https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-rss/?orgId=120873&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Cho Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 21:16:06 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/spring-2025-postgrad-travel-awardees/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/spring-2025-postgrad-travel-awardees/ Five Yale Child Study Center postgraduate research associates were recently announced as recipients of a departmental travel award supporting attendance at national or international scientific conferences. The goals of this travel award are to encourage postgraduate associates to present their research at scientific conferences, facilitate interaction with leaders in their fields of interest, and support career development. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/2024-25-ycsc-postdoc-travel-awardees/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/2024-25-ycsc-postdoc-travel-awardees/ The results of the second round of Yale Child Study Center postdoctoral scholar travel awards were announced on January 10, 2025, with kudos to award recipients Rebecca Etkin, Stella Jackman-Ryan, and Brianna Cairney. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/woods-cho-awarded-dollar76m-nih-grant-to-conduct-clinical-trials-for-youth-at-risk-for-schizophrenia/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/woods-cho-awarded-dollar76m-nih-grant-to-conduct-clinical-trials-for-youth-at-risk-for-schizophrenia/ Two Yale School of Medicine scientists have been awarded a five-year, $76 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for their project titled, “ProCAN: Psychosis-Risk Outcomes Compound Assessment Network,” as part of the Accelerated Medicines Partnership® – Schizophrenia (AMP® SCZ). Scott W. Woods, MD, Elizabeth Mears and House Jameson Professor of Psychiatry, and Youngsun T. Cho, MD, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and in the Child Study Center, will lead the five-year study in collaboration with investigators from 17 other research sites. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2024/09/24/biomarkers-psychiatric-illness-study-gets-researchers-one-step-closer https://news.yale.edu/2024/09/24/biomarkers-psychiatric-illness-study-gets-researchers-one-step-closer In a new study, Yale researchers find three patterns of brain activity shared among hundreds of people. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/2024-graduates-share-plans/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/2024-graduates-share-plans/ At an annual Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) commencement event honoring trainees in the class of 2024 on June 21, 2024, some of the graduates’ future plans and next steps were shared. Several will be staying at Yale in new positions, while others are pursuing opportunities both near and far. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/spring-2024-postgraduate-associate-travel-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/spring-2024-postgraduate-associate-travel-awards/ The results of the Yale Child Study Center Spring 2024 round of awards for the department’s postgraduate travel award have been announced. The award offers $500 toward travel expenses for YCSC postgraduate associates attending national or international scientific conferences. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/asci-recognizes-yale-faculty-and-trainees-through-emerging-generation-awards-and-young-physician-scientist-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/asci-recognizes-yale-faculty-and-trainees-through-emerging-generation-awards-and-young-physician-scientist-awards/ It is a substantial achievement for Yale that its early-career faculty secured 10% of these awards. The numbers reflect the efforts of mentors, departments, and programs who ensure that the awardees have the resources needed to launch independent research programs Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/cho-honored-with-2024-young-physician-scientist-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/cho-honored-with-2024-young-physician-scientist-award/ Youngsun Cho, MD, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and in the Child Study Center, has been awarded a 2024 Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/cho-favuzzi-girgenti-keding-westwater-awarded-bbrf-young-investigator-grants/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/cho-favuzzi-girgenti-keding-westwater-awarded-bbrf-young-investigator-grants/ Five Yale Department of Psychiatry and Child Study Center researchers have been awarded Young Investigator Grants from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Youngsun Cho, MD, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and in the Child Study Center; Emilia Favuzzi, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry; Matthew Girgenti, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry; Taylor Keding, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow in the Child Study Center; and Margaret Westwater, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, are among 150 early career scientists worldwide honored with the award. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/recognizing-ycsc-faculty-and-staff-for-long-term-service-at-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/cho/news-article/recognizing-ycsc-faculty-and-staff-for-long-term-service-at-yale/ Thirty-nine Yale Child Study Center community members were recognized this spring for long-term service to the University. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z