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UConn held an inaugural Brain Research Symposium on June 8, 2018. The event brought together researchers from UConn Health, UConn's Storrs campus, and partner organizations. (UConn Photo)

UConn Hosts Inaugural Brain Research Symposium

During the day-long event, nearly 30 scientists and clinicians “pitched” their current brain-related research projects to find potential collaborators.

The BioSupply facility is to some researchers what the UConn Bookstore is to undergraduates. (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Core Research Facility Spotlight: BioSupply

For some researchers, UConn's BioSupply facility is as critical for their scientific projects as the UConn Bookstore is to undergraduates.

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The Department of Allied Health Sciences: an overview

The Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) is home to distinguished faculty working in numerous fields of study and providing research opportunities for more than 800 undergraduate and graduate students.

Moriah Jefferson '16 (CLAS) during the national semi-final game against Oregon State, April 3, 2016. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

New Grant to Evaluate Muscle Extension Exercise in ACL Rehab

Assistant professor of kinesiology, Lindsey Lepley will use a novel rodent model of ACL injury to study the effectiveness of different exercise therapies to promote muscle and knee joint health.

College SNAP-Ed projects help thousands eat healthier

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides financial assistance and nutrition-related programming to millions of low-income individuals and families.

Control cultures from Min Tang-Schomer's lab where neurons are grown in vitro with electrode stimulation. (Min Tang-Schomer, UConn Health)

At UConn, Great Minds Discuss Brain Research

Some of UConn’s best minds took a long, hard look at the brain at the Institute for Brain and Cognitive Studies (IBACS) Meet & Speak event on May 8 and 9.

Kate Wolin, chief science officer of Interactive Health Medical Center, speaks to attendees at the second annual UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Conference. (UConn Photo)

Building Bridges between Academia and Industry for mHealth Collaborations

UConn welcomed national experts in the field of digital health last week at the second annual UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Conference. Attendees and speakers reflected the conference’s theme, Digital Health at the Intersection of Academia and Industry. The goal of the event was to bring together researchers from academic institutions with leaders […]

Microscope housed in the Advanced Light Microscopy Facility. (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Core Research Facility Spotlight: Advanced Light Microscopy

The Advanced Light Microscopy facility is a part of UConn’s Center for Open Research Resources and Equipment (COR2E).

The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment: an overview

As evidenced by the name, faculty in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE) focus on management and conservation of our planet’s limited natural resources, including earth’s water and climate system, air quality, forests, fisheries and wildlife resources.

Landscape alumni put their interests to work

Recently ranked as one of the 10 Best Landscape Architecture Programs for 2018, CAHNR’s landscape architecture course also prepares many for successful careers.