School of Medicine
Craniofacial Birth Defects: It’s the Regulation, Not the Genes
UConn Health assistant professor of genetics and genome sciences Justin Cotney has received nearly $2 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the role of gene regulatory elements in the incidence of craniofacial abnormalities.
Back-to-School: Pro Tips for Parents from the Family Medicine Experts of UConn Health
Ready or not, it’s time to get back into that school-year routine. Here are some of the more common challenges that go with this time of year, along with some advice from experts in the Department of Family Medicine at UConn Health.
Orthopedic Expert Advice for Back-to-School Shoes
It's back-to-school season. Before buying new shoes for your child, follow these helpful tips from UConn Health’s foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lauren E. Geaney, to keep your child’s feet comfortable and healthy.
UConn Health Has Become a Hub for Biological Computing
UConn Health is a one-stop shop for researchers around the world who want to analyze and process nuclear magnetic resonance data.
Back to School: Largest Class Ever Arrives to UConn Health
This August, delivering on the promise of Bioscience Connecticut, the largest incoming class of medical and dental students ever arrived to UConn Health, plus 90 more graduate students.
Spinal Oncology Surgeon Dr. David Choi Joins UConn Health
UConn Health now has the only neurosurgeon in Connecticut who is fellowship-trained in spinal oncology surgery. Learn more about Dr. David Choi.
Video Gaming May Reduce Depression in Older Adults
UConn School of Medicine and UConn Center on Aging are testing the power of computerized video games to improve depression in older adults. The researchers and patients are already seeing its benefits.
Walnuts Show Protection Against Ulcerative Colitis in Early Study
Through their complex array of natural compounds and phytochemicals, walnuts provide a multitude of health benefits. A new study says protection against ulcerative colitis may be on that list.
Meet the New Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program
Q&A with the new director of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and neuro-immunology program, Dr. Jaime Imitola, a clinician scientist recruited from Ohio State. He has a grand vision for developing UConn Health’s currently offered MS services into a comprehensive center. He also has a research laboratory studying stem cells in MS.
A State First in Herniated Disc Repair
UConn Health’s Dr. Isaac Moss debuts AnchorKnot System in minimally invasive procedure to repair tissue in herniated disc surgery.