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Stem cells have reshaped modern biology. At Yale School of Medicine, researchers are uncovering how they function and how to harness them for human health.
- May 18, 2026
Xiaona Lu, MD, PhD, has been honored with two prestigious awards at the 2026 American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
- April 29, 2026
A new study identifies oleic acid as an unexpected driver of tumor growth and points to omega-3-rich diets as a potential prevention strategy.
- April 08, 2026
Yong-Hui Jiang’s research has uncovered the biology of neurogenetic disorders like Angelman syndrome and autism. His genome-editing work could lead to targeted therapies.
- March 24, 2026
Berna Sozen, PhD, Assistant Professor of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science. Awarded annually by the Vilcek Foundation, the prize honors immigrant contributions to science and culture in the United States.
- March 06, 2026
Smita Krishnaswamy, PhD, Associate Professor of Genetics and Computer Science at the Yale School of Medicine, is part of a multidisciplinary international research team awarded up to $25 million by Cancer Grand Challenges. The team, known as REWIRE-CAN, was selected from over 220 global applicants to tackle one of the most daunting hurdles in oncology: the "rewiring" of cancer cells to reverse treatment resistance.
- February 27, 2026
Krishnaswamy lab is key partner in team awarded ARPA-H funding to revolutionize drug development
- November 12, 2025Source: American Parkinson Disease Association
Our new research center at Yale has surged forward on multiple fronts: new drug discovery via AI, powerful biomarker studies, and a thriving clinical program.
- October 27, 2025
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.
- August 25, 2025
The Yale School of Medicine Department of Genetics is proud to announce that two of its faculty members, Dr. Berna Sozen and Dr. Steven Reilly, have been named 2025 Pew Biomedical Scholars. This prestigious honor recognizes young investigators of exceptional promise in biomedical science.