https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-rss/?orgId=108861&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Microbial Pathogenesis en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 19:06:09 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/counterproductive-effect-of-parkinsons-disease-drug/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/counterproductive-effect-of-parkinsons-disease-drug/ The drug can disrupt the gut microbiome in a way that hinders the efficacy of levodopa, a Parkinson’s disease treatment that increases dopamine in the brain. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/neha-arun-receives-kirschstein-national-research-service-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/neha-arun-receives-kirschstein-national-research-service-award/ Neha Arun, a Ph.D. candidate in the Yale Graduate Program in Microbiology, has been awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/andrew-goodman-wins-pew-charitable-trust-innovation-fund-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/andrew-goodman-wins-pew-charitable-trust-innovation-fund-award/ The award, which supports interdisciplinary collaborations, will support Andrew Goodman’s research into how drugs and microbes alter the gut microbiome. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/new-view-of-cholera-tail-could-inform-treatment/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/new-view-of-cholera-tail-could-inform-treatment/ Researchers took a detailed image of the cholera bacteria’s flagella, which could explain how they move so quickly and offer new routes for treatment. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/from-the-journals-issue-175/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/from-the-journals-issue-175/ A collection of recent journal publications from Yale School of Medicine researchers. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ Yale School of Medicine faculty members were recognized for publishing studies that rank in the top 1% based on the number of citations they received in their field. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/kaitlin-schaefer-joins-ysm-department-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/kaitlin-schaefer-joins-ysm-department-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ The Schaefer Lab officially launches in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at Yale School of Medicine! Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-09-24-now-in-3d-yale-scientists-catch-legionnaires-disease-in-the-act https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-09-24-now-in-3d-yale-scientists-catch-legionnaires-disease-in-the-act The Yale labs of Craig Roy and Jun Liu have harnessed the power of cryo-EM to solve a 30-year mystery of how the Legionella bacteria works. The findings represent the next steps in the search for new therapeutic drugs to tackle the severe form of pneumonia. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/how-hiv-uses-t-cells-to-hide-in-the-gut/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/how-hiv-uses-t-cells-to-hide-in-the-gut/ Yale researchers identified a transcription factor that creates a perfect haven for HIV to hide. It could be a target for clearing the virus. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/13/ben-mamoun-named-john-f-enders-professor-medicine https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/13/ben-mamoun-named-john-f-enders-professor-medicine Choukri Ben Mamoun, who joined the Yale faculty in 2009, has made groundbreaking discoveries in microbial pathogenesis, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Z https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellows/2025-fellows https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellows/2025-fellows HHMI officially announced the 2025 Gilliam fellows, including Microbiology PhD student Jordan Polster in Dr. David Martinez's lab! Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61583-7 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61583-7 Alfajaro et al identify that a bat MERS-like coronavirus HKU5 uses ACE2 as a receptor from its natural bat reservoir Pipistrellus abramus and American mink. Structural analyses demonstrate a unique interaction between the HKU5 receptor binding domain and bat ACE2. This highlights the receptor flexibility of merbecoviruses and identifies mink as potential intermediate hosts, informing viral surveillance and countermeasure development. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/non-antibiotic-drugs-also-disrupt-the-microbiome/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/non-antibiotic-drugs-also-disrupt-the-microbiome/ Researchers identify non-antibiotic drugs that disrupt the microbiome—sometimes in surprising ways. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/liu-lab-reveals-intact-structure-of-the-doticm-secretion-system-in-legionella-at-near-atomic-resolution/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/liu-lab-reveals-intact-structure-of-the-doticm-secretion-system-in-legionella-at-near-atomic-resolution/ The lab of Jun Liu, Ph.D., along with fellow members of the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute and Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, has developed a highly innovative approach combining in-situ cryo-EM and cryo-ET to study the Dot/Icm type IVB secretion system in Legionella. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/mikey-grunst-receives-2025-porter-prize/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/mikey-grunst-receives-2025-porter-prize/ Mikey Grunst, Ph.D. , a recent graduate of the Yale Graduate Program in Microbiology, has been awarded the 2025 John Addison Porter prize. Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/05/09/how-typhoid-fever-triggers-severe-neurological-symptoms https://news.yale.edu/2025/05/09/how-typhoid-fever-triggers-severe-neurological-symptoms Yale researchers have discovered how typhoid fever triggers neurological symptoms, offering new insight into treatment options.  Fri, 09 May 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/ya-chi-ho-promoted-to-associate-professor-with-tenure/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/ya-chi-ho-promoted-to-associate-professor-with-tenure/ Ya-Chi Ho, MD, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/hualiang-pi-receives-searle-scholars-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/hualiang-pi-receives-searle-scholars-award/ Hualiang Pi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and member of the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute, receives Searle Scholars grant. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/04/14/infection-control-how-pathogen-survives-hostile-environment https://news.yale.edu/2025/04/14/infection-control-how-pathogen-survives-hostile-environment A new Yale study reveals the molecular process that helps pathogens thrive in hostile environments—and may offer important insights into antibiotic resistance. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 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://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-03-24-microscopy-pioneer-stefan-hell-visits-west-campus https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-03-24-microscopy-pioneer-stefan-hell-visits-west-campus Nobel laureate and microscopy pioneer Stefan Hell visited West Campus recently to tour the technology and innovation at the West Campus Imaging Core Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-12-from-ysm/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-12-from-ysm/ Twelve Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among the leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine newly elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/joseph-mougous-joins-department-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/joseph-mougous-joins-department-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ Joseph Mougous, an international leader in microbiology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is bringing his lab to Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/rego-receives-award-from-hypothesis-fund/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/rego-receives-award-from-hypothesis-fund/ Associate Professor Hesper Rego, Ph.D. will receive support from the Hypothesis Fund to investigate the connection between M. tuberculosis metabolism and antibiotic sensitivity at the single-cell level. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-02-04-the-hidden-battle-in-your-gut-how-one-bacterium-outsmarts-its-rivals https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-02-04-the-hidden-battle-in-your-gut-how-one-bacterium-outsmarts-its-rivals Scientists at the Microbial Sciences Institute reveal a strategy used by microbes to stay ahead in the ‘molecular arms race’ taking place in our gut. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/uchil-promoted-to-associate-professor-term/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/uchil-promoted-to-associate-professor-term/ Pradeep Uchil, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor Term in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://retrovirology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12977-024-00649-8 https://retrovirology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12977-024-00649-8 The Editorial Board of the journal Retrovirology has awarded the 2024 KT Jeang Retrovirology Prize to Walther Mothes, Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis. The annual prize recognizes outstanding achievements in the field by mid-career scientists. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2024-10-04-molecular-map-shows-the-way-towards-better-food-choices https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2024-10-04-molecular-map-shows-the-way-towards-better-food-choices Developed by scientists at the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute, a new map of the molecules in our food holds promise in nurturing optimal gut health Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/hualiang-pi-receives-nih-directors-new-innovator-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/hualiang-pi-receives-nih-directors-new-innovator-award/ Hualiang Pi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and a member of the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Director's New Innovator Award for her research investigating the impact of ferrosome organelle biogenesis on host-microbe interactions. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/covid-19-new-research-shows-how-the-virus-enters-our-cells-may-lead-to-better-vaccines/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/covid-19-new-research-shows-how-the-virus-enters-our-cells-may-lead-to-better-vaccines/ A new study captures structural specifics of SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein refolding during membrane fusion — details that could inform improved vaccine design. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:20:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2024/03/01/discovery-molecular-machine-brings-new-immune-therapies-step-closer https://news.yale.edu/2024/03/01/discovery-molecular-machine-brings-new-immune-therapies-step-closer Yale scientists have discovered a family of immune proteins that could affect the way our bodies fight infection. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/case-announces-newly-elected-members/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/case-announces-newly-elected-members/ Thirteen members of the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) faculties have been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE). In all, 35 of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine were elected this year. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/in-memoriam-brett-lindenbach-phd/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/in-memoriam-brett-lindenbach-phd/ Brett Lindenbach, PhD, associate professor of microbial pathogenesis and of comparative medicine at Yale School of Medicine, died on December 16, 2023. He was 55. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/how-does-hiv-bind-to-our-t-cells-new-study-reveals-the-steps/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/how-does-hiv-bind-to-our-t-cells-new-study-reveals-the-steps/ New HIV medications could be on the horizon after research uncovers how HIV-1, the most common type of HIV, binds to T cells. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:03:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/the-brett-lindenbach-virology-fund/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/the-brett-lindenbach-virology-fund/ The Brett Lindenbach Virology Fund will support an endowed lecture and training that honors Brett’s contributions to virology at Yale and beyond. In order for the fund to be sustainable, our goal is to raise $100,000 by October 1st, 2024. We hope you will join us to create this lasting legacy to celebrate Brett Lindenbach. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.hhmi.org/news/human-protein-found-non-immune-cells-defends-against-covid-19 https://www.hhmi.org/news/human-protein-found-non-immune-cells-defends-against-covid-19 Scientists have found that cells that line human lungs and other tissues express a protein that can halt SARS-CoV-2 replication before the virus spreads to nearby cells. Their discovery could one day point to new therapeutic strategies to treat or prevent COVID-19, particularly for individuals who are more vulnerable to severe infection. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2809395 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2809395 The most common vector-borne disease in the US, Lyme disease, is on the rise. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/medical-students-honored-by-american-college-of-physicians/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/medical-students-honored-by-american-college-of-physicians/ The American College of Physicians (ACP) Internal Medicine Award is conferred each year to a graduating medical student from Yale School of Medicine (YSM) who plans to enter an internal medicine residency in Connecticut. YSM faculty members Barry Wu, MD, FACP, professor of medicine (geriatrics) and Nancy Angoff, MD, MPH, MEd, professor emerita of medicine (general medicine) established the award in 1999, in collaboration with faculty from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.newsbreak.com/new-haven-ct/3133287979368-yale-school-of-medicine-researchers-work-to-develop-vaccine-on-more-tick-mosquito-borne-illnesses https://www.newsbreak.com/new-haven-ct/3133287979368-yale-school-of-medicine-researchers-work-to-develop-vaccine-on-more-tick-mosquito-borne-illnesses As more tick and mosquito-borne illness cases crop up in the U.S., researchers at Yale School of Medicine are looking to make a vaccine that will target those diseases. Most vaccines available to us usually target a pathogen or microbe, but there are many infectious diseases that are transmitted by vectors. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/vaccine-underway-yale-target-insects-carry-18239735.php?sid=591f58623f92a4689d60d746&ss=P&st_rid=null&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CT_AD_MorningBriefing#taboola-2 https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/vaccine-underway-yale-target-insects-carry-18239735.php?sid=591f58623f92a4689d60d746&ss=P&st_rid=null&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CT_AD_MorningBriefing#taboola-2 A group of Yale researchers is working on a new kind of vaccine they believe could change the world: instead of acting against a pathogen, the vaccine would reduce the risk of transmission for mosquito-and-tick-borne illnesses by targeting the insects themselves. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/microbial-sciences-institute-welcomes-new-faculty-member/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/microbial-sciences-institute-welcomes-new-faculty-member/ Assistant Professor Hualiang Pi arrives in Fall, 2023. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/07/12/genetic-screen-reveals-protein-primed-stop-covid-19-virus https://news.yale.edu/2023/07/12/genetic-screen-reveals-protein-primed-stop-covid-19-virus When activated, a protein found in cells that line the body’s tissues can inhibit viral spread — offering the potential for a new defense against COVID-19. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/goodman-is-named-chair-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/goodman-is-named-chair-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ Andrew Goodman, PhD, C.N.H. Long Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and director of the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute, has been appointed chair of the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis. Over the past year, Goodman has served as interim chair of the department. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/infectious-diseases-fellowships/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/infectious-diseases-fellowships/ Why complete a fellowship in infectious diseases? How long is an infectious diseases fellowship? What is the best infectious diseases fellowship program? Upon completion of a residency program, many physicians may pursue a fellowship program to develop expertise in a medical subspecialty of their choice. For those who are interested in areas such as vector-borne disease, microbial pathogenesis, global health, HIV, public health, transplant infectious diseases, or hospital epidemiology and want to become an infectious diseases doctor, the next step is to complete additional training in infectious diseases. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/drs-silvia-vilarinho-andrew-wang-named-physician-scientist-training-program-leadership/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/drs-silvia-vilarinho-andrew-wang-named-physician-scientist-training-program-leadership/ New leadership in the Yale Internal Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) was recently announced. Silvia Vilarinho, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine (digestive diseases) and of pathology; was appointed to director, with Andrew Wang, MD/PhD, assistant professor of medicine (rheumatology) being named associate director of the program. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/galan-elected-to-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/galan-elected-to-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences/ Jorge Galán, PhD, DVM, Lucille P. Markey Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and professor of cell biology, is one of nine Yale faculty members who have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/03/17/boosting-survival-beneficial-bacterium-human-gut https://news.yale.edu/2023/03/17/boosting-survival-beneficial-bacterium-human-gut Yale researchers uncovered a novel mechanism by which “good” bacteria colonize the gut. The finding could help spur the development of new probiotic therapies. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/asci-elects-three-new-members-from-yale-school-of-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/asci-elects-three-new-members-from-yale-school-of-medicine/ The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) has elected three Yale School of Medicine (YSM) physician-scientists as new members. ASCI is dedicated to the advancement of research that extends our understanding and improves the treatment of diseases of all people, and members are committed to mentoring future generations of physician-scientists of diverse backgrounds and biomedical disciplines. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/postdoctoral-position-groisman-lab-microbial-sciences-institute-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/postdoctoral-position-groisman-lab-microbial-sciences-institute-yale/ A postdoctoral position is available in the Groisman Lab in the Microbial Sciences Institute at Yale University to investigate novel molecular mechanisms promoting fitness of the beneficial bacterium Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron in the mammalian gut. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/yale-insights-in-cardiovascular-medicine-2022/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/micropath/news-article/yale-insights-in-cardiovascular-medicine-2022/ Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine Section of Cardiovascular Medicine outline emerging areas of research in cardiovascular medicine. Explore the latest advances in scholarly and scientific publishing. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z