https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-rss/?orgId=115973&title=CPIRT+Center+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at CPIRT - Center for Pulmonary Injury, Inflammation, Repair and Therapeutics en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 16 May 2026 09:47:05 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/ashley-losier-selected-for-ats-early-career-recognition-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/ashley-losier-selected-for-ats-early-career-recognition-award/ Yale School of Medicine's Ashley Losier, MD, has been named the recipient of the American Thoracic Society Assembly on Pulmonary Infections and Tuberculosis 2026 Early Career Recognition Award. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:50:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/yale-physician-scientists-pioneer-fetal-gene-therapy-for-cystic-fibrosis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/yale-physician-scientists-pioneer-fetal-gene-therapy-for-cystic-fibrosis/ David Stitelman, MD, has received funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute to advance his collaborative research on a novel fetal therapy approach for cystic fibrosis. Working with colleagues across pediatric pulmonology, biomedical engineering, and gene editing, his team is developing nanoparticle-based strategies to deliver gene therapies before birth—aimed at preventing organ damage that begins in utero. By combining mRNA delivery and high-fidelity gene editing, this work has the potential to move toward a one-time treatment for cystic fibrosis and establish a new paradigm for treating genetic diseases before birth. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/zooming-in-on-copd-a-single-cell-view-of-the-diseased-lung/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/zooming-in-on-copd-a-single-cell-view-of-the-diseased-lung/ People diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often experience markedly different symptoms, disease trajectories, and responses to treatment. To better understand this variability, a new study from researchers at Yale School of Medicine used single-cell sequencing technology alongside complementary spatial transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to examine lung tissue from people with COPD in unprecedented detail. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:27:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/new-study-reveals-key-signaling-pathway-in-pulmonary-fibrosis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/new-study-reveals-key-signaling-pathway-in-pulmonary-fibrosis/ A new study from Yale researchers identifies an epithelial-immune signaling pathway crucial to the lung’s injury-repair process. When this signaling is altered, the study shows, it may help push the lung toward fibrosis. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:10:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/yale-researchers-uncover-biological-differences-in-asthma-between-males-and-females/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/yale-researchers-uncover-biological-differences-in-asthma-between-males-and-females/ A new Yale-led study sheds light on how asthma behaves differently in males and females, both in symptoms and at the level of gene expression. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:13:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/yale-pepper-center-seeks-letters-of-intent-for-aging-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/yale-pepper-center-seeks-letters-of-intent-for-aging-research/ The Yale Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) is soliciting letters of intent from full-time Yale faculty members with interests and expertise relevant to aging research for the Research Education Core (REC) and Pilot Exploratory Study Core (PESC) awards. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/collaborative-program-aims-to-improve-study-of-hiv-and-rheumatic-and-musculoskeletal-diseases-in-uganda/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/collaborative-program-aims-to-improve-study-of-hiv-and-rheumatic-and-musculoskeletal-diseases-in-uganda/ A new collaborative program, the Ugandan Registry of RMDs in HIV (GEMINI), aims to improve the study of HIV and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) in Uganda. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/03/cure-cystic-fibrosis-might-start-womb https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/03/cure-cystic-fibrosis-might-start-womb In a new study, Yale researchers develop a method that has the potential to cure cystic fibrosis prior to birth.  Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/two-new-studies-from-china-on-medical-care-environmental-mental-health-stressors/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/two-new-studies-from-china-on-medical-care-environmental-mental-health-stressors/ Two new YSPH research studies look at health care practices in China and the impact of pollution and high temperatures on children's mental health. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/internal-medicine-promotions-appointments-may-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/internal-medicine-promotions-appointments-may-2025/ Congratulations to the Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/04/15/new-tool-offers-insights-virus-cell-interactions https://news.yale.edu/2025/04/15/new-tool-offers-insights-virus-cell-interactions A method developed by Yale scientists helps reveal how antibacterial agents interact with their host cells—a process that could boost a host of applications that benefit society.  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/does-paxlovid-reduce-long-covid-symptoms-yale-led-trial-finds-out/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/does-paxlovid-reduce-long-covid-symptoms-yale-led-trial-finds-out/ A novel decentralized clinical trial found that Paxlovid was ineffective in alleviating Long COVID symptoms but underscored the importance of a patient-centered approach. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:30:00 Z https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2105216/ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2105216/ Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and Professor of Dermatology and of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases), has devoted her career to studying vaccines, to ward off infectious diseases. In this video, Dr. Iwasaki shares insight about breakthroughs in understanding Long COVID, and the importance of diverse voices in science. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/03/27/eight-yale-faculty-members-named-aaas-fellows https://news.yale.edu/2025/03/27/eight-yale-faculty-members-named-aaas-fellows The American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected eight Yale faculty members as part of its latest class of fellows. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/03/11/nanowires-ai-and-bit-selective-hearing https://news.yale.edu/2025/03/11/nanowires-ai-and-bit-selective-hearing Yale researchers take a deep dive into studies about hearing, nanowire assembly, heart imaging, photosynthesis, Tourette disorder, and AI in scientific writing. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/5-things-to-know-about-systemic-capillary-leak-syndrome/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/5-things-to-know-about-systemic-capillary-leak-syndrome/ Dr. Ric Pierce, associate professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine talks about the rare disease, diagnosis, and continuing research on Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/02/20/women-long-covid-higher-risk-estrogen/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/02/20/women-long-covid-higher-risk-estrogen/ Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunobiology at the Yale School of Medicine, said the findings suggest that hormones play a key role in long covid, and hormone-replacement treatments may be beneficial for long-covid patients. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/02/19/immune-markers-post-vaccination-syndrome-indicate-future-research-directions https://news.yale.edu/2025/02/19/immune-markers-post-vaccination-syndrome-indicate-future-research-directions A small number of people report chronic symptoms after receiving COVID-19 shots. A new study provides clues for further research. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.huffpost.com/entry/doctors-avoid-cold-flu-season-ano_l_67a39cb9e4b0ef1f60d53fa2 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/doctors-avoid-cold-flu-season-ano_l_67a39cb9e4b0ef1f60d53fa2 If you want to stay healthy right now, avoid these habits at all costs. “I would definitely avoid going to work if I am sick with the flu or cold. We each have a responsibility to each other and when we go to work while sick, we place others around us at risk,” said Dr. Richard A. Martinello, a professor of infectious disease and pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/rare-disease-celebration-feb-21/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/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://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/02/06/norovirus-cases-subside-after-winter-break-but-officials-urge-continued-caution/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/02/06/norovirus-cases-subside-after-winter-break-but-officials-urge-continued-caution/ Since early December, Connecticut has seen a historic surge in norovirus cases and hospital visits, leaving the Yale community battling with the virus’s relentless symptoms and ease of transmission. YSPH's Dr. Albert Ko, an expert in infectious diseases, comments. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/infectious-diseases/women-more-likely-to-get-long-covid-than-men/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/infectious-diseases/women-more-likely-to-get-long-covid-than-men/ Women have a 31 percent greater likelihood of developing long COVID, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, with those between 40 and 55 years old facing an even higher risk. Dr. Akiko Iwasaki from the Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Public Health provides additional insights into the findings. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/molecule-mavs-immunity-min-jong-kang/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/molecule-mavs-immunity-min-jong-kang/ In a Q&A, Yale School of Medicine's Min-Jong Kang, MD, PhD, MPH, discusses the role of the molecule MAVS in host resilience, aging as a contributing factor of lung disease, and the link between viral innate immunity and aging biology. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:26:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/empowering-communities-in-health-solutions/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/empowering-communities-in-health-solutions/ In the latest episode of Yale Global Health Insights, Dr. Sharon Chekijian sits down with Dr. Albert Ko,the Raj and Indra Nooyi Professor of Public Health and Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine. They discuss how his upbringing led directly to his transformative work addressing public health challenges. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/health/cold-flu/can-cold-weather-make-you-sick-rcna182799 https://www.today.com/health/cold-flu/can-cold-weather-make-you-sick-rcna182799 Cold weather doesn't cause a cold, but it can affect you in surprising ways. Here's how to stay healthy during winter. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/11/19/yale-experts-explain-lassa-fever/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/11/19/yale-experts-explain-lassa-fever/ Three Yale professors explain Lassa fever following the death of an Iowa resident infected with the virus. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/antibiotic-resistance-fighting-a-global-threat-with-phage-hunting-and-more/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/antibiotic-resistance-fighting-a-global-threat-with-phage-hunting-and-more/ In the “post-antibiotic era,” Yale researchers and clinicians are doing their part to reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/how-diet-interacts-with-the-gut/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/how-diet-interacts-with-the-gut/ The 14th Iva Dostanic lectureship took place on Thursday, June 20, 2024 with Lisa Korn, MD, PhD, instructor of medicine (rheumatology, allergy and immunology), presenting her research findings on diet-immune interactions. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/video/health-headlines-why-you-shouldnt-put-off-the-shingles-vaccine/ https://www.wtnh.com/video/health-headlines-why-you-shouldnt-put-off-the-shingles-vaccine/ Albert Shaw, MD, PhD, professor of medicine (infectious diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, discusses why you shouldn't put off the shingles vaccine and other topics. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/novel-protein-detects-responds-changes-blood-flow/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/novel-protein-detects-responds-changes-blood-flow/ A team at Yale, led by Martin Schwartz, PhD, Robert W. Berliner Professor of Medicine (cardiology), has identified a protein that helps your body sense and respond to changes in this shear stress. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/11-yale-projects-receive-awards-colton-center-autoimmunity https://ventures.yale.edu/news/11-yale-projects-receive-awards-colton-center-autoimmunity The Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Yale is pleased to announce the eleven 2024 Yale projects selected for their promising research in autoimmunity and allergic diseases. In addition to grant funding, Colton Center awardees receive mentorship, access to industry expertise, and feedback on their potential commercialization. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/carolyn-rochester-received-ats-pulmonary-rehabilitation-lifetime-achievement-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/carolyn-rochester-received-ats-pulmonary-rehabilitation-lifetime-achievement-award/ The American Thoracic Society (ATS) presented Carolyn Rochester, MD, FCCP, with the Assembly on Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lifetime Achievement Award at the ATS International Conference in late May 2024 in San Diego. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2024/06/19/why-and-how-ct-experts-are-monitoring-the-spread-of-bird-flu/ https://www.courant.com/2024/06/19/why-and-how-ct-experts-are-monitoring-the-spread-of-bird-flu/ Yale School of Medicine's Manisha Juthani, MD, professor of medicine (infectious diseases), and Scott Roberts, MD, assistant professor of medicine (infectious diseases), discuss bird flu in Connecticut. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/new-endowment-to-support-innovation-in-rheumatology-care-and-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/new-endowment-to-support-innovation-in-rheumatology-care-and-research/ Yale School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce the creation of the Endowed Catalyst Fund in Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology. The fund will be used to support innovation in research and clinical care in the Department of Internal Medicine Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:41:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/mucormycosis-jama-clinical-challenge/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/mucormycosis-jama-clinical-challenge/ Faculty from the Yale Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Infectious Diseases have recently contributed a clinical case to JAMA’s Clinical Challenge series. The case involved a patient with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes, who presented to the emergency room with a one-week history of weakness. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/lisa-korn-receives-2024-dostanic-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/lisa-korn-receives-2024-dostanic-award/ Lisa Korn, MD, PhD, instructor of medicine (rheumatology, allergy and immunology) has been selected to receive the 2024 Iva Dostanic, MD, PhD, Physician-Scientist Trainee Award. Wed, 10 Apr 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/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/excess-deaths-covid-19-pandemic/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/excess-deaths-covid-19-pandemic/ Most analyses regarding the excess risk of death during the COVID-19 pandemic have relied on summary data. However, a recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology instead analyzed individual patient-level data based on medical records from the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/fostering-equity-and-inclusion-in-infectious-diseases-at-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/fostering-equity-and-inclusion-in-infectious-diseases-at-yale/ The Infectious Disease Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee (ID2EA) was formed in March 2020 as a joint effort by faculty from the Yale Section of Infectious Diseases, the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, and faculty in Yale School of Medicine’s Section of the History of Medicine. ID2EA aims to take a multi-pronged approach towards incorporating a focus on equity and antiracism into the education and professional development initiatives within the Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Infectious Diseases. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/getting-it-right-with-medical-ai/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/getting-it-right-with-medical-ai/ Getting it “right” with medical AI Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/yale-doctor-discusses-fall-sicknesses/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/yale-doctor-discusses-fall-sicknesses/ Albert Shaw, MD, PhD, professor of medicine (infectious diseases), discusses a rise in autumn sicknesses, including COVID-19. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:18:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/jumping-into-the-deep-end/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/jumping-into-the-deep-end/ Marie Egan of YSM’s Department of Pediatrics has had a long and successful career helping patients and advancing research. Her advice to new doctors? Don’t dip your toe in the water: jump in. Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/initiative-tackles-diversity-equity-and-anti-racism-within-infectious-diseases/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/initiative-tackles-diversity-equity-and-anti-racism-within-infectious-diseases/ As the summer season of 2020 peaked, amidst a swelling pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, a team of physicians and staff within the Yale Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Infectious Diseases banded together with university historians and experts from the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning to create a space to address diversity, equity, and anti-racism. Initially spearheaded by Lydia Aoun-Barakat, MD, associate professor of medicine (infectious diseases), and Gerald Friedland, MD, professor emeritus (infectious diseases), the section established the Infectious Diseases Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism (ID2EA) consortium, which aims to address systemic racism, promote diversity, and promote equity within the infectious disease space both at Yale and beyond via interactive learning sessions. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/nasal-swabs-could-help-identify-emerging-viruses-yale-researchers-say/2960253/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/nasal-swabs-could-help-identify-emerging-viruses-yale-researchers-say/2960253/ The researchers are looking for little known viruses in certain samples to try to identify new diseases before they become a threat. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/constipated-study-finds-surprising-cause/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/pulmonary/news-article/constipated-study-finds-surprising-cause/ A Yale-led study has shown a surprising link between constipation and herpes infection. The finding, published June 8 in Cell Host & Microbe, advances the science on herpes, and could help patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases with no clear cause. Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z