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Rare Disease Patients, Families and Researchers Join Together
In honor of Rare Disease Day, Feb. 28, 2022, Connecticut Children’s, The Jackson Laboratory and UConn Health co-hosted a virtual event entitled Voices of Patients, Researchers and Resources – a Rare Disease Day Forum. Watch the replay to learn more about how the researchers across these three collaborating institutions are truly transforming the lives of patients.
Ukrainian-American Radiologist Shares a Call to Action
Dr. Leo Wolansky, chair of the Department of Radiology at UConn School of Medicine, shares his personal story and connection to Ukraine to raise awareness of the country’s critical health and humanitarian needs due to the tremendous crisis resulting from the Russian invasion.
UConn Health Honor Roll
Read about the latest accolades received by the faculty and trainees of UConn Health.
Mr. President: “We Need to Support the Ukrainian People”
Tonight is the State of the Union. The Chair of the Department of Radiology at UConn Health and President of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) has a message for the President.
Four Appointed to Senior Leadership Positions at UConn Health
On February 24 UConn Health appointed Caryl Ryan, Anne Horbatuck, Eric Kruger and Dr. Jeffrey Hines to senior leadership positions.
To Better Protect Older Adults from the Flu, UConn, JAX, and Mount Sinai Team Up
The NIH is funding a longitudinal clinical trial study of next generation flu vaccines in older adults to test vaccine responsiveness. The study is a collaboration of UConn School of Medicine, The Jackson Laboratory, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Fixing a Stroke Causing Heart Hole
Twenty-five percent of us have a small opening in our heart between the left and right atrium called a PFO. While most of us will never know we have a PFO, some find out after a stroke. See how doctors at UConn Health are helping a young stroke survivor born with a PFO prevent a future stroke.
Older Adults: Beware of Aortic Stenosis
As we age our heart’s aortic valve can narrow leading to aortic stenosis. Find out more about the warning signs of this condition that is common in those over the age of 65.
Improving the Lives of Boys and Men of Color
This Black History Month we spotlight the ongoing efforts of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health, established under Bioscience Connecticut, that is enhancing the lives and wellbeing of boys and men of color.
UConn Women Celebrated as The 100 Women of Color
This Black History Month three women from the University of Connecticut have been named as this year's 100 Women of Color for their impact on the community. They will be honored at The 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards on June 24.