Colton Center for Autoimmunity
Advancing innovative and translational research in autoimmune and allergic diseases.
Established by a generous gift from Judith and Stewart Colton, is dedicated to advancing innovative and translational research in autoimmune and allergic diseases. The center encourages cross-disciplinary, investigator-initiated research, to actively bridge gaps between research and application. It provides strategic support with the goal to advance research findings to a stage at which technology transfer to a commercial partner or start-up company is feasible. Under the direction of Dr. Joseph Craft, the center focuses on nurturing the development of novel diagnostics, therapies, and technology to alleviate autoimmune and allergic disorders, improving lives of patients and families.
Colton awardees' research spans autoimmunity, neuroimmunology, pediatric immune disorders, powered by advances in cytokine biology and AI-driven modeling.
Philanthropic leaders Judith and Stewart Colton have established a collaborative network of research centers, united by a mission to to diagnose, prevent, and treat devastating diseases.
Projects are reviewed by the Colton Center Advisory Committee, which brings together leading scientists, industry experts, and investors to confidentially evaluate proposals for funding and impact.
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Scientific Inquiries
Makoto Yoshioka, PhD
Operational Director
makoto.yoshioka@yale.edu
203-343-2868
Licensing Inquiries
Lolahon Kadiri, MD PhD
Business Development
lolahon.kadiri@yale.edu
Partnering
Janie Merkel, PhD
Corporate Strategy Officer
janie.merkel@yale.edu
Our Scientific Expertise
Our team of leading investigators brings unmatched expertise in immunology, clinical research, and therapeutic development.
News
Inside the 2025 Colton Consortium Symposium: Driving Translational Research in Autoimmune Disease
11 Yale Projects Receive Awards from the Colton Center for Autoimmunity in 2024
The Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Yale Announces its 2023 Awards to Seven Faculty-Led Projects to Address Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases
Philanthropists Judith and Stewart Colton on their personal commitment to curing autoimmune disease
The Consortium
The Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Yale is part of a consortium of research partners around the globe that includes New York University, Tel Aviv University, and University of Pennsylvania,