https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-rss/?orgId=121464&title=News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Hafler, Brian Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:29:50 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/brian-hafler-md-phd-named-director-of-the-inherited-retinal-disorders-service-within-department-of-ophthalmology-and-visual-science/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/brian-hafler-md-phd-named-director-of-the-inherited-retinal-disorders-service-within-department-of-ophthalmology-and-visual-science/ We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brian Hafler as the Director of the Inherited Retinal Disorders Service within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. This leadership role is critical to the advancement of our clinical, research, and educational missions. As Director, Dr. Hafler will oversee and manage all aspects of the Inherited Retinal Disorders Service, including the full scope of ophthalmic electrophysiology operations. This includes electroretinography (ERG), visual evoked potentials (VEP), electrooculography (EOG), and multifocal assessments. He will ensure diagnostic excellence and regulatory compliance while fostering innovation and quality improvement across clinical and research functions. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 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/lab/b-hafler/news-article/study-finds-evidence-that-retina-represents-system-for-investigating-therapeutic-approaches-in-neurodegenerative-diseases/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/study-finds-evidence-that-retina-represents-system-for-investigating-therapeutic-approaches-in-neurodegenerative-diseases/ The findings provide evidence that the retina, the site of damage in advanced macular degeneration—the leading cause of blindness in elderly patients—is also a source for knowledge about treating neurodegenerative diseases. Fri, 12 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/vicente-diaz-md-mba-promoted-to-chief-of-ophthalmology-at-bridgeport-hospital/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/vicente-diaz-md-mba-promoted-to-chief-of-ophthalmology-at-bridgeport-hospital/ We are pleased to announce that Vicente Diaz, MD, MBA, has been promoted to Chief of Ophthalmology at Bridgeport Hospital effective January 1, 2023. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/brian-hafler-md-recipient-of-dollar1500000-cushing-foundation-award-for-excellence-and-creativity-in-scientific-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/brian-hafler-md-recipient-of-dollar1500000-cushing-foundation-award-for-excellence-and-creativity-in-scientific-research/ Dr. Hafler has won a major $1,500,000 Cushing Foundation Award for excellence and creativity in scientific research from the H. Eric Cushing and Nancy Lurie Marks Foundations to support his research on macular degeneration. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/brian-hafler-md-receives-nih-r01-research-project-grant/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/b-hafler/news-article/brian-hafler-md-receives-nih-r01-research-project-grant/ Congratulations to Dr. Hafler on receiving an NIH R01 Research Project Grant to support his research. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z