School of Medicine
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.
For Two Decades UConn Keeps Migrant Farmers Healthy
Learn more about the powerful impact the volunteer, student-run UConn Migrant Farm Worker Clinic has been having on the underserved migrant farmer population across Connecticut since the summer of 1997.
‘Cyclopaths’ Complete 3,500-mile Bike Trip for Charity
Four UConn med students spent their last free summer pedaling Coast to Coast for a Cause, raising money for a camp for medically challenged children.
One-Stop Cell Simulation Shop
UConn Health’s Leslie M. Loew, professor of cell biology and computer science and engineering, has received $1.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to maintain and improve a project that has been aiding international cell biology research for 21 years.
New Cancer Clinical Practice Guideline for Severe Jaw Condition Stresses Collaboration Between Dentists and Oncologists
A new clinical practice guideline that stresses the importance of collaboration between dentists and medical oncologists to prevent, diagnose, and treat medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients was recently published by a team of experts, including leadership from UConn School of Dental Medicine faculty Dr. Douglas Peterson.
Another Summer of Youth Educational Enrichment Celebrated
Over 200 students and their families celebrated the end of the 2019 Health Career Opportunity Programs summer enrichment programs on Friday—marking a culmination of weeks of research and clinical internships for aspiring physicians, dentists, and scientists.
Summer Awards for School of Medicine Faculty
Read about this summer's recent awards and honors for UConn School of Medicine faculty and researchers.
Get Fit by Walking with a Future Doc
UConn School of Medicine medical students are launching their "Walk with a Future Doc" program. Join the free walks occurring on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month to get fit and learn new ways to boost your health. The first walk is Aug. 10 at 9:00 a.m at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford.
Attacking Barriers to Improve Health Outcomes
UConn Health’s population health team works with providers identify and assist patients who could benefit from care management and community resources.