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UConn Health/JAX Doctoral Program Graduates First Students
Emaly Piecuch, Ph.D. and Jufen Zhu, Ph.D. are the first two graduates from the Graduate School at UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory’s (JAX) joint doctoral program.
Setting Limits to Stop the Gambling Epidemic
The balance of money collected from gambling is a transfer from the poor to the rich, says Thomas Babor, addiction researcher at UConn Health.
Carrying on Jackie Robinson’s Legacy
Watch how the Jackie Robinson Foundation's scholarship support of UConn Health's Dr. Biree Andemariam has not only greatly impacted her education and career but also the lives of so many sickle cell patients.
UConn Health Board of Directors to Honor Dr. Jacqueline “Kiki” Nissen
The 2019 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award recipient is Jacqueline “Kiki” Nissen, M.D., FACP. She will be honored on May 13 at the commencement ceremony for UConn Health's graduating students.
The Growing Need for More Family Caregivers
UConn Center on Aging geriatric experts are calling for more family caregivers to help meet the growing needs of their older adult family members and the need for increased training.
Med Students Take Home First Place for Ultrasound Skills
For the second year in a row UConn School of Medicine students won first place at The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s annual national “SonoSlam” ultrasound competition on April 6.
Patient Profile: Trust Your Doctor
In an effort to support those affected by breast cancer, Lynn Killingbeck formed a team for the annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Hartford on Oct. 28.
Hurricanes and Mold Risk: What You Need to Know
With Hurricane Florence’s strike experts from UConn School of Medicine’s Center for Indoor Environments and Health are urging high awareness and caution about the potential health hazards of mold-related illnesses following severe flooding. Read their expert recommendations.
Labor Day Report: Occupational Illnesses Remain High in Connecticut
The report shows that the rate of occupational illness in Connecticut is 6 percent higher than the national average.
Class of 2022 Sets Sail at UConn School of Dental Medicine
UConn School of Dental Medicine has welcomed its incoming class of 48 first-year students hailing from across Connecticut and the nation.