Allied Health Sciences

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UConn Professor Launches Online Evidence-Based Weight Loss Intervention

This evidence-based method gives participants sustainable options and a supportive community in the face of restrictive or extreme fad diets

February 1, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Chelsea Garcia, a graduate student studying in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, demonstrates lab techniques to fellow graduate students Oliver Otoko and Lidan Gao in the Blesso Lab in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Oct. 6, 2023. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

At UConn CAHNR, We’re More Than Ag

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Health” being added to its name, CAHNR is kicking off a year-long celebration of health-related research, education, and extension outreach taking place across the College.

January 30, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD

The fall 2023 recipients of Gilman scholarships (front, from left) Suki Zheng, Michelle Eweka, (back, from left) Moera Kamimura, Alexandra Torres Munoz, Avery Lyn Sparks and Yanni Tsiranides pose for a photo on the Student Union lawn

Seven UConn Students Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarships

The program encourages travel to diverse locations, along with intensive language study and internship experiences

January 5, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

University News
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CAHNR Celebrates Record-Setting Year in Research Success

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking grant success

December 13, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD

Research & Discovery
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CAHNR Celebrates Students, Donors at Annual Scholars Celebration

Hundreds of students and their families joined donors and CAHNR administration to celebrate achievement, generosity, and community

December 7, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD

Alumni
Female gardener selling organic crops and picking up a bountiful basket full of fresh produce

Nationwide Study Redefines How Food Environment Impacts Cardiometabolic Diseases

Human mobility seems to be a missing piece of the puzzle

November 20, 2023 | Elaina Hancock

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

CIPEH Holds Interprofessional Education Welcome Event

Students were able to learn about the skill sets, roles, and responsibilities of the various participating professions and many were surprised with what they discovered

November 13, 2023 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

UConn Health
Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

InCHIP Seeds New Projects Aimed at Improving Human Health

InCHIP has funded seven innovative pilot studies that aim to improve public and human health and wellbeing consistent with UConn's mission

November 7, 2023 | Danielle Faipler

A student, dressed in a commencement cap and gown, reads the program for the UConn School of Nursing's CEIN/BS Pinning and Commencement Ceremony on December 12, 2019

The UConn School of Nursing and UConn Allied Health Sciences Partner to Get More Nurses Into the Workforce

The UConn School of Nursing has collaborated with UConn Allied Health Sciences for students interested in pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse

October 12, 2023 | Ashley O'Connell

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Losing Weight as a Couple? It’s Just as Good to Go It Alone

A new UConn study looks at the effect couples have on each other's "grit" and self-control, key ingredients for weight management

October 10, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Research & Discovery