https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-rss/?orgId=115575&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Hwa Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 21:38:09 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/pepper-center-aging-dementia-studies/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/pepper-center-aging-dementia-studies/ Aging is a natural process that unfolds as our bodies move through different stages of life. Research focused on aging is an interdisciplinary field, transcending geriatrics and spanning throughout internal medicine, public health, and many other disciplines. In recent years, the Yale Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center has focused on building partnerships and increasing resources on campus for faculty and trainees interested in pursuing aging research. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/sugar-substitute-erythritol-linked-to-heart-attack-and-stroke/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/sugar-substitute-erythritol-linked-to-heart-attack-and-stroke/ The popular sugar substitute erythritol, found in the artificial sweetener Truvia, as well as in low- and no-calorie drinks and keto-friendly foods, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/dr-tarun-tyagi-receives-2024-jh-milstone-award-in-hematology/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/dr-tarun-tyagi-receives-2024-jh-milstone-award-in-hematology/ Dr. Tarun Tyagi has received the 2024 JH Milstone Award which is given annually to support early-stage investigators and innovative research that improves understanding of bleeding, thrombosis, or thrombolysis. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/19/it-was-smart-to-marry-the-competition-meet-the-power-couples-who-work-together https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/19/it-was-smart-to-marry-the-competition-meet-the-power-couples-who-work-together Kathleen Martin, PhD, and John Hwa, MD, PhD, are married to each other -- and work together. Sun, 19 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/yale-research-2024-american-college-cardiology/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/yale-research-2024-american-college-cardiology/ Yale faculty and trainees will present clinical research at the upcoming American College of Cardiology Scientific Meeting. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/recap-and-reflections-vascular-biology-and-therapeutics-program-and-cardiovascular-research-center-2023-retreat/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/recap-and-reflections-vascular-biology-and-therapeutics-program-and-cardiovascular-research-center-2023-retreat/ The annual retreat organized by the Vascular Biology & Therapeutics Program and Cardiovascular Research Center (VBT & CVRC) at the Yale School of Medicine took place at the Yale West Campus Conference Center on November 16, 2023. This day-long event provided a remarkable platform for faculty, trainees, and distinguished guest scientists to showcase their research. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/decoding-female-specific-mechanisms-in-cardiovascular-disease-a-captivating-conversation-with-dr-lauren-biwer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/decoding-female-specific-mechanisms-in-cardiovascular-disease-a-captivating-conversation-with-dr-lauren-biwer/ Interview with Lauren Biwer Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-type-1-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-an-engaging-conversation-with-dr-david-alagpulinsa/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-type-1-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-an-engaging-conversation-with-dr-david-alagpulinsa/ Interview with David Alagpulinsa, MD, PhD Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/recap-and-reflections-the-chalk-talk-event/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/recap-and-reflections-the-chalk-talk-event/ Michael Higley, associate professor in neuroscience and psychiatry, presenting the first talk of the half day workshop to the postdoctoral trainees and associate research scientists. Picture credit: Pauline Charbogne Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/charting-new-horizons-in-medicine-an-conversation-dr-stephania-libreros/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/charting-new-horizons-in-medicine-an-conversation-dr-stephania-libreros/ Stephania Libreros, PhD, brings her expertise to Yale School of Medicine as a recently appointed assistant professor of pathology and a valued member of the Vascular Biology Therapeutics Program. In this engaging conversation with Kanika Jain, associate research scientist at the Yale Cardiovascular Research Center, Libreros discusses her remarkable journey and unwavering passion for science. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/hwa-to-co-lead-yale-hematology-center/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/hwa-to-co-lead-yale-hematology-center/ The Yale Cooperative Center of Excellence in Hematology (YCCEH) has appointed John Hwa MD, PhD, as the joint director. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/insights-from-michael-rudokas/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/insights-from-michael-rudokas/ Michael Rudokas, PhD, describes his interest in the field of science policy. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/reflections-on-the-yale-innovation-summit-2023/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/reflections-on-the-yale-innovation-summit-2023/ Vivian Gu, PhD shares her experience at the Yale Innovation Summit. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/yale-study-unravels-the-intricacies-of-immune-signaling/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/yale-study-unravels-the-intricacies-of-immune-signaling/ A Yale-led study sheds light on a previously unknown inflammatory process. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/insights-brian-coon/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/insights-brian-coon/ Brian Coon received his PhD in Cell Biology where he investigated the links between endocytosis and RhoGTPase & phosphoinositide signaling. In this conversation with Kanika Jain, PhD, Coon shares advice about choosing a career path in academic medicine. Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/new-study-uncovers-exercise-hemodynamics-and-proteomic-phenotypes-in-long-covid/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/new-study-uncovers-exercise-hemodynamics-and-proteomic-phenotypes-in-long-covid/ A recent study published in Pulmonary Circulation assesses changes in oxygen extraction following post-acute sequelae of SARS-Cov-2 infection (PASC) syndrome, or “long COVID.” PASC may affect half of patients who recover from COVID-19. One debilitating hallmark is a persistent decrease in exercise tolerance. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/tyagi-selected-for-sitc-spring-scientific-abstract-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/tyagi-selected-for-sitc-spring-scientific-abstract-award/ The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) selected Tarun Tyagi, PhD, an associate research scientist, for a 2023 Spring Scientific Abstract Award and Rapid Oral Abstract Presentation. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/unfolded-protein-response-in-platelets-and-diabetes/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/unfolded-protein-response-in-platelets-and-diabetes/ A novel mechanism in platelets, triggered by unfolded protein response or UPR, may reduce the risk of potentially fatal blood clots in people with type II diabetes. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/jain-receives-aha-career-development-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/jain-receives-aha-career-development-award/ The AHA Career Development Award helps health care and academic professionals launch high-impact careers. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/common-sweetener-erythritol-tied-to-higher-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-attack#Study-limitations https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/common-sweetener-erythritol-tied-to-higher-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-attack#Study-limitations Researchers investigated the link between the common artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular risk. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00458-7 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00458-7 Kathleen Martin and John Hwa show that it's possible to work successfully with a romantic partner. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/discoveries-and-impact-january-2023/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/hwa/news-article/discoveries-and-impact-january-2023/ Discoveries & Impact highlights select scientific discoveries across the Department of Internal Medicine... Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.science.org/content/article/scientist-spouses-five-couples-labs-heres-weve-learned-working-together https://www.science.org/content/article/scientist-spouses-five-couples-labs-heres-weve-learned-working-together Kathleen Martin, PhD, and John Hwa, MD, PhD, discuss the benefits of being 'scientist spouses'. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/RES.0000000000000566 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/RES.0000000000000566 At the Hwa lab, Kanika Jain, PhD, explores the role of stress induced signaling cascades in the platelets. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z