https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-rss/?orgId=108794&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Immunobiology en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 22:29:16 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/06/true-exemplars-faculty-honored-support-graduate-students https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/06/true-exemplars-faculty-honored-support-graduate-students Each spring, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences recognizes professors from each of four divisions for their advising and mentoring of Yale students. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/t-cells-are-culprit-of-kidney-damage-in-lupus/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/t-cells-are-culprit-of-kidney-damage-in-lupus/ Scientists uncovered self-renewing immune cells that continually supply T cells that damage the kidneys in lupus patients. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-gut-bacteria-could-trigger-memory-loss-we-age-2026a1000a6n https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-gut-bacteria-could-trigger-memory-loss-we-age-2026a1000a6n While the research team was surprised by the results, David Hafler, MD, professor of immunobiology and former chairman of the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, was not. “I wasn’t surprised, but I was really very delighted to see more evidence of the gut-brain [connection],” he said (he was not involved in the study). Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/ysm-researchers-named-biohub-investigators/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/ysm-researchers-named-biohub-investigators/ The researchers joined the Immune Cell Reprogramming team, which aims to harness immune cells for health surveillance and disease treatment. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/computational-biologist-phd-student-cole-jensen-selected-for-nih-f31-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/computational-biologist-phd-student-cole-jensen-selected-for-nih-f31-award/ Cole Jensen, MPH, a PhD Student in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, was recently awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) F31 award. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/health/covid-vaccine-side-effects-cdc-acip.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/health/covid-vaccine-side-effects-cdc-acip.html “We know that some people experience prolonged and debilitating symptoms after vaccination, and this warrants further clinical, epidemiological and mechanistic studies to better understand what causes these illnesses,” said Akiko Iwasaki, an immunologist at Yale who studies post-vaccine syndrome and its similarity to long Covid. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/13/uncovering-hivs-hidden-loop-new-finding-offers-hope-future-treatments https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/13/uncovering-hivs-hidden-loop-new-finding-offers-hope-future-treatments A Yale team has identified a type of RNA that boosts the replication of HIV, an unexpected discovery that changes how scientists understand the virus and how it may one day be stopped. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 Z https://www.realsimple.com/why-some-people-get-worse-colds-than-others-11921111 https://www.realsimple.com/why-some-people-get-worse-colds-than-others-11921111 A new study explains why certain people experience worse colds than others, along with a few ways to manage symptoms. To conduct the study, researchers created a laboratory model of the lining of the human nasal passages, says Ellen F. Foxman, MD, PhD, associate professor of laboratory medicine and immunobiology at Yale School of Medicine and senior author of the article. Using this model, they examined how this community of cells in the nose responds to rhinovirus infection. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://time.com/7382892/universal-vaccine-respiratory-illnesses-research/ https://time.com/7382892/universal-vaccine-respiratory-illnesses-research/ Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunology at Yale School of Medicine who was not involved in the study but calls it “very interesting.” “In humans, there are different structures in the nose and the throat and the deeper lung,” she says. “Whether or not this type of vaccination can induce similar structures in humans is something that needs to be tested.” Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/how-yale-ventures-accelerating-innovation https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/how-yale-ventures-accelerating-innovation With the recent launch of HealthTech Works, Yale Ventures now has five accelerator funds focused on translating academic excellence into real-world impact. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/establish-yale-transketolase-deficiency-program-advance-rare-disease-resesarch/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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/2026/01/19/why-same-cold-can-be-sniffle-some-and-crisis-others https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/19/why-same-cold-can-be-sniffle-some-and-crisis-others It’s not the rhinovirus itself but the body’s early immune response that determines whether the common cold stays mild or flares into something more dangerous, a new study finds. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/understanding-the-immunobiology-of-t-cells/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/understanding-the-immunobiology-of-t-cells/ Nikhil Joshi, PhD, explains the role of T cells, the soldiers of the immune system and how studying them could advance cancer treatments. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:30:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/3-million-dollar-gift-to-advance-research-in-multiple-sclerosis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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://www.wtnh.com/news/health/tips-to-prevent-catching-the-flu-during-holiday-gatherings/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/tips-to-prevent-catching-the-flu-during-holiday-gatherings/ In today’s Health Headlines, tips to prevent catching the flu during holiday gatherings, how a newly developing type of nasal booster can improve flu immunity, and what to know about the link between a common virus and diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and long COVID. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/resetting-neutrophil-clock-reduces-collateral-damage-of-inflammation/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/resetting-neutrophil-clock-reduces-collateral-damage-of-inflammation/ Yale scientists found molecular switches that trick the activity of neutrophils and minimize their collateral damage during a heart attack. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/researchers-uncover-a-backup-defense-system-in-the-gut/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/at-yale-rigorous-research-sets-stroke-treatments-up-for-success/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/at-yale-rigorous-research-sets-stroke-treatments-up-for-success/ In the field of stroke research, Yale works to bridge the gap between preclinical and clinical, increasing the likelihood that new treatments work in patients. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/quick-question-do-we-know-what-causes-long-covid/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/quick-question-do-we-know-what-causes-long-covid/ During an interview on the Health & Veritas podcast, Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, discussed post-acute infection syndromes, like Long COVID, and what we’re learning about them. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 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://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/ysm-faculty-recognized-with-yale-faculty-innovation-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/akiko-iwasaki-awarded-keio-medical-science-prize-for-landmark-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/akiko-iwasaki-awarded-keio-medical-science-prize-for-landmark-research/ Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, is co-winner of the 2025 Keio Medical Science Prize, which recognizes outstanding and original achievements by researchers who have contributed to the welfare of humanity in the fields of medicine and life sciences. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-epstein-barr-virus-may-cause-lupus/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-epstein-barr-virus-may-cause-lupus/ Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/10/28/humidifier-humidity-viruses-cold-flu/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/10/28/humidifier-humidity-viruses-cold-flu/ The question: Can humidifiers help prevent the spread of viruses that can cause colds, flu and other illnesses? Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/gut-to-brain-signaling-restricts-post-illness-protein-appetite/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/gut-to-brain-signaling-restricts-post-illness-protein-appetite/ A new study finds ammonia production in the gut drives a reduced appetite for protein when recovering from acute illness. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/yale-develops-dual-action-vaccine-to-combat-aggressive-merkel-cell-carcinoma/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/ycc-publlications-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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://open.spotify.com/episode/2T6FqH5p6TrTjVWqPpV6Fj?si=1766c651fff54a63 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T6FqH5p6TrTjVWqPpV6Fj?si=1766c651fff54a63 Catch the latest Mucosal Immunology podcast, "At the placenta," featuring Dr. Liza Konnikova, from Yale University - brought to you by SMI and the Mucosal Immunology Journal. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/etienne-caron-receives-nih-directors-new-innovator-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/etienne-caron-receives-nih-directors-new-innovator-award/ Etienne Caron, PhD, has received a New Innovator Award to study how self-peptides regulate immune responses in cancer and disease. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 Z https://au.news.yahoo.com/norovirus-outbreak-sickens-at-least-75-people-on-cruise-ship-traveling-to-the-us-180336942.html https://au.news.yahoo.com/norovirus-outbreak-sickens-at-least-75-people-on-cruise-ship-traveling-to-the-us-180336942.html A norovirus outbreak has sickened at least 75 people on board a cruise ship. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wwno.org/npr-news/2025-10-23/research-shows-social-emotional-learning-can-boost-grades-and-test-scores https://www.wwno.org/npr-news/2025-10-23/research-shows-social-emotional-learning-can-boost-grades-and-test-scores A new peer-reviewed analysis shows K-12 students who got regular access to social and emotional learning had better test scores and better grades. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/brueckner-chen-horvath-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/brueckner-chen-horvath-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine/ Martina Brueckner, MD, Lieping Chen, MD, PhD, and Tamas Horvath, DVM, PhD, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:30:00 Z https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/09/1125376/how-healthy-am-i-my-immunome-knows-the-score/ https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/09/1125376/how-healthy-am-i-my-immunome-knows-the-score/ Groundbreaking new tests reveal patterns in our immune systems that can signal underlying disease and tell us how well we might recover from our next cold. I got my results in a text message. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/transforming-kidney-care-through-tissue-engineering/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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 Q&A, 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://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/a-royal-caribbean-cruise-was-just-hit-with-a-major-norovirus-outbreak-why-cruise-ships-are-a-breeding-ground-for-the-disease-175701766.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/a-royal-caribbean-cruise-was-just-hit-with-a-major-norovirus-outbreak-why-cruise-ships-are-a-breeding-ground-for-the-disease-175701766.html “Norovirus is also known as the cruise ship virus because of its frequent outbreaks on cruise ships and military bases — and it's circulating everywhere,” Dr. Craig Wilen, associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, previously told Yahoo. “We have no drugs or vaccines for it, so it's a major public health burden.” Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/scientists-pinpoint-macrophages-that-fight-chronic-inflammation/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/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 https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/two-immunobiology-phd-students-have-been-awarded-the-ruth-l-kirschstein-predoctoral-individual-national-research-service-awards-f31/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/two-immunobiology-phd-students-have-been-awarded-the-ruth-l-kirschstein-predoctoral-individual-national-research-service-awards-f31/ Two Immunobiology PhD students, Sasha Tabachnikova, BA, and Lena Wirth, BS, have been awarded the prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Awards (F31) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). F31 funding awards from the NIH are designed to help promising predoctoral students develop into productive, independent research scientists through mentored research training while conducting dissertation research. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:00:00 Z https://singularityhub.com/2025/09/19/scientists-say-a-newly-discovered-immune-cell-may-drive-inflammation-as-we-age/ https://singularityhub.com/2025/09/19/scientists-say-a-newly-discovered-immune-cell-may-drive-inflammation-as-we-age/ A battle between immune cell family members hints at why chronic inflammation ramps up as we get older. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/department-of-neurology-annual-report-spring-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/department-of-neurology-annual-report-spring-2025/ Discover the latest updates in patient care, research, education, and more from Yale School of Medicine's Department of Neurology in its spring 2025 annual report. YSM Neurology is a clinical, research, and education hub, advancing cutting-edge research and treatments of neurologic diseases and disorders, and training the next generation of neurologists. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02788-0 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02788-0 Study from authors who include several members of Yale School of Medicine reveals that a newly discovered type of immune cell found in fat tissue seems to contribute to the chronic inflammation associated with aging. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/26/giving-mrna-vaccines-technological-shot-arm https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/26/giving-mrna-vaccines-technological-shot-arm Yale researchers have created a new technology to maximize the effectiveness and reach of mRNA vaccines.  Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:00:00 Z https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellows/2025-fellows https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellows/2025-fellows HHMI officially announced the 2025 Gilliam fellows, including Microbiology PhD student Jordan Polster in Dr. David Martinez's lab! Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61583-7 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61583-7 Alfajaro et al identify that a bat MERS-like coronavirus HKU5 uses ACE2 as a receptor from its natural bat reservoir Pipistrellus abramus and American mink. Structural analyses demonstrate a unique interaction between the HKU5 receptor binding domain and bat ACE2. This highlights the receptor flexibility of merbecoviruses and identifies mink as potential intermediate hosts, informing viral surveillance and countermeasure development. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/non-antibiotic-drugs-also-disrupt-the-microbiome/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/non-antibiotic-drugs-also-disrupt-the-microbiome/ Researchers identify non-antibiotic drugs that disrupt the microbiome—sometimes in surprising ways. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/01/great-immigrants-great-americans-award-honors-yales-natarajan-and-iwasaki https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/01/great-immigrants-great-americans-award-honors-yales-natarajan-and-iwasaki Akiko Iwasaki and Priyamvada Natarajan have been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” list for 2025. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/how-immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-can-induce-diabetes/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/how-immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-can-induce-diabetes/ In a Q&A, Yale School of Medicine's Ana Luisa Perdigoto discusses how immune checkpoint inhibitors can induce diabetes, which patients may be more susceptible, and how her research seeks to prevent and treat this life-altering condition. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:28:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/multiple-sclerosis-drug-reshapes-the-immune-system/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/multiple-sclerosis-drug-reshapes-the-immune-system/ The breakthrough drug ocrelizumab has an unexpected effect on T cells that could shed light on how multiple sclerosis begins. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/biomedical-research-saves-human-lives/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/biomedical-research-saves-human-lives/ The last half of the 20th century saw a sea change in our capacity to fight disease and improve health. The bedrock for this development was the consistent support for biomedical research, and the nation has benefited from scientific discoveries that have been translated into treatments for previously untreatable conditions. Since our inception in 1998, Women’s Health Research at Yale (WHRY) has initiated and supported such research on health conditions that directly affect communities all over the country. In particular, we have focused on advancing our understanding of women’s health and on sex differences in health and disease that inform our understanding and treatment of disorders in women and men. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:05:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/legacy-tissue-donation-program-a-valuable-resource-for-yale-researchers/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/immuno/news-article/legacy-tissue-donation-program-a-valuable-resource-for-yale-researchers/ The Yale Legacy Tissue donation program has provided over 1,500 tissue samples to Yale researchers since its creation in 2022. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z