Simone Blaser

Simone Blaser is a Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Immunobiology at Yale University School of Medicine. She holds an MD from New York University and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at NYU Langone. Her research focuses on host-microbe interactions in Long COVID and viral transmission dynamics, conducted under Dr. Akiko Iwasaki's mentorship. She has authored works in JAMA Internal Medicine, Diagnosis, and mBio, with contributions to narrative medicine and poetry. Awards include the Gold Humanism Society Inductee and NIH-funded fellowships.

Education:

• MD, New York University (2019)
• Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, NYU (n.d.)
• BA in English Literature, University of Pennsylvania (n.d.)

Research Interests: Blaser’s work bridges clinical and experimental immunology, particularly in respiratory infections and post-acute sequelae of viral illnesses. Her mouse model studies on influenza-vaccine interactions highlight microbiome influences. She also explores diagnostic challenges in complex cases, emphasizing holistic patient assessment.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2023 Yale Infectious Diseases Case Presentation Award
• Gold Humanism Honor Society Member (2019)
• NIDDK Summer Fellowship (2017)

Labs & Collaborations: Active in Dr. Akiko Iwasaki’s lab, collaborating with experts like Drs. Sheela Shenoi and Alessandro Santin on translational infectious disease projects. Her work integrates clinical practice with immunological research, targeting therapeutic innovations for viral infections.