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The Cato T. Laurencin Institute Healing Power of Music Sponsors Jazz on the Vineyard
Cool jazz and community outreach was the focus of the 14th Annual Jazz on the Vineyard event sponsored by The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Elected International Fellow of Chinese Society for Biomaterials
UConn's Sir Cato T. Laurencin's prestigious recognition honors the most distinguished scientists in the field of biomaterials around the world.
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Presents Allcock Lecture at Penn State University
Laurencin presented The Allcock Alumni Group Lectureship in Polymers and Materials Chemistry September 15-16, 2025.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin’s Former Mentees White Coat Ceremonies
Four former students and mentees of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin are embarking on the next segment of their medical education journeys.
The Cato T. Laurencin Institute Pre-K Award Program Graduates Another Successful Cohort
Established in 2014 by UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, the Pre-K Junior Faculty Career Development Award Program is a pioneering two-year interactive award program.
JUMP Outreach Program of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute at UConn: Teaching Hartford Students About Healthy Eating
Just Us Moving Program (JUMP) and Young Innovator Investigator Program (YIIP) UConn students are making a community impact by educating young children about the importance of making healthier food choices.
Rock Stars of Regenerative Engineering Symposium at the American Chemical Society Conference
The symposium, coordinated by ACS’s Division of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, highlights the Regenerative Engineering Society, founded by UConn's Dr. Cato T. Laurencin.
UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Keynote Address at American Chemical Society Fall 2025 Meeting
The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry Keynote Lecturer at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. was delivered by Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn.
The Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award Given to Dr. Paula A. Johnson
The 2025 Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award was bestowed upon Dr. Paula A. Johnson at the opening ceremonies of the National Medical Association annual meeting. The award, named in honor of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut, was given by Dr. Laurencin. It is considered one of the highest honors of the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association Health Institute and the National Medical Association.
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Receive the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, has been named the winner of the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science from the European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) for his exceptional contributions to the field.