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NIH Grant Supports Development of Innovative 3D Organoid Platform for Drug Discovery
Xueju “Sophie” Wang is developing a “micro-lab” to support organoid growth and functional evaluation
New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center Brings Together UConn Expertise with Industry, Tribal Partners
The Center for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Modernization will support work to modernize pharmaceutical production and build a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient pharmaceutical ecosystem
$3.5 Million NIH Grant Works to Restore Immune Function in Older Adults
Laijun Lai is leading a new grant to investigate using stem cells to address T-cell immunodeficiency in older adults
New Paper Highlights Breadth of Vertebrate-Insect Interactions
A new paper highlights the rich variety of interactions between vertebrates and insects with an eye toward improving conservation
Five UConn Researchers Receive CAREER Awards
Five UConn faculty members have received NSF CAREER Awards for the 2026 cycle.
Trading in Palm Trees for Seaweed to Support Domestic Manufacturing
Mingyu Qiao will use an anaerobic digestion process to transform seaweed into a sustainable replacement for palm oil
Meet the Researcher: Jianbin Ruan, UConn Health
Jianbin Ruan's lab studies how our immune system works at the molecular level, paving the way for better treatments
Colder than Ice: Developing an Improved Quantum Degenerate Cooling Method
Simone Colombo is developing a faster method for cooling gases with a host of quantum applications
Meet the Researcher: Anna-Michelle McSorley
Anna-Michelle McSorley's public health research focuses on Latino communities in Connecticut and beyond
15 Years of Advancing Heat Safety with the Korey Stringer Institute
The Korey Stringer Institute, a world leader in exertional heat research celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025