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Spring 2020 Scholarship Facilitation Fund Announcement
Through this program, the OVPR is able to provide up to $2,000 to UConn faculty across all disciplines, on a competitive basis, to promote, support, and enhance research, scholarship and creative endeavors.
UConn Health Researcher Investigates Potential Therapeutic Target for Insulin Resistance
Ming Xu, a researcher in UConn's Center on Aging has received a $2.2M from the NIH to study pathways related to insulin resistance.
TIP of the Iceberg: UConn Incubator Connects Industry and Researchers on Projects with Global Impact
UConn researchers partner with a digital health company to support new moms in Botswana thanks to an introduction through UConn's Technology Incubation Program (TIP).
2020 Convergence Awards for Research in Interdisciplinary Centers (CARIC) Announced
UConn's OVPR recently announced the 2020 Convergence Awards for Research in Interdisciplinary Centers (CARIC), an initiative that provides up to $150,000 to interdisciplinary teams to bid for major federally funded initiatives.
Cellular SaLaD: Understanding Cellular Processes with High-Tech Modeling Software
UConn researchers have received a $1.3M grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to maintain and foster the development of a powerful software that has helped facilitate cell biology research.
Building a Geoscience Workforce
A team from UConn's Department of Geosciences has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to combat climate change with a strong geoscience workforce.
UConn Startup Wins NASA Award to Advance Artificial Retina to Help Patients Regain Sight
UConn startup LambdaVision and Space Tango have receveived a $5M NASA award to develop a potential cure for age-related blindness in microgravity.
Investigating Molecular Mechanisms Behind Inflammatory Responses
UConn researcher Dr. Vijay Rathinam has received a $2M NIH grant to better understand the impact of extracellular vesicles on our body's inflammatory responses.
Developing Individualized Treatments for Chronic Jaw Pain
UConn researcher Mark Litt, recently received a $3.5M grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to develop individualized treatments for TMD, a cause of unremitting jaw pain.
Patented Smart Bearings for Bridge Safety
UConn engineers have patented smart bridge bearing assembly with sensors that can be used to assess the structural “health” of bridges, saving time and money on costly repairs.