Courtney Chandler


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Decreasing the Risk of Oral and Throat Cancer

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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Student Speaker Spotlight: Perpetual Essence Taylor

Taylor is an MD candidate and the medical school speaker for the 53rd UConn Health Commencement on May 6, 2024

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Student Speaker Spotlight: Anthony Perez-Pino

Perez-Pino is a DMD candidate and the dental school speaker for the 53rd UConn Health Commencement on May 6, 2024

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2024 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee Is Dr. Robert Aseltine

“Dr. Aseltine has an impressive record of academic accomplishments, dedicated service, and contributions that have led to improvements in the health and wellbeing of at-risk individuals and communities,” says Dean Dr. Steven Lepowsky

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Tadinada Receives National Recognition for Student Mentorship

The award honors a faculty advisor who has distinguished themselves as a dental scientist and serves as a mentor to dental students in research.

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Importance of Women’s History Month

Dr. Sarita Arteaga, associate dean for students at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, shares an essay in honor of Women's History Month.

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Searching for Data in DNA with CRISPR

UConn researchers deploy CRISPR technology to make it easier to search for data stored in DNA—an emerging medium for data storage

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Research Day Returns In Person for Medical and Dental Students

Medical and Dental Student Research Day is a culmination of medical and dental students’ projects for the year.

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The Class of 2026 is Ready for Patients

The UConn School of Dental Medicine celebrates a big milestone for second-year students during the annual White Coat Transition ceremony

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UConn Dental Research Lands in Top 10 For 4th Year in a Row

The School of Dental Medicine received $10.7 million in total research funding for FY 23