Giri Viswanathan
Staff Reporter
giri.viswanathan@yale.edu
Giri Viswanathan was a Science and Technology Editor for the News. Previously, he served as a Photography Editor while covering the School of Public Health for the SciTech Desk. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Giri is a junior in Timothy Dwight College majoring in Global Affairs with a certificate in Global Health Studies.
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YASH ROY & GIRI VISWANATHAN
aapiNHV plans events to celebrate AAPI history month

As aapiNHV expands its membership in New Haven, the organization is planning on hosting three events to celebrate AAPI heritage month and bring the AAPI New Haven community closer together.

April 29, 2022

GIRI VISWANATHAN
Yale student receives prestigious astronomy fellowship

Recent astronomy Ph.D. graduate Malena Rice wins 51 Pegasi b Fellowship for postgraduate research.

April 20, 2022

GIRI VISWANATHAN
Yale study finds lower dose of COVID-19 drug is effective

A new Yale-UBC study finds that a decreased dosage of tocilizumab can effectively treat severe cases of COVID-19 and reduce supply shortages.

April 7, 2022

GIRI VISWANATHAN & ALEX YE
Residential college communities respond to Ukraine crisis

Both Davenport and Pierson Colleges hosted events to promote discourse and celebrate Ukrainian culture.

March 6, 2022

GIRI VISWANATHAN
Yale School of Medicine launches program to recruit recent PhD’s from minority groups

YSM’s Science Fellows Program, launching later this year, will assemble a cohort of postgraduate researchers with the aim of increasing diversity and inclusion.

February 15, 2022

GIRI VISWANATHAN & YASH ROY
Yale-developed saliva test offered at two New Haven sites

The state of Connecticut has decided to utilize the School of Public Health’s SalivaDirect testing initiative at two state testing locations in New Haven.

February 8, 2022

YASH ROY & GIRI VISWANATHAN
Two Yale faculty members elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Professors Donald Engelman and Debra Fischer were recognized by the AAAS for their contributions to science.

February 2, 2022