Rachel Gilmore
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Federal stem cell ruling blocks Yale scientists
Without funding, labs may have to halt research, lay off scientists
After last week’s ruling preventing federal funding for stem cells research, about a dozen Yale facilities that deal with the cells are at risk of running out of money.
Med School rides grant funding
But deeper cuts loom when influx from stimulus package runs out
Federal stimulus funding has been a boon for the Yale School of Medicine this past year, but now the school must prepare for the day when that extra money is gone.
Applications to Med School hit record high
The Yale School of Medicine received its highest ever number of applications this year, Director of Admissions Richard Silverman said Tuesday.
Despite resources, STI testing rates a concern
Sex at Yale: Part 2 of 5
While Yale students have proven their prowess in final exams and standardized tests, when it comes to testing for sexually transmitted infections, there is still room for improvement.
Yale joins Haiti effort
A team of six physicians and medical professionals from the Yale School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Hospital flew to Haiti Tuesday morning to provide humanitarian aid for up to two weeks.
No more swine flu isolation
Yale University Health Services announced Monday that students who experience flu-like illness no longer have to isolate themselves, and meals will no longer be delivered to these sick students.
Connecticut day cares fall short of state rules
A study led by Yale School of Nursing Professor Angela Crowley has revealed that Connecticut child care centers and family day care homes are not complying with state health and safety regulations.
Pepsi opens New Haven research lab
In New Haven, PepsiCo will fund a graduate fellowship in the M.D.-Ph.D. program at the Yale School of Medicine to support research on nutrition and obesity-related diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes.
1,500 Swine flu vaccines arrive
Sign-ups for swine flu shots fill up within hours; more doses on the way
After weeks of delayed shipments and rationed vaccinations, Yale will inoculate students for swine flu at two clinics Wednesday and Thursday, University Health Services announced Monday.
250 vaccinated for swine flu
The swine flu vaccine is now available for high-risk students, YUHS Director Paul Genecin said in an e-mail to the News Friday.