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Under the leadership of Dr. Cato T. Laurencin UConn is joining ARMI to speed human limb growth and share its advanced technologies. In Photo with Laurencin are Dr. Lakshmi Nair, Dr. Yusuf Khan, Dr. Linda Barry and Trisha Pitter (McCarthy/UConn Foundation).

To Speed Human Limb Growth UConn Joins Biomanufacturing Consortium

UConn has joined the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) to accelerate human limb growth by sharing its advanced human tissue and limb regeneration breakthrough technologies.

UConn Health's new NICHE program's leadership team is bringing together all resources and interdisciplinary staff to further enhance care for older adults 65 years of age and older (Photo: UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

UConn Health Enhancing Geriatric Care

To further enhance its excellent geriatric care services UConn Health has joined NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) to improve patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes for those 65 years of age and older.

Lorry and Marty Clayman have been participating in the Powerful Aging program at UConn Health for nearly 18 y ears. (Photo by Ethan Giorgetti)

Love and Exercise Go Together for Long-Time Powerful Aging Participants

Lorry and Marty Clayman have been married 58 years and have been participating in the Powerful Aging program at UConn Health for nearly 18 years. The couple credits the program with helping them lead a heart healthy lifestyle. That’s where we caught up with the couple and asked them what their secret is to a long and happy marriage.

Staff gathered in the lobby of UConn John Dempsey Hospital's new tower to show how they Go Red for Women's heart disease awareness and prevention (Photo: UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

UConn Nation Goes Red for Women’s Heart Health

On National Wear Red Day UConn Nation across UConn and UConn Health's campuses went from blue to red to raise awareness of women's heart disease and to help strike out the number one killer of Americans.

Dr. Se-Jin Lee

Acclaimed Geneticist to Join UConn Health & The Jackson Laboratory

UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory have recruited internationally renowned geneticist Dr. Se-Jin Lee, who specializes in discovering causes and cures for muscle degenerative diseases. He joins this summer from Johns Hopkins.

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Story Series Keeps Finger on Pulse of Heart Health

During Heart Health Month, read about the many ways UConn is making a difference in the lives of people with heart disease and those at risk.

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Substance Abuse: The Case for Early Intervention

Two UConn Health researchers co-edited a special report on an innovative way to integrate the management of substance use disorders into primary care and general medicine.

Wear a piece of red clothing on Friday, Feb. 3, National Wear Red Day, to help raise awareness of the importance of preventing heart disease and stroke in women. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Photo)

UConn to Go Red for Women’s Health During Heart Health Month

Wear a piece of red clothing on Friday, Feb. 3, National Wear Red Day, to help raise awareness of the importance of preventing heart disease and stroke in women.

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White Coat Gala to Celebrate Center on Aging

UConn Health is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Center on Aging, a national leader in advanced research, clinical trials, patient care, and medical education.