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Photo courtesy of UConn Health Spirochete Research Labs

Meet the Researchers: Spirochete Research Labs

UConn's Spirochete Research Labs are actively studying various aspects of B. burgdorferi, the bacteria behind Lyme disease.

Dr. David Weinstein with Jerrod, the first patient to receive a novel gene therapy that Weinstein developed for the treatment of glycogen storage disease. (Frank Barton and Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health Photo)

Positive Results for Treating GSD From Gene Therapy

Positive results were recently announced from an ongoing study of adeno-associated virus based gene therapy as treatment for glycogen storage disease.

Young boy cowering from shadow of yelling parent

Why Parents Might Rethink Raising Their Voice

A UConn Health psychologist explains what is truly achieved by yelling at our kids as compared to what we think we're achieving.

Mechanical/Glass: Design and Fabrication Facility (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Mechanical/Glass: Design and Fabrication Facility

UConn’s answer to the call for an affordable way to design, manufacture, and repair equipment is the Mechanical/Glass: Design and Fabrication facility, which can save researchers thousands of dollars and keep their projects moving forward.

‘Artistic Expressions’ on Display at UConn Health

Ten artists who’ve belonged to a critique group for decades are exhibiting at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery in the UConn Health cafeteria through March 7.

Syringe photo. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

UConn Health Startup Wins Patent for Heart and Immune Disease Biologic

Faculty inventor, Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, believes this technology will be another therapeutic option for patients at risk for cardiovascular and immune diseases.

Demonstration of seated stress test with echocardiogram

Trending Away From Treadmill

Recumbent bike stress test enables UConn Health cardiologists to see optimal images of the heart.

Exploring Career Options Outside Academia

To help educate students on non-academic career options, postdoctoral fellow Giulia Vigone and graduate student Robert Pijewski have established the Academia-Industry Opportunities Group (AIOG) at UConn Health.

Dr. Nina Carley with patient

Good Health Information Travels Far

Before you pack your bags for international travel, you may want to learn about health risks specific to that area of the world and how you can protect yourself.

Female bare feet with weight scale in the bathroom. (Getty Images)

Is This the Year You Lose the Weight?

With the holiday treats out of sight and out of mind, it’s time to get back into a routine.