https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysm/news-rss/?orgId=119341&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at YSM Office of Collaborative Excellence en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 22:29:03 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/two-wheels-a-handlebar-and-a-team/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/two-wheels-a-handlebar-and-a-team/ Eleven bicycles were built for local children as part of a team-building event for Yale School of Medicine’s First Generation/Low Income (FGLI) community. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/working-womens-2026-staff-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/working-womens-2026-staff-awards/ Four staff members at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) have been named recipients of 2026 Recognition Awards by the Working Women’s Network (WWN) at Yale University. The eleven awardees were honored at a ceremony in April. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/09/awards-celebrate-those-strengthening-bond-between-yale-and-new-haven https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/09/awards-celebrate-those-strengthening-bond-between-yale-and-new-haven Eight individuals and organizations whose work nurtures the partnership between “town and gown” were celebrated during the annual Seton Elm-Ivy Awards ceremony on April 8. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/aperture-iv-portraits-of-women-faculty-in-medicine/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/aperture-iv-portraits-of-women-faculty-in-medicine/ On March 5, 2026, the latest exhibit of a series of faculty portraits opened in Sterling Hall of Medicine (SHM), on the second floor. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2026-03-16-a-second-start https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2026-03-16-a-second-start After starting over in midlife, Lynn Fasano built a meaningful career as a medical assistant, a role that blends care, skill, and teamwork. Working at Yale has “been a wonderful experience because my colleagues and I are as tight as tight can be. They’re some of my best friends. When we work, we do everything and anything we can to help each other. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/loretta-j-ross-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/loretta-j-ross-perspectives/ Loretta J. Ross, author of “Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel,” spoke as part of the Perspectives for Inclusion lecture series, on March 11, 2026. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-staff-arc-awards-brief/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-staff-arc-awards-brief/ 2026 YSM Staff Appreciation & Recognition Champions (ARC) Awards Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/nominations-open-for-the-2026-staff-appreciation-and-recognition-champions-arc-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/nominations-open-for-the-2026-staff-appreciation-and-recognition-champions-arc-awards/ Nominations are now open for the 2026 YSM Staff Appreciation & Recognition Champions (ARC) Awards. Recognizing that impactful achievements are often achieved through collaboration, the ARC award program celebrates teams who exemplify the following aspirational behaviors, which are essential to enhancing our vibrant and inclusive community in support of our core values. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/khalilah-brown-dean-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/khalilah-brown-dean-perspectives/ In February of 2026, Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, PhD, delivered a talk entitled, “Finding Joy and Purpose in Turbulent Times,” sharing lessons from her professional and personal journey toward becoming an award-winning author, political scientist, and civic leader. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/perspectives-for-inclusion/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/perspectives-for-inclusion/ Lecture series creating insight, exploration, and reflection. Delve into the role each of us plays in creating an inclusive environment. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/mentorship-bridge-child-study-center/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/mentorship-bridge-child-study-center/ An internal program for all interested faculty, staff, and trainees at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) offers an alternative approach to professional development and mentorship. The program is called YCSC Mentorship BRIDGE—which stands for Building Relationships; Inspiring Development, Growth, and Empowerment. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 Z https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2843519 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2843519 Dale Sebastian, MD, associate professor of psychiatry, is first author of a paper in JAMA Network Open that investigates barriers to career advancement in academic medicine for midlevel Asian faculty members and how sponsorship could be a potential solution. Co-authors include Karina Gonzalez Herrera, PhD; Mohini Ranganathan, MD; Angeli Landeros-Weisenberger, MD; and Darin Latimore, MD. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/dr-curtis-patton-honored-in-double-portrait/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/dr-curtis-patton-honored-in-double-portrait/ The portrait tells an important story about creating an inclusive environment at Yale. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ycsc-community-support/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ycsc-community-support/ Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) faculty, staff, and trainees frequently come together to support a variety of causes in the New Haven community and beyond, whether through volunteering their time, participating in fundraising teams, or making individual monetary donations. One example of this is a recently coordinated fundraiser for Connecticut Foodshare. Department Chair Linda Mayes, MD, notes that this type of initiative is a hallmark of the YCSC community. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 Z https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2025-11-24-proactive-partnerships https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2025-11-24-proactive-partnerships YSM's Paula Maguina and Tanasia Thomas exemplify the two-way street of mentorship and share advice. “I’ve seen how powerful it is when a mentee comes prepared, engages honestly, and applies what we discuss,” said Maguina. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/darin-latimore-aamc-award-leadership/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/darin-latimore-aamc-award-leadership/ Darin A. Latimore, MD, was selected to receive this year’s Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Exemplary Leadership Award from the Group on Collaboration, Engagement, and Community (GCEC). Dr. Latimore is YSM’s deputy dean for Collaborative Excellence and associate professor of General Internal Medicine. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/showcasing-the-beauty-of-basic-science/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/showcasing-the-beauty-of-basic-science/ “Beauty of Science 2025” displays the striking imagery from YSM researchers across disciplines. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/biomedical-summer-undergraduate-research-fellowship-symposium-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/biomedical-summer-undergraduate-research-fellowship-symposium-2025/ On July 31, 2025, Dr. Faye Rogers hosted the Biomedical Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Symposium. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ An intensive two-day Yale Cancer Research symposium, dedicated to advancing cancer science through innovation and strengthening partnerships between Yale University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), brought together researchers from multiple disciplines this week. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2025-09-08-promise-fulfilled https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2025-09-08-promise-fulfilled Alondra Martinez, a proud New Haven Promise Scholar and first-generation college graduate, was raised in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven. YourYale spoke to Martinez about her experiences with the program and how it shaped her path to her current position at Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/new-haven-voices-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/new-haven-voices-2025/ YSM's third annual New Haven Voices forum convened a panel of community leaders whose dedicated work reshapes the city’s response to hunger. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/antonia-coello-novello-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/antonia-coello-novello-perspectives/ Antonia Coello Novello, MD, 14th Surgeon General of the United States, spoke about her book Duty Calls: Lessons Learned from an Unexpected Life of Service on Sept. 16, 2025. The talk was given in celebration of Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month and as part of the “Perspectives for Inclusion” lecture series. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:10:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/perspectives-antonia-novello/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/perspectives-antonia-novello/ On Tuesday, Sept. 16, at noon, Novello will discuss her book, 'Duty Calls: Lessons Learned from an Unexpected Life of Service.' The lecture, in celebration of Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, kicks off a new year in the Perspectives for Inclusion series. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://oncodaily.com/career/sanja-dacic https://oncodaily.com/career/sanja-dacic Dr. Sanja Dacic Awarded the 2025 Mary J. Matthews Pathology/Translational Research Award / 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer, cancer, Cancer research, Geno Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/oapd-faculty-workshops-fall-2025-schedule/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/oapd-faculty-workshops-fall-2025-schedule/ The Office of Academic & Professional Development offers a series of workshops to help new and early career faculty thrive at YSM. Continuing medical education credits are also available for participating. Note that registration is required. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/krystal-addy-featured-on-health-minds-with-dr-jeffrey-borenstein/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/krystal-addy-featured-on-health-minds-with-dr-jeffrey-borenstein/ John Krystal, MD, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Professor of Translational Research and professor of psychiatry, of neuroscience, and of psychology, and Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology, are featured on Season 10 of the Emmy-nominated public television series Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2025-06-30-utility-watch https://your.yale.edu/youryale/2025-06-30-utility-watch “It makes me feel good to know I’m supporting doctors, nurses, and scientists who are caring for people or searching for cures.” Watch Engineer Roger Vandal and his colleagues keep the Sterling Power Plant running around the clock — supplying steam, chilled water, and electricity to YNHH, Smilow Cancer Center, and YSM research departments — ensuring these critical activities continue without interruption. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/on-leadership-year-in-review-june-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/on-leadership-year-in-review-june-2025/ For the latest Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, Daryn David, PhD, PCC, summarizes the many gems of wisdom gifted by YCSC Grand Rounds speakers and column contributors this academic year. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/arc-staff-award-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/arc-staff-award-2025/ On June 11, 2025, 38 Yale School of Medicine (YSM) colleagues were celebrated at the inaugural Staff ARC Award ceremony. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/leading-with-resiliency-and-creativity-in-challenging-times-on-june-25/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/leading-with-resiliency-and-creativity-in-challenging-times-on-june-25/ In times of uncertainty and change, how do we continue leading from the wisest and most generative part of ourselves? During this inspiring and practical session, you will learn to use a guiding framework to help access your resiliency and creativity in challenging times and explore powerful practices to use every day to support yourself and your team members. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:00:00 Z https://your.yale.edu/working-at-yale/staff-recognition/staff-service-recognition-program/long-service-recognition-1 https://your.yale.edu/working-at-yale/staff-recognition/staff-service-recognition-program/long-service-recognition-1 Several YSM staff were honored for 45 years of service, and one 55 years, at Yale's Long-Service Recognition Dinner in May 2025. Congratulations! 55 years: Rosemary Balsam. 40 years: Catherine Skorupski, Thecla Abbiati, Wendy Talley, and Maryellen White. 45 years: Margaret Borelli, Lisa DeLizio, Cynthia Harris, and Betsey Pesapane (now retired!). 35 years: Gayle Barbuto, Joan Cho, Lisa Ciavarella, Linda Jackson, Larisa Lozovatsky, Christine Shugrue, and Ann Vitale. Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/oiyan-poon-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/oiyan-poon-perspectives/ On May 13, 2025, the educator, scholar, and author OiYan Poon discussed her book, Asian American is Not a Color, in which a mother seeks to answer her daughter’s questions about race. It is informed by extensive research and interviews with Asian Americans with contrasting viewpoints, and provides a heartfelt and optimistic vision for the future. Tue, 13 May 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/oapd-workshops-may-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/oapd-workshops-may-2025/ Each year, Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) Office of Academic & Professional Development (OAPD) offers new and early career faculty members a series of workshops designed to provide useful information as you pursue your career at YSM. All faculty are welcome to attend and continuing medical education (CME) credit is available for those who participate. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/psychological-safety-in-health-care-teams/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/psychological-safety-in-health-care-teams/ The Office of Academic & Professional Development’s (OAPD) Healthcare Leadership Program (HLP) launched in 2023 with a cohort of leaders from Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS). The program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of participants and support them as they guide their teams toward the shared alignment aspiration of becoming a leading academic health system. The HLP curriculum includes workshops from Yale and national experts on leadership development, conversations with alignment leadership, self-assessments in leadership styles, and individual coaching sessions. Highlights from this year’s cohort include discussions on the importance of emotional intelligence and creating psychological safety in health care settings. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/inclusive-leadership-at-home-and-afoot/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/inclusive-leadership-at-home-and-afoot/ In the latest Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, Tara Davila, LCSW, and Daryn David, PhD, PCC, reflect together on an April 2025 YCSC Grand Rounds talk delivered by Jacob Padrón, artistic director of Long Wharf Theater in New Haven. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/brains-and-beyond-neurosurgery-for-young-minds/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/brains-and-beyond-neurosurgery-for-young-minds/ The Yale School of Medicine MD Class of 2025 co-presidents organized an experiential visit for 19 New Haven middle school girls involved in a STEM program. The co-presidents planned the visit based on a challenge from their Commencement speaker, Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, MD (also known as Dr. Q), to find a way to impact the world. Dr. Q engaged in Q&A with the middle school students by video, as part of the visit. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/annual-yale-cancer-center-excellence-awards-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/annual-yale-cancer-center-excellence-awards-2025/ Formerly called the Conclave Awards, the 2025 Spring Yale Cancer Center awards honored research, clinical expertise, and support staff at the Hotel Marcel, New Haven on April 1, 2025. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/spicer-honored-with-2025-yale-department-of-psychiatry-mental-health-advocacy-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/spicer-honored-with-2025-yale-department-of-psychiatry-mental-health-advocacy-award/ Angelina Spicer, a stand-up comic, producer, writer, and self-described “accidental activist,” was honored March 22, 2025 with the Yale Department of Psychiatry Mental Health Advocacy Award. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/sophie-gregoire-trudeau-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/sophie-gregoire-trudeau-perspectives/ On March 17, 2025, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau gave a talk titled, “A Woman’s Resilience: Inclusion and Belonging from a Mental Health Perspective,” in honor of Women’s History Month and as part of the “Perspectives for Inclusion” lecture series. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/walking-the-leadership-walk/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/walking-the-leadership-walk/ In the latest Yale Child Study Center  “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, Daryn David, PhD, PCC, reflects on a recent Grand Rounds talk, presented by Chyrell Bellamy, PhD, and Maria Restrepo-Toro, MSN, BSN, representing the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH), within the Department of Psychiatry. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:00:00 Z https://www.elnuevodia.com/ciencia-ambiente/otros/notas/semillas-de-triunfo-lanza-su-segundo-capitulo-en-connecticut-este-programa-transforma-vidas/ https://www.elnuevodia.com/ciencia-ambiente/otros/notas/semillas-de-triunfo-lanza-su-segundo-capitulo-en-connecticut-este-programa-transforma-vidas/ El proyecto Semillas de Triunfo, de la organización Ciencia Puerto Rico en colaboración con la Universidad de Yale, será ofrecido a niñas de sexto a octavo grado, en la ciudad de New Haven. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/willie-jennings-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/willie-jennings-perspectives/ On Feb. 6, 2025, Yale professor of divinity, Reverend Willie James Jennings, PhD, delivered a lecture titled, “From Equality to Belonging,” and explored the legacy of Black life in America and the search to secure a reality of equality that opens to a shared sense of belonging. He asked, what does it mean for Yale University to share in that legacy as we educate future leaders? The talk was held in celebration of Black History Month and as part of the “Perspectives for Inclusion” lecture series. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ycsc-interview-beth-heinz/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ycsc-interview-beth-heinz/ For the latest Yale Child Study Center “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, Daryn David, PhD, interviewed Beth Heinz, MHA, MSW, who recently stepped into the role of senior vice president for women’s and children’s services at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ned-blackhawk-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ned-blackhawk-perspectives/ On Dec. 11, 2024, Yale historian Ned Blackhawk, PhD, discussed his fourth book The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, a transformative narrative of five centuries of U.S. history with Indigenous peoples at its center. The talk was part of the “Perspectives for Inclusion” lecture series. The book has won numerous awards and accolades, including the 2023 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/embracing-coaching-pediatrics/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/embracing-coaching-pediatrics/ For the latest Yale Child Study Center “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, Daryn David, PhD, asked Yale Department of Pediatrics Professor Maryellen Flaherty-Hewitt, MD, to share her perspective on the promise a coach approach may hold for faculty and trainees within her department. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/250-students-gather-at-yale-for-apamsa-regional-conference/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/250-students-gather-at-yale-for-apamsa-regional-conference/ Never Enough: ADHD Experiences in Asian Americans Working with Limited English Proficient Patients and their Interpreters WE Medicine: Convergence of Western and Eastern Medicine to Develop Future Medicines These titles represent a few of the breakout session topics at the day-long annual Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Region I/II conference on Saturday, October 12, at Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/perspectives-panel-sept-2024/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/perspectives-panel-sept-2024/ Following David Blight’s lecture on the findings of the Yale and Slavery history project, Yale School of Medicine convened a panel of faculty to discuss efforts to confront that history, restore, rebuild trust, and build authentic community -- including in caring for the New Haven community and in creating partnerships with HBCUs.  Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/david-blight-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/david-blight-perspectives/ Yale School of Medicine launched its new lecture series, Perspectives for Inclusion, with a talk by Yale historian David Blight about his book, Yale and Slavery: A History. On September 24, 2024, Blight described his discussions with then-President Peter Salovey about launching the Yale and Slavery Research Project, the major historical events leading up to the university’s examination of its own past, the research process, and some of its striking discoveries. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/prisca-rodriguez/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/prisca-rodriguez/ A lecture by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, Nicaraguan-American author, first-generation college student, and activist known for her work on intersectional feminism and race. Part of the Perspectives of Inclusion lecture series, in celebration of Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/david-della-iustina-interview/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/david-della-iustina-interview/ For the latest YCSC “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, Daryn David interviewed David Della-Giustina on the coach approach and leadership in academic medicine. Della-Giustina serves as vice chair for education for the Yale Department of Emergency Medicine, in addition to holding other leadership roles. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 Z