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Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn.

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Featured in America 250 Film on the Future of Biomedical Engineering

National documentary spotlights Laurencin’s contributions to biomedical engineering and regenerative engineering

National Area Health Education Center Organization (NAO) leaders in Washington, DC

A Day on Capitol Hill for CT AHEC

CT AHEC joined colleagues in Washington, D.C. from across the U.S. to educate state, regional, and national representatives.

Jose Figueroa

The Power of UConn Collaborating for Parkinson’s Disease Patients

UConn Health Parkinson's disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn research team in an FDA clinical study.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn this July 2026 at at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago.

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives NAACP’s Dr. William Montague Cobb Award

The national honor recognizes his contributions to health, research, education, and social justice.

Dr Peter Schulman

Dr. Peter Schulman Reflects on UConn Health and Cardiology’s Revolution

He is retiring from UConn School of Medicine after 44 years of service.

Several members of the PA’LANTE community research team, a group of Latina women from Hartford, CT who came together to improve healthcare

Patient Action Leaders Advancing Novel, Transformative, Equitable (PA’LANTE) Healthcare

UConn Health Disparities Institute and Hispanic Health Council amplifying Latina voices to improve healthcare in Connecticut.

Laurencin

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Gives Historic Presentation on Artificial Intelligence

Laurencin attends meeting of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

UConn medical student Mia Haynes during her NEDS 2026 summer immersion training program inside a corneal wet lab (Photo courtesy of NEDS).

UConn Med Student Championing Organ Donation

Mia Haynes in UConn’s Class of 2029 is Training with the New England Donor Services (NEDS) Summer Immersion Program.

Yusur Al Lami

Connecticut High School and College Students Present their Summer Research

It was all made possible thanks to the Health Career Opportunity Programs of UConn Health.

Dr. Gabriel Pastrana and Dr. Sonam Talreja began their pathology residency training at UConn School of Medicine in early July 2026 (UConn Photo/Sean Flynn).

Pathology Residents Now at UConn

Two pathology residents began training this July. It’s been decades since UConn has had a residency program for future pathologists.