Krishna Iyer

Krishna Iyer, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Fellow in the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine. His academic background includes a PhD and MD from the University of Iowa, followed by residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Iowa. He is affiliated with the Schalper Lab, focusing on translational research in oncology and immunology. His research interests span cancer immunotherapy, hematology, and biomarker discovery. Iyer has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics such as PD-1 blockade in rectal cancer, hemoglobin A1c anomalies in leukemia, and coagulation disorders. He actively collaborates with experts like Henry Rinder and Joe El-Khoury. His work bridges clinical pathology with advanced therapeutic strategies.

• Educations:
• MD and PhD in Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa (2016)
• Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Yale New Haven Hospital (2023)
• Postdoctoral Scholar (T32), University of Iowa (2019)

Research interests emphasize translational applications of immunology and hematology, particularly in oncological contexts. His publications reflect a focus on immune checkpoint inhibitors, biomarker validation, and rare clinical cases involving coagulation abnormalities. Iyer’s contributions aim to enhance diagnostic precision and therapeutic efficacy in complex pathologies.