Building community to advance metabolic science
A new Yale program will allow investigators to tackle questions relating to how mitochondrial function and regulation impacts metabolism and disease. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - January 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Eliminating racial bias in health care AI: Expert panel offers guidelines
A new report from a panel of healthcare experts, led in part by Yale ’s Lucila Ohno-Machado, identifies core guiding principles for addressing algorithmic bias. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - January 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

YSM selects former NIH director Francis Collins as commencement speaker
Collins, a physician-geneticist and the former director of the National Institutes of Health, will address the M.D. Class of 2024 at its Commencement on May 20. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Multi-ancestry study uncovers shared genetics of problematic drinking
A study led by VA and Yale researchers reveals ancestries around the world possess a common genetic architecture for problematic alcohol use. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

JN.1 and other new coronavirus strains: Three things to know
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has continued to mutate and spread. Yale experts tell you what you need to know. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

A night of fun raises money to help fight hunger and homelessness
Members of the Yale School of Medicine community opened their hearts and their wallets at the 30th Annual Hunger& Homelessness Charity Auction on Dec. 6. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies
Yale researchers have found significant disparities in the use of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction among older Asian American and South Korean women. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Brett Lindenbach, PhD, 1968 –2023
Lindenbach, associate professor of microbial pathogenesis and of comparative medicine at Yale School of Medicine, died on Dec. 16. He was 55. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Yale Internal Medicine ’s most popular stories in 2023
In 2023, the Department of Internal Medicine debuted new programs, showcased groundbreaking research, launched innovative educational opportunities, and more. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Physician Associate Class of 2023 celebrated at graduation ceremony
Thirty-nine Yale School of Medicine PA Program students received their Master of Medical Science degree at a ceremony on Dec. 4 in Woolsey Hall. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Using molecular ‘cookie cutters’ to view membrane protein organization
Protein organization is key to protein function — but difficult to uncover for membrane proteins. A new Yale-developed method overcomes the biggest challenges. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Casgevy and Lyfgenia: Two gene therapies approved for sickle cell disease
Yale doctors discuss the implications of these treatments recently approved by the FDA for those with the debilitating blood disorder. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Yale Ventures ’ top innovation stories from 2023
From improving health to building a more sustainable world, Yale ’s innovation community remains focused on positively impacting the world’s greatest challenges. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Treating opioid disorder without meds more harmful than no treatment at all
Non-medication-based treatments for opioid use disorder may be more harmful than no treatment at all, a new Yale study finds. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

At 100 College St., building connections inside and out
During the dedication of 100 College St. this month, Yale celebrated research, people, and the power of connection. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news