Liver Center News
Growing evidence from Yale suggests that regular physical activity can help lower cancer risk and improve outcomes. Experts emphasize that while exercise isn’t a cure-all, even moderate activity may offer meaningful benefits.
- April 08, 2026Source: Yale News
Generations of Yale physicians have treated patients and launched cutting-edge health care initiatives through Yale’s affiliation with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
- March 30, 2026
Connecticut recently designated liver disease as a public health priority and established April 19 as an annual Connecticut Liver Health Day to promote awareness, prevention, and earlier detection of liver disease statewide. On April 19, 2026, Yale School of Medicine will co-host the Connecticut Liver Health Day Educational Luncheon with the Liver and Health Innovation Consortium.
- March 26, 2026
Meet postdoctoral fellow, Michail Kokkorakis, MD, PhD, whose work focuses on improving the detection and treatment of liver disease. Kokkorakis was recently selected as a Young Scientist for the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
- March 20, 2026
The Yale Department of Internal Medicine announces its newest incoming class of residents for Match Day 2026.
- March 10, 2026Source: American Diabetes Association
Yale School of Medicine's Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD, is a recipient of the 2026 Albert Renold Award from the American Diabetes Association.
- February 12, 2026Source: The New York Times
From the moment we take a sip, drinking starts to influence our biology. YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasiliou joins other experts in providing information about the impact of alcohol on personal health.
- February 09, 2026
New Yale Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Responds to Growing Demand for IBD Treatment and Research
Recent studies estimate that by 2035, one in 100 people in the United States will have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic inflammation of the digestive system. In response to this growing demand for IBD care, Yale School of Medicine faculty established the new Yale Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, which serves as a hub for research, clinical care, and medical education to improve the treatment of patients with IBD.
- November 17, 2025
A new study from Yale School of Medicine researchers found a positive link between chronic hepatitis C and pancreatic cancer. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that individuals with chronic HCV infection have a 1.8-fold increased risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those who test negative for the virus.
- November 03, 2025
Nima Fattahi, MD, an associate research scientist, works in the lab of Matthew McConnell, MD, exploring how alcohol affects liver function and immune pathways. His journey — from a small Kurdish city in Iran to the Yale Liver Center — reflects a lifelong commitment to bridging science, compassion, and community.