. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:37:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-to-present-at-top-international-oncology-conference/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-to-present-at-top-international-oncology-conference/ Later this week, at the 2025 ESMO Congress in Madrid, Spain, YCC researchers will deliver oral presentations, participate in panel discussions, and lead educational sessions covering a wide range of topics, including targeted therapies, biomarkers for resistance to immunotherapy, innovative combination therapies for advanced colorectal cancer, and advancements in patient supportive care. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ An intensive two-day Yale Cancer Research symposium, dedicated to advancing cancer science through innovation and strengthening partnerships between Yale University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), brought together researchers from multiple disciplines this week. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/exploring-the-next-frontier-of-cancer-biomarkers-in-precision-medicine https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/exploring-the-next-frontier-of-cancer-biomarkers-in-precision-medicine Regarding finding the right drug for the right patient, the reality of cancer management is far more complex than a single genetic mutation, according to David Rimm, MD, PhD. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/looking-beyond-genomics-to-advance-precision-medicine-in-cancer-care https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/looking-beyond-genomics-to-advance-precision-medicine-in-cancer-care It may be time for precision medicine to expand beyond the genomics realm and enter the protein space in the management of melanoma and other cancers, according to David Rimm, MD, PhD. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/advancing-ai-in-pathology-precision-medicine-and-the-melanoma-landscape https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/advancing-ai-in-pathology-precision-medicine-and-the-melanoma-landscape Dr. David Rimm spoke with Cancer Network on his latest research. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/awarded-yale-medicine-distinguished-clinical-career-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/awarded-yale-medicine-distinguished-clinical-career-award/ The Yale Medicine Distinguished Clinical Career Award honors physicians who have contributed to Yale Medicine for at least 20 years since completing their fellowship training and whose careers are marked by significant accomplishments, exemplary dedication, and important contributions to advancing the practice, the overall medical profession, and the community. The award is intended to honor faculty members who are widely recognized as distinguished clinicians and who have devoted the main part of their careers to Yale. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/biomarker-expression-intensity-impacts-melanoma-treatment-decision-making https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/biomarker-expression-intensity-impacts-melanoma-treatment-decision-making In an interview with CancerNetwork®, Thazin Nwe Aung, PhD, an associate research scientist in Pathology at the Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center, discussed strategies for overcoming resistance to immunotherapy and other drugs among patients with melanoma. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/six-faculty-members-receive-yale-medicines-highest-honors-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/six-faculty-members-receive-yale-medicines-highest-honors-2025/ Six Yale School of Medicine (YSM) faculty members have been recognized for their significant career accomplishments and contributions to the medical practice, science and medicine, and the community. At a ceremony on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, the following individuals were honored for receiving the David J. Leffell, MD, Prize for Clinical Excellence and the Distinguished Clinical Career Award. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/scaling-immune-cell-quantification-in-melanoma-through-ai-driven-assessment https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/scaling-immune-cell-quantification-in-melanoma-through-ai-driven-assessment According to Thazin Nwe Aung, PhD, an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven assessment for scoring tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) may help better predict melanoma prognoses vs pathologist scoring. Aung, an associate research scientist in Pathology at the Yale School of Medicine, spoke with CancerNetwork® about the publication of a multi-institutional prognostic study she authored in JAMA Network Open that compared pathologist-read vs AI-driven assessments of TILs among patients with melanoma. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/scientists-pinpoint-macrophages-that-fight-chronic-inflammation/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pathology/news-article/scientists-pinpoint-macrophages-that-fight-chronic-inflammation/ Immune cells found in fat tissue are linked to age-associated inflammation, Yale researchers find. The cells could be a target for slowing age-related illness. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 Z