College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Economist researches impact of COVID-19 on frontline workers
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich Nathan Fiala, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, conducts research toward the goal of reducing poverty and food insecurity, both in the United States and abroad. One of his latest projects, funded through the United States Department of Agriculture, assessed […]
Meet DPT student Hannah Cook
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich After earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Sacred Heart University, Hannah Cook entered the three-year Department of Kinesiology’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. She recently finished an internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, and will complete her […]
Nutritional scientist studies blackcurrant health benefits and obesity-related disease prevention
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Jason M. Sheldon Yoojin Lee studied food science and engineering in South Korea. A growing interest in how nutrients affect the body led her to the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources where her research focused on the relationship between […]
Meet alumna Chelsey Yearwood
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich As a Connecticut native, Chelsey Yearwood grew up loving UConn and wanted to focus on science, nutrition and wellness. A degree in allied health sciences fit her interests perfectly. Since graduating, she has worked in the pharmaceutical industry, first at Eli Lilly, then Capsule […]
Extension educator creates programs and initiatives to protect water resources
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Jason M. Sheldon As an educator in UConn Extension and an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE), Michael Dietz has been working for over a decade to strengthen Connecticut communities by studying ways to protect surface and groundwaters and by promoting […]
Meet undergraduate student Chloe Edwards
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Jason M. Sheldon Taking a course in wetland habitats turned Chloe Edwards into a double major, emboldening her to add natural resources to her animal science studies. What followed were transformational experiences as she explored her deepening interest in animals, immersing herself in conservation and wildlife management […]
Geneticist’s research predicts and improves animal health and performance
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich Breno Fragomeni, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, conducts genetic research to enhance animal production, breeding and health. “My current research is focused on animal genomics to improve selection and breeding decisions,” says Fragomeni. “Our goal is to find the right animals […]
Meet alumnus Roland Perreault
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich Roland Perreault, a practicing physical therapist and outpatient rehab manager at Yale New Haven Hospital, is the new president of the CAHNR alumni board, UCAHNRA. He also serves as the director of the Lions Low Vision Center of Connecticut. Perreault grew up as an […]
Meet new faculty member Adeleye Adaralegbe
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich In August 2020, Adeleye Adaralegbe joined the Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) as a lecturer and academic advisor. While working on his Ph.D. at the University of North Texas in health services research, Adaralegbe focused his dissertation research on a study assessing the […]
Veterinary pathologist returns to CAHNR as director of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich Salvatore Frasca, formerly professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, has been appointed director of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL), returning to UConn after three years at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. “I hope to be part […]