https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-rss/?orgId=118812&title=News+from+around+Yale+and+the+World A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Institute for Global Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Mon, 18 May 2026 07:54:57 Z https://www.nysun.com/article/pakistani-officials-look-for-any-cause-but-negligence-to-explain-surge-in-hiv-cases-among-children-2?gift=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJnaWZ0RnJvbSI6InljczVubTZ1anlseiIsImlhdCI6MTc3NzczMzQ0NCwiZXhwIjoxNzgwMzI1NDQ0fQ.MvvkNWnU6F1Znv9ZIh3cmXHsKh-x_ycja9Pa0nofypI https://www.nysun.com/article/pakistani-officials-look-for-any-cause-but-negligence-to-explain-surge-in-hiv-cases-among-children-2?gift=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJnaWZ0RnJvbSI6InljczVubTZ1anlseiIsImlhdCI6MTc3NzczMzQ0NCwiZXhwIjoxNzgwMzI1NDQ0fQ.MvvkNWnU6F1Znv9ZIh3cmXHsKh-x_ycja9Pa0nofypI Hundreds of Pakistani children received contaminated shots at a state hospital — and officials keep looking the other way Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/03/getting-older-ageing-happiest-time-of-life https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/03/getting-older-ageing-happiest-time-of-life Aging does not mean inevitable decline, new YSPH research suggests – and having a optimistic outlook can even bring improvements. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/17-yale-obgyn-physicians-named-top-doctors-for-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/17-yale-obgyn-physicians-named-top-doctors-for-2026/ Seventeen Yale Ob/Gyn faculty members have been recognized in Connecticut Magazine's 2026 “Top Doctors” edition. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ Geo-Targeted Implementation of a Novel Mobile Pharmacy and Clinic Healthcare Delivery Model with Community Health Workers for Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV and Substance Use is a $10 million, five-year, team science research grant funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260427/Early-life-exposure-to-PFAS-associated-with-common-childhood-leukemia.aspx https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260427/Early-life-exposure-to-PFAS-associated-with-common-childhood-leukemia.aspx Early exposure to PFAS, a group of widely used compounds known as "forever chemicals," was associated with a higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer, according to University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health researchers. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.globalhealth.northwestern.edu/events/podcast/rabin-and-hudspeth.html https://www.globalhealth.northwestern.edu/events/podcast/rabin-and-hudspeth.html Recorded at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this special episode of Explore Global Health features Tracy Rabin, MD (Yale University) and James Hudspeth, MD (Boston University) about the future of global health education. They explore the importance of truly bidirectional partnerships, the policy barriers that limit international clinicians from training in the U.S., and what institutions can do now to create more equitable, impactful collaborations. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-building-healthier-more-resilient-cities/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-building-healthier-more-resilient-cities/ “What are you going to do when you go back?” It’s the question that set Jeannette Ickovics, PhD, a faculty affiliate at the Yale Institute of Global Health (YIGH), on a new trajectory toward global climate and health. After nearly five years at Yale-NUS College in Singapore, first as a visiting professor and later as dean of faculty, Ickovics found herself reflecting on what the next phase of her career might look like upon returning to New Haven. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-developing-suicide-screening-approaches-in-pakistan/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-developing-suicide-screening-approaches-in-pakistan/ Suicide remains a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 800,000 deaths each year. The burden falls disproportionately on low- and middle-income countries, which account for roughly 75% of global suicides. In South Asia, where suicide rates are among the highest globally, stigma and legal barriers often make prevention efforts especially challenging. For Ashley Hagaman, PhD, MPH, associate professor of public health (social and behavioral sciences) at Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and a faculty affiliate of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), addressing this issue means developing solutions that are not only evidence-based, but also locally feasible and culturally grounded. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/two-ysph-trained-yale-students-one-marshall-scholarship-one-rhodes-scholar/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/two-ysph-trained-yale-students-one-marshall-scholarship-one-rhodes-scholar/ Two senior undergraduate students at Yale, each of whom conducted extensive research in labs at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), were recent recipients of prestigious awards for postgraduate study. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/climate/microplastics-maha-epa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/climate/microplastics-maha-epa.html The federal government has pledged to reduce levels of microplastics and pharmaceuticals in public drinking water. YSPH environmental scientist Dr. Vasilis Vasiliou says the move is encouraging, but there is a lot of work to do, including defining a standard measurement for microplastics. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/07/addressing-racial-disparities-sepsis-care https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/07/addressing-racial-disparities-sepsis-care In a Q&A, Erika Linnader, director of Yale’s Global Health Leadership Initiative, discusses disparities in sepsis care — and how to improve it. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-rethinking-palliative-care-delivery-in-ethiopia/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-rethinking-palliative-care-delivery-in-ethiopia/ Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious illness – addressing pain, symptoms, and the emotional and social challenges that accompany disease. However, in many parts of the world, access to this type of care remains extremely limited. In Ethiopia, where access to palliative care is especially scarce, Eleanor Reid, MD, PhD, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and a faculty affiliate of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), has been working to expand access through community-based approaches. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://world.yale.edu/news/yigh-marks-next-chapter https://world.yale.edu/news/yigh-marks-next-chapter The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) brought together faculty, students, and partners from across the university on March 25 for a campus open house, signaling a renewed phase for the institute under newly-appointed leadership. Dr. Ingrid Katz, who began her role as director in January 2026, opened the event and outlined priorities for the institute’s next chapter. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/26/health/positivity-aging-wellness https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/26/health/positivity-aging-wellness Despite stereotypes that the body and brain automatically decline as people get older, new YSPH research shows that many people are more like fine wine: improving with age. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/well/mind/mind-set-longevity-aging.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/well/mind/mind-set-longevity-aging.html Feeling positive about one’s future seems to affect a person’s health by influencing their behaviors, says Dr. Becca Levy, a professor of public health and psychology at Yale University. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/03/25/aging-positive-mindset/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/03/25/aging-positive-mindset/ YSPH researcher Dr. Becca Levy found that nearly half of adults over 65 did better on tests of cognitive and physical function as they aged. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/saliva-test-shows-high-accuracy-for-detecting-tuberculosis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/saliva-test-shows-high-accuracy-for-detecting-tuberculosis/ A simple saliva sample may offer a highly accurate and easier way to diagnose tuberculosis, according to a new study led by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and collaborators in Colombia. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2026/03/17/opinion-vaccination-is-not-just-about-personal-choice-in-ct-or-elsewhere/ https://www.courant.com/2026/03/17/opinion-vaccination-is-not-just-about-personal-choice-in-ct-or-elsewhere/ Herd immunity is about more than just eliminating transmission by reaching an often unattainable threshold of population-level protection, YSPH Professors Virginia Pitzer and Gregg Gonsalves say in this Op-Ed. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/well/childhood-vaccines-parents-cdc-rfk-jr.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/well/childhood-vaccines-parents-cdc-rfk-jr.html YSPH experts say the need to restore parental trust in vaccines remains, despite a court ruling blocking proposed changes to vaccine recommendations. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/16/democratizing-data-one-disease-time https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/16/democratizing-data-one-disease-time The Yale School of Public Health’s PopHIVE platform helps track health trends in communities — and puts near real-time health data in the hands of the public. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/13/nevada-based-startup-delivering-prescription-drugs-older-adults-and-beyond https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/13/nevada-based-startup-delivering-prescription-drugs-older-adults-and-beyond Yale School of Public Health alum Leslie Asanga founded Pills2Me to increase medication access through on-demand prescription delivery. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/six-from-yale-chosen-to-serve-on-saem-specialty-groups/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/six-from-yale-chosen-to-serve-on-saem-specialty-groups/ The Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) has appointed five faculty in the Department of Emergency Medicine and a medical student to serve on specialty groups within SAEM in 2026-2027. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/03/04/alcohol-consumption-its-lowest-point-80-years-health-warnings-grow/ https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/03/04/alcohol-consumption-its-lowest-point-80-years-health-warnings-grow/ The share of Americans who drink alcohol has dropped to its lowest level since the 1940s. Some people may have changed their behaviors after learning of alcohol's impact on the body. YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasilou describes the relationship between alcohol and cancer. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/yale-emergency-medicine-ranks-2-nationally-in-nih-funding/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/yale-emergency-medicine-ranks-2-nationally-in-nih-funding/ For the eighth consecutive year, the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine was recognized among the nation’s leaders in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding, ranking #2 in the U.S. according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. This year’s achievement is marked by an extraordinary expansion in faculty success, with 14 faculty members receiving NIH funding and 9 among the top 100 NIH-funded emergency medicine investigators nationwide. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 Z https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/2025-measles-resurgence-carries-estimated-244-million-price-tag https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/2025-measles-resurgence-carries-estimated-244-million-price-tag A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health estimates that measles outbreaks in the U.S. cost more than $244 million in 2025. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.jmir.org/2026/1/e93193 https://www.jmir.org/2026/1/e93193 Using data gathered from wearable air samplers, Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Krystal Pollitt discovered that hazardous chemicals from wildfires linger inside people's homes for weeks after outside exposures dissipate. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/rapid-sequencing-approach-could-transform-tuberculosis-surveillance-and-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/rapid-sequencing-approach-could-transform-tuberculosis-surveillance-and-care/ An international team of scientists led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health is applying technology used during the COVID-19 pandemic to more rapidly analyze tuberculosis samples. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/njei-to-visit-oxford-via-sherlock-traveling-fellowship/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/njei-to-visit-oxford-via-sherlock-traveling-fellowship/ Basile Njei, MD, PhD, associate director (bioinformatics) in the Clinical and Translational Core, Yale Liver Center, has been awarded the Dame Sheila Sherlock Traveling Fellowship in Hepatology from the Royal College of Physicians, which will support a planned academic visit to Oxford University. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/when-trust-is-lost-how-do-we-get-it-back/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/when-trust-is-lost-how-do-we-get-it-back/ “Can you remember a time when you shared something that you later found out was not true or trustworthy?” Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, posed that question during her opening remarks at a conference about rebuilding trust in public health on February 10. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/moving-global-health-forward-in-times-of-change/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/moving-global-health-forward-in-times-of-change/ Dr. Ingrid T. Katz, MD, MHS, became the director of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) in January. She leads YIGH at a time of significant shifts in global health funding and programmatic support. In an interview, she gives her thoughts on how to move global health forward in times of change, and her hopes for YIGH. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/yigh-hosts-7th-annual-global-health-case-competition/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/yigh-hosts-7th-annual-global-health-case-competition/ On Saturday, February 7th, 50 students from Yale College and the Schools of Medicine, Management, Nursing, and Public Health came together for the 7th Annual YIGH Global Health Case Competition. Leading up to the competition, student participants spent two weeks preparing a proposal that used infectious disease surveillance to address the uptick in disease outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/nunez-smith-among-prominent-black-leaders-in-medicine-cited-by-aamc/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/nunez-smith-among-prominent-black-leaders-in-medicine-cited-by-aamc/ Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS, associate dean for health equity research, was one of eight prominent Black leaders in medicine recognized by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/acne-might-increase-eating-disorder-risk-what-to-know https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/acne-might-increase-eating-disorder-risk-what-to-know A recent study found an elevated risk of developing an eating disorder in people who also suffer from acne. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.southernct.edu/2026/02/12/care-receives-national-award-for-excellence-in-community-engaged-partnerships/ https://news.southernct.edu/2026/02/12/care-receives-national-award-for-excellence-in-community-engaged-partnerships/ The Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE), co-housed at the Yale School of Public Health and Southern Connecticut State University—in partnership with the New Haven community—has been selected as one of five recipients of the Campus Compact’s 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Awards. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/well/alcohol-body-health-effects.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/well/alcohol-body-health-effects.html From the moment we take a sip, drinking starts to influence our biology. YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasiliou joins other experts in providing information about the impact of alcohol on personal health. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/new-ai-tool-helps-scientists-see-how-cells-work-together-inside-diseased-tissue/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/new-ai-tool-helps-scientists-see-how-cells-work-together-inside-diseased-tissue/ A new study from Yale University researchers shows how artificial intelligence can bring different kinds of data together, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the body and how diseases develop. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/new-hope-for-hiv-prevention-and-addiction-treatment-in-prisons/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/new-hope-for-hiv-prevention-and-addiction-treatment-in-prisons/ Prisons are key sites for HIV diagnosis and prevention programs. Julia Rozanova recently received an R01 research grant for her project to reduce HIV transmission and improve quality of life for persons living in prison. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 Z https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/02/utah-arizona-ivermectin-bill-over-the-counter-pharmacy https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/02/utah-arizona-ivermectin-bill-over-the-counter-pharmacy YSPH Professor Sunil Parikh is concerned about a House bill that would make ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug used to treat livestock, available at pharmacies without a prescription. "It's not a benign drug," Parikh said. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-cold-weather-injuries-are-keeping-pediatric-specialists-busy-this-winter/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-cold-weather-injuries-are-keeping-pediatric-specialists-busy-this-winter/ Dr. Adrienne Socci, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Yale Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut to discuss what cold-weather injuries are keeping pediatric specialists busy this winter. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/learning/do-you-ever-feel-like-you-are-hiding-your-true-self.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/learning/do-you-ever-feel-like-you-are-hiding-your-true-self.html YSPH Professor John Pachankis says concealing important parts of ourselves can harm close relationships and cause shame or guilt. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/mentorship-global-health-and-momentum/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/mentorship-global-health-and-momentum/ For more than two decades, Lynn Matthews, MD, MPH, has worked at the intersection of HIV prevention, reproductive health, and global medicine. Now newly arrived at Yale, she is bringing her international research experience and passion for mentorship to New Haven. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:26:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/articles/yale-hospitals-see-surge-in-flu-cases-amid-severe-season https://yaledailynews.com/articles/yale-hospitals-see-surge-in-flu-cases-amid-severe-season A new flu strain mismatched to this year’s vaccine has caused an intense flu season. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/message-from-the-director-dr-ingrid-katz/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/message-from-the-director-dr-ingrid-katz/ It is a privilege to join the Yale Institute for Global Health at such a dynamic moment for the Institute, for Yale, and for the field of global health more broadly. I step into this role with deep respect for YIGH’s history and an appreciation for the many people, including faculty, students, trainees, staff, and partners, who have built its reputation as a place where ideas, evidence, and action come together. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/sion-appointed-to-aws-foundation-board-of-directors/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/sion-appointed-to-aws-foundation-board-of-directors/ Melanie Sion, MD, assistant professor of general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association for Women Surgeons (AWS) Foundation for a three-year term. A leader in global surgical initiatives, Dr. Sion also serves as chair of the American College of Surgeons International Subcommittee and recently represented both organizations at a surgical education event in East Africa. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.newsweek.com/harmful-chemicals-found-in-major-bottled-water-brands-11350126 https://www.newsweek.com/harmful-chemicals-found-in-major-bottled-water-brands-11350126 A new study has found that there are dozens of unregulated harmful chemicals in a number of popular brands of bottled water. YSPH Dr. Vasilis Vasiliou comments. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20260114/democratizing-the-data-pophive-bridges-gap-in-public-health-information https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20260114/democratizing-the-data-pophive-bridges-gap-in-public-health-information The Yale School of Public Health recently unveiled its new PopHIVE platform, which offers reliable, real-time, synthesized health data directly to the public, providing a more complete picture for health care providers and public health experts. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/schwartz-zink-to-serve-on-vaccine-integrity-advisory-board/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/schwartz-zink-to-serve-on-vaccine-integrity-advisory-board/ Dr. Jason L. Schwartz, PhD, and Dr. Anne Zink, MD, have been appointed to the Board of Advisers of the Vaccine Integrity Project, a new initiative launched by the University of Minnesota that provides trusted, science-based information on vaccines. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/meeting-malaria-where-it-lives/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/meeting-malaria-where-it-lives/ Yale epidemiologist Dr. Amy Bei is betting on a radical idea to stop malaria from ravaging populations: a new vaccine that stops mosquitoes from transmitting the deadly disease. “It basically becomes a dead end for that infected mosquito,” Dr. Bei explained. “It can no longer transmit malaria to the population.” Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/fall-2025-spark-award-recipients-announced/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/fall-2025-spark-award-recipients-announced/ The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) has selected Dr. Kiran Sheikh and Dr. Brian Wahl to receive the Fall 2025 Global Health Spark Award. The $10,000 award provides initial funding to support global health research initiatives and partnerships among YIGH-affiliated faculty. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/09/sars-cov-2-decline-animals-study-finds https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/09/sars-cov-2-decline-animals-study-finds In a new Yale study, researchers found that SARS-CoV-2—the virus responsible for COVID-19—is weakening within the animal kingdom. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:00:00 Z