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Expected to wrap up later this year, the trial is “intended to probe a plausible hypothesis” rather than find treatment at this stage, says Yale University immunologist Akiko Iwasaki, who is helping run it. “That would require a much larger study.”

In a new study, Yale researchers found that hot temperatures and extreme precipitation are probably increasing the prevalence of malaria in parts of Africa.

Yildirim, a member of the Yale School of Medicine faculty since 2020, is a globally recognized expert in vaccinology and infectious diseases among high-risk populations.

Drs. Chantal Vogels and Albert Ko explain how a naturally occurring bacterium called Wolbachia is being used to fight mosquito-borne diseases.

Brooks’ project as a PhD student in Yale School of Public Health’s (YSPH) Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases could help provide evidence to answer that question. He is designing a research program to incorporate epidemiological data, mathematical modeling, and real-world feasibility considerations to support better decision-making in fighting epidemic-prone infectious diseases.

The source of the current outbreak is unknown, but certain types of fresh produce have historically been the culprit.

We spoke with Eugene Shapiro, MD, about his current projects and how he can advise and help junior faculty at Yale School of Medicine.

Amy Kristine Bei, PhD, an affiliate of the Yale Institute of Global Health, received a Fulbright Scholar Fellowship for Senegal for 2026-2027.

Six individuals who were nominated by their mentees for their excellence have received Mentor Awards from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in conjunction with the Yale Postdoctoral Association’s Mentorship Committee.