https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=109569 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Stem Cell Center en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:12:04 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/establish-yale-transketolase-deficiency-program-advance-rare-disease-resesarch/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://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/stemcell/news-article/jonathan-weerakkody-phd-receives-patterson-trust-mentored-research-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/jonathan-weerakkody-phd-receives-patterson-trust-mentored-research-award/ Postdoctoral Associate Jonathan Weerakkody, PhD, won the Robert E. Leet and Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust Mentored Research Award for "miRNA Signatures in Astrocyte-Enriched Small Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis Progression." Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://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/stemcell/news-article/the-tommy-fund-a-legacy-of-support-and-growth-for-pediatric-oncology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/the-tommy-fund-a-legacy-of-support-and-growth-for-pediatric-oncology/ The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer is a non-profit organization that supports pediatric oncology and hematology patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital as well as their families, the medical and support staff. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/berna-sozen-wins-vilcek-prize-for-creative-promise-in-biomedical-science/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/zooming-in-on-copd-a-single-cell-view-of-the-diseased-lung/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/zooming-in-on-copd-a-single-cell-view-of-the-diseased-lung/ People diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often experience markedly different symptoms, disease trajectories, and responses to treatment. To better understand this variability, a new study from researchers at Yale School of Medicine used single-cell sequencing technology alongside complementary spatial transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to examine lung tissue from people with COPD in unprecedented detail. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:27:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/28/developing-immunity-allergens-little-dirty-goes-long-way https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/28/developing-immunity-allergens-little-dirty-goes-long-way New Yale research finds that microbe-diverse environments build protective immune memory that helps prevent allergies. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/where-community-and-academic-medicine-meet-adam-mayerson/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/where-community-and-academic-medicine-meet-adam-mayerson/ A Yale-trained endocrinologist whose career has been shaped by mentorship and sustained collaboration, Adam Mayerson, MD, now helps steward one of the Yale Department of Internal Medicine’s most essential but often unseen assets — its voluntary faculty. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/researchers-uncover-potential-pathway-to-address-williams-beuren-syndrome/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/researchers-uncover-potential-pathway-to-address-williams-beuren-syndrome/ A new Yale-led study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research provides insights into the development of supravalvular aortic stenosis and identifies a possible pathway for targeting the disorder. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/drug-induced-pneumonitis-the-risk-behind-new-cancer-therapies/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/drug-induced-pneumonitis-the-risk-behind-new-cancer-therapies/ A new review aims to help clinicians better recognize subtle signs of pneumonitis before they escalate. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/diagnosing-endometriosis-biomarkers-enable-early-noninvasive-detection/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/diagnosing-endometriosis-biomarkers-enable-early-noninvasive-detection/ Researchers identified molecular differences in young people with endometriosis that can be detected through a simple blood test. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/new-technology-offers-deeper-understanding-of-cancer-progression/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/new-yale-study-reveals-mechanism-behind-persistent-autoimmune-joint-destruction/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/3-million-dollar-gift-to-advance-research-in-multiple-sclerosis/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/yale-cancer-center-research-in-breast-cancer-and-hematology-showcased-at-national-meetings/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/the-future-of-medicine-physician-scientists-and-mentorship/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/january-2026-faculty-workshops-and-wellness-webinar-opportunities/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/yale-research-advances-presented-at-american-society-of-hematology-annual-meeting2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://news.yale.edu/2025/12/01/pioneering-drug-development-one-company-time https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/01/pioneering-drug-development-one-company-time In a QA, trailblazing chemist Craig Crews discusses the transformative science emerging from Yale—and why translating innovative ideas into real-world businesses is good for the university and New Haven. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/an-insatiable-curiosity/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/an-insatiable-curiosity/ Growing up in Uzbekistan as the Soviet Union crumbled, Ruslan Medzhitov, PhD, was an aspiring biologist whose academic pursuits were nearly derailed by forced labor, military conscription near Chernobyl during its nuclear meltdown, and an attempted coup. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-to-present-latest-findings-at-american-society-of-hematologys-annual-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/from-the-journals-issue-175/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/from-the-journals-issue-175/ A collection of recent journal publications from Yale School of Medicine researchers. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/sodium-channel-blockers/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/sodium-channel-blockers/ A new type of pain medication is here, delivering treatment without the side effects and potential for addiction that come with opioids. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/yale-obgyn-at-asrm2025-in-photos/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/yale-obgyn-at-asrm2025-in-photos/ Several Yale ObGyn faculty and researchers presented at the 2025 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/progress-and-hope-sharing-the-latest-advances-in-lung-cancer-care/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://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/stemcell/news-article/the-power-of-progress-in-lung-cancer/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/ysm-faculty-recognized-with-yale-faculty-innovation-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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 https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/cardiovascular-medicine-translational-research-award-announces-first-recipients/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/cardiovascular-medicine-translational-research-award-announces-first-recipients/ The Section of Cardiovascular Medicine recently established the Michaele and James Imbrogno Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Translational Research Award (TRA) to promote cardiovascular research that bridges molecular science, patient-oriented studies, and clinical cardiovascular disease. The TRA program announced its first two disease-oriented translational science team award recipients. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/reversing-fibrosis-new-research-provides-insight-for-novel-therapies/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/reversing-fibrosis-new-research-provides-insight-for-novel-therapies/ A Yale-led team developed a therapeutic antibody for the treatment of fibrosis and identified another promising target for future therapies. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/03/new-tool-understanding-chromosome-abnormalities-eggs-older-women https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/03/new-tool-understanding-chromosome-abnormalities-eggs-older-women Yale researchers have created a new method for simulating “aging-like” chromosome errors in mouse eggs to better understand female reproductive lifespan. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/qanda-bosenberg-honored-for-melanoma-research-with-lifetime-achievement-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://news.yale.edu/2025/10/29/new-insight-how-cilia-cell-surfaces-break-down https://news.yale.edu/2025/10/29/new-insight-how-cilia-cell-surfaces-break-down In a new study, Yale researchers identified a pathway that allows cells to “disassemble” their cilia before division — and found a possible connection to a neurological disorder. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/yale-develops-dual-action-vaccine-to-combat-aggressive-merkel-cell-carcinoma/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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/stemcell/news-article/ycc-publlications-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/ycc-publlications-2025/ Publications regarding cancer attributed to first- and last-authors of published papers Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/kaminski-to-step-down-as-yale-pccsm-section-chief/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/kaminski-to-step-down-as-yale-pccsm-section-chief/ When Naftali Kaminski, MD, was recruited to Yale in 2013 as section chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Yale-PCCSM) he planned to lead it for 10 years. Now, coming up on his thirteenth year, he is stepping down at the end of June 2026. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/2025-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/2025-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics/ The Carolyn Slayman Prize in Genetics honors students who have demonstrated exceptional scientific achievement and outstanding service to the scientific community. Named for Dr. Carolyn Walch Slayman, Sterling Professor of Genetics, the prize recognizes individuals who embody her dedication to rigorous scholarship, mentorship, and collegiality. This year, the prize is awarded to Monique Pedroza, Atreyo Pal, and Yubao Cheng. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/2025-yale-ku-forum-clinical-and-basic-neuroscience/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/2025-yale-ku-forum-clinical-and-basic-neuroscience/ Yale School of Medicine and Korea University will co-host the 2025 Yale-KU Forum, showcasing research on clinical and basic neuroscience. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/news-article/improving-immunotherapy-responses-by-approaching-resistance-on-two-fronts/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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://www.wtnh.com/on-air/nyberg/nyberg-yale-doctor-awarded-for-non-addictive-pain-treatment-discoveries/ https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/nyberg/nyberg-yale-doctor-awarded-for-non-addictive-pain-treatment-discoveries/ A doctor at the Yale School of Medicine became a recipient of the UK’s Sharpie Shafer Prize for his discoveries in non-addictive pain medicine. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.hcplive.com/view/rethinking-black-box-jak-inhibitors-find-their-place-dermatology https://www.hcplive.com/view/rethinking-black-box-jak-inhibitors-find-their-place-dermatology In 2021, ruxolitinib cream became the first Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in dermatology, marking the introduction of a new class of targeted, non-steroidal immunomodulators for inflammatory skin disease. 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/stemcell/news-article/y-age-symposium-draws-crowd-for-day-long-discussion-on-human-longevity/ https://medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/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.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/what-does-epstein-barr-virus-have-with-ms/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/what-does-epstein-barr-virus-have-with-ms/ About 93 percent of people without MS have been exposed to the virus, while it is believed that everyone with MS has been exposed, says David Hafler, MD , the William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor of Neurology and Professor of Immunobiology, and the chair of neurology at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z