https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-rss/?orgId=108854&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Genetics en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:14:42 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/type-of-fat-not-the-amount-fuels-pancreatic-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/type-of-fat-not-the-amount-fuels-pancreatic-cancer/ 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. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yong-hui-jiang-unlocking-genetic-mysteries-to-treat-brain-disorders/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yong-hui-jiang-unlocking-genetic-mysteries-to-treat-brain-disorders/ 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. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/vilcek-foundation-honors-berna-sozen-with-the-creative-promise-in-biomedical-science-prize/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/vilcek-foundation-honors-berna-sozen-with-the-creative-promise-in-biomedical-science-prize/ 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. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-genetics-researcher-smita-krishnaswamy-joins-dollar25m-global-initiative-to-rewire-cancer-cells/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-genetics-researcher-smita-krishnaswamy-joins-dollar25m-global-initiative-to-rewire-cancer-cells/ 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. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/krishnaswamy-lab-is-key-partner-in-team-awarded-arpa-h-funding-to-revolutionize-drug-development/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/krishnaswamy-lab-is-key-partner-in-team-awarded-arpa-h-funding-to-revolutionize-drug-development/ Krishnaswamy lab is key partner in team awarded ARPA-H funding to revolutionize drug development Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:45:00 Z https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/precision-medicine-for-parkinsons-at-yale-research-center/ https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/precision-medicine-for-parkinsons-at-yale-research-center/ 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. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/2025-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/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://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-genetics-faculty-berna-sozen-and-steven-reilly-named-2025-pew-biomedical-scholars/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-genetics-faculty-berna-sozen-and-steven-reilly-named-2025-pew-biomedical-scholars/ 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. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-stefania-nicoli-elected-fellow-of-the-american-heart-association/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-stefania-nicoli-elected-fellow-of-the-american-heart-association/ Dr. Stefania Nicoli, PhD, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine was elected as a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), an honor that recognizes her outstanding scientific achievements and her continued commitment to advancing cardiovascular research. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-valentina-greco-named-to-50-scientists-that-inspire-list/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-valentina-greco-named-to-50-scientists-that-inspire-list/ Valentina Greco, PhD, Carolyn Walch Slayman Professor of Genetics, was named one of “50 Scientists that Inspire” from Cell Press. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/rare-disease-celebration-feb-21/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/rare-disease-celebration-feb-21/ Yale School of Medicine, the Department of Genetics, Yale New Haven Health, and the National Organization for Rare Disorders are hosting a Rare Disease Celebration on Friday, Feb. 21 from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Greenberg Conference Center. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/solving-the-mysteries-of-parkinsons-disease/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/solving-the-mysteries-of-parkinsons-disease/ Clemens Scherzer, MD, is leading the Stephen & Denise Adams Center for Parkinson’s Disease Research at Yale, where he aims to develop precision medicine that targets the genetic drivers of Parkinson’s. The center will utilize genomics and AI to create a comprehensive Parkinson’s Cell Atlas. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/rebecca-starble-and-danielle-miyagishima-win-2024-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics-for-exceptional-research-and-service/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/rebecca-starble-and-danielle-miyagishima-win-2024-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics-for-exceptional-research-and-service/ Rebecca Starble and Danielle Miyagishima Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/ai-in-medicine-workshop-explores-cutting-edge-ai-applications-in-drug-discovery/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/ai-in-medicine-workshop-explores-cutting-edge-ai-applications-in-drug-discovery/ Salt Lake City, Utah - July 9-12, 2024 – At the 22nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, the “Artificial Intelligence for Drug Discovery – Development in Pharmaceuticals, Academia, or Jointly in Collaborations” workshop kicked off at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center with a full audience. The event drew experts from leading institutions and industries to discuss the latest advancements in AI applications for drug discovery. It also showcased one of the largest pharma-academia collaborations in the US, attracting many leaders in the field seeking insights on how to initiate, develop, and grow successful partnerships. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/meet-maurizio-chioccioli-and-his-research-on-lung-injury-repair/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/meet-maurizio-chioccioli-and-his-research-on-lung-injury-repair/ Maurizio Chioccioli, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Genetics and Comparative Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Chioccioli started his lab in September 2023 and he is primarily focused on unraveling the intricate mechanisms underlying lung injury repair, particularly in the alveolus, a specialized structure responsible for gas exchange. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:20:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/kaelyn-sumigrays-research-on-morphogenesis-and-her-academic-journey/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/kaelyn-sumigrays-research-on-morphogenesis-and-her-academic-journey/ Kaelyn Sumigray, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Sumigray’s research program focuses on morphogenesis, how patterns arise during epithelial growth and maturation, and the functional and physiological requirement for those patterns. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.amacad.org/events/haifan-lin-amory-prize-presentation https://www.amacad.org/events/haifan-lin-amory-prize-presentation Yale President Peter Salovey hosted a celebration of stem cell biologist Haifan Lin as he received the Amory Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/journals/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/journals/ A collection of recent studies from YSM Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-power-of-collaboration/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-power-of-collaboration/ An openness to collaboration is just one factor in the popularity of team science at YSM. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/new-frontiers-in-obesity-research-at-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/new-frontiers-in-obesity-research-at-yale/ Newly emerging, highly effective treatments and new discoveries regarding the pathophysiology of obesity provide promise for combating this growing epidemic. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.amacad.org/news/haifan-lin-amory-prize https://www.amacad.org/news/haifan-lin-amory-prize Scientist Haifan Lin has been awarded the Francis Amory Prize in Reproductive Medicine and Physiology by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/trevor-sorrells-appointed-hhmi-freeman-hrabowski-scholar/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/trevor-sorrells-appointed-hhmi-freeman-hrabowski-scholar/ Trevor Sorrells, PhD, Assistant Professor and researcher at Yale School of Medicine, was recently named an inaugural Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Freeman Hrabowski Scholar. This program celebrates and supports scientists with the potential to become great leaders in their field and create a more diverse and inclusive scientific environment. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/skin-in-the-game/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/skin-in-the-game/ Skin in the game: A physician-scientist's passions Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/supersize-the-cell/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/supersize-the-cell/ A breakthrough microscopy technique now enables researchers to observe previously unseen molecular processes within genetic material. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/letters/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/letters/ These letters to the editor address Dr. Howard Pearson's legacy and dyslexia research at Yale. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/from-the-journals/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/from-the-journals/ A genetic variant that is linked to faster progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been identified in a genome-wide association study. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://mbb.yale.edu/news/national-academy-medicine-elects-new-member-susan-baserga https://mbb.yale.edu/news/national-academy-medicine-elects-new-member-susan-baserga Yale’s Susan Baserga was recently elected into The National Academy of Medicine. The academy chose 90 regular members and 10 international members, election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/06/local-high-schools-bioscience-club-introduces-students-to-careers-in-science/?fbclid=IwAR3U72qjTExZKdGpAVNiUT2vOPU6xiJdHGK88KMunRsTsR_uSGcRu0IeeKI https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/06/local-high-schools-bioscience-club-introduces-students-to-careers-in-science/?fbclid=IwAR3U72qjTExZKdGpAVNiUT2vOPU6xiJdHGK88KMunRsTsR_uSGcRu0IeeKI Career High School teacher Huan Ngo runs the 20 person club alongside Yale Professor Jun Lu in a collaboration with the Yale Stem Cell Center and the Yale Department of Genetics. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/2023-rare-disease-day-recap/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/2023-rare-disease-day-recap/ This year, Yale School of Medicine and Yale Medicine honored Rare Disease Day by hosting a free webinar highlighting the experiences of patients with rare disease, specifically the challenges they face in access to diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-raman-nelakanti-awarded-the-2023-slayman-prize-in-genetics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-raman-nelakanti-awarded-the-2023-slayman-prize-in-genetics/ The Carolyn Slayman prize, awarded each year by the Department of Genetics, recognizes not only achievement in scientific research but also exceptional contributions to the scientific community. This year’s recipient is Dr. Raman Nelakanti, a geneticist who recently obtained his MD-PhD from the School of Medicine. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/racing-to-solve-rare-diseases/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/racing-to-solve-rare-diseases/ Institutional support encourages researchers and clinicians to diagnose and treat rare diseases. Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/uncovering-the-genetics-of-learning-disabilities/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/uncovering-the-genetics-of-learning-disabilities/ In classrooms across the United States, five to 10 million children struggle with dyslexia. While offering intervention strategies in grades 1 through 3 can drastically improve the trajectory of a student’s education, the window for effective intervention is narrow. That makes early and accurate screening key. Now, researchers are discovering clues in our genes that could speed early assessment of the risk of dyslexia. Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-genetics-postdoc-valerie-tornini-awarded-k99-pathway-to-independence/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-genetics-postdoc-valerie-tornini-awarded-k99-pathway-to-independence/ Dr. Valerie Tornini, a postdoctoral researcher and developmental biologist in the Yale Department of Genetics, was recently awarded the National Institutes of Health’s K99 Pathway to Independence award. Fri, 05 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/siyuan-wang-wins-bps-early-career-award-for-work-in-3d-genomics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/siyuan-wang-wins-bps-early-career-award-for-work-in-3d-genomics/ In February this year, Dr. Siyuan (Steven) Wang received the BPS Early Career Award in Physical Cell Biology for his work in the field of genomics. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/james-noonan-kent-professor-of-genetics-and-professor-of-neuroscience-takes-a-uniquely-human-path-to-genetics-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/james-noonan-kent-professor-of-genetics-and-professor-of-neuroscience-takes-a-uniquely-human-path-to-genetics-research/ James Noonan, PhD was recently appointed Albert E. Kent endowed Professorship in Genetics at the Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-betty-hsiao-receives-rheumatology-research-foundations-innovative-research-grant/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-betty-hsiao-receives-rheumatology-research-foundations-innovative-research-grant/ The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Innovative Research Award encourages independent investigators to conduct novel studies. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2022/10/17/metabolism-not-genes-may-offer-more-insight-risk-some-diseases https://news.yale.edu/2022/10/17/metabolism-not-genes-may-offer-more-insight-risk-some-diseases Our ancestry can be detected not only in our genes, but also in our metabolism, a new Yale-led study has found. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/nicoli-receives-2022-aha-established-investigator-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/nicoli-receives-2022-aha-established-investigator-award/ Stefania Nicoli, PhD, associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) Section of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Department of Genetics, has received the Established Investigator Award from the American Heart Association (AHA). Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/discoveries-impact-october-2022/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/discoveries-impact-october-2022/ Discoveries & Impact (October 2022) Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-cancer-center-members-receive-faculty-innovation-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/yale-cancer-center-members-receive-faculty-innovation-awards/ The annual Yale Faculty Innovation Awards are an opportunity to recognize the significant contributions of faculty investigators who launch startups in order to address global challenges. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2022/10/07/three-early-career-scientists-recognized-innovators https://news.yale.edu/2022/10/07/three-early-career-scientists-recognized-innovators The New Innovator Award is part of the NIH Director’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, supported by the Common Fund. Awards are for researchers who are within 10 years of their final degree or clinical residency and have not yet received an NIH R01 or equivalent grant. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-ryan-chow-wins-2022-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/dr-ryan-chow-wins-2022-carolyn-slayman-prize-in-genetics/ Ryan Chow is the 2022 winner of the Genetics Department’s Carolyn Slayman Prize, which recognizes excellence in scientific research and contribution to the scientific community. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/meet-yale-internal-medicine-dennis-shung-md-mhs-phd/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/meet-yale-internal-medicine-dennis-shung-md-mhs-phd/ Meet Dr. Dennis Shung Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/a-longstanding-commitment-to-basic-science/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/a-longstanding-commitment-to-basic-science/ A conviction about in the practical utility of basic science guided Joan Steitz’s research into RNA, and she never doubted that research would someday benefit humanity. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/lin-and-greco-take-office-as-leaders-of-stem-cell-society/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/lin-and-greco-take-office-as-leaders-of-stem-cell-society/ Two of Yale’s stem cell faculty— Haifan Lin, PhD, and Valentina Greco, PhD— are serving in the highest ranks of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). ISSCR is a global organization with more than 4,400 members from 70 countries. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2022/07/21/noonan-appointed-kent-professor-genetics-and-professor-neuroscience https://news.yale.edu/2022/07/21/noonan-appointed-kent-professor-genetics-and-professor-neuroscience James Noonan, PhD, who has made novel contributions to the fields of human evolutionary genetics and neurodevelopment, was recently appointed the Albert E. Kent Professor of Genetics and Professor of Neuroscience, effective immediately. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2022/07/19/yale-developed-vaccine-offers-superior-protection-against-omicron-variants https://news.yale.edu/2022/07/19/yale-developed-vaccine-offers-superior-protection-against-omicron-variants The experimental vaccines use engineered lipid nanoparticles to deliver mRNA to cells with “instructions” to create spike proteins from mutating variants, which the virus uses to attach to and infect cells. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/adpkd-is-reversible-in-preclinical-models-finds-new-yale-study/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/adpkd-is-reversible-in-preclinical-models-finds-new-yale-study/ ADPKD is Reversible in Preclinical Models, Finds New Yale Study Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-genetic-counselor-in-the-yale-genetics-department/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-genetic-counselor-in-the-yale-genetics-department/ Genetic counselors bridge the gap between the technical, scientific information of a genetic disease diagnosis or test result and the patient’s understanding of how their genetic information affects their health. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/recent-research-sheds-light-on-link-between-meningiomas-and-seizures/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/genetics/news-article/recent-research-sheds-light-on-link-between-meningiomas-and-seizures/ Two recent papers by Dr. Jen Moliterno and her team help physicians better identify patients who may develop seizures alongside meningiomas. Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 Z