School of Medicine
UConn Health/JAX to Host International Conference on Genomics and Ethics
A three-day international conference focusing on the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research will be held June 5 - 7 on the UConn Health/JAX campus.
Law Changer Among UConn Health’s Nightingale Nurses
Jane Presnick-Lyon is a relentless advocate for the people she serves. In her line of work, that alone doesn’t make her stand out. It just makes her a nurse. What does make her stand out is, she’s a nurse who led a charge to change Connecticut law to help mothers of critically ill newborns. And […]
Patient ‘Feels Like New Woman’ After Minimally Invasive Procedure
She’d been suffering for months but the usual treatments didn’t help. So Kim DeGumbia turned to Dr. Danielle Luciano at UConn Health, a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Now Kim is feeling great and back to her normal routine. Watch the video to learn more about the benefits of minimally invasive surgery.
Melanoma’s Signature
On Melanoma Monday, UConn Health dermatologist Sam Dadras discusses his research, which found a molecular signal that could distinguish which skin cancers need more aggressive treatment.
UConn Health May 2017 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for May and early June 2017. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes. Free Discovery Series: “A Conversation About Multiple Sclerosis” Monday, May 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cell and Genome Sciences Building, 400 Farmington Ave. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an […]
Howard Tennen Wins Faculty Recognition Award
UConn Health’s Board of Directors has named Howard Tennen, Ph.D., the 2017 winner of its Faculty Recognition Award. A Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Community Medicine and Health Care and Psychiatry, he joined UConn Health faculty 39 years ago.
Medical School Spring Awards Announced
The UConn School of Medicine held its annual Spring Awards Night ceremony on Monday, April 24. The awards recognize faculty, staff and students in the first through third years of medical school.
Chili Pepper and Marijuana Calm the Gut
UConn Health researchers have found a connection between chili peppers and marijuana that could lead to new therapies for gastrointestinal disease.
UConn Center on Aging Celebrates 30 Years
Since its founding in 1986, the UConn Center on Aging has become a national leader in advanced research, clinical trials, patient care, and medical education. Watch the video to learn how the Center is at the forefront of promoting health and independence as you age.
Recruitment Begins for World’s First Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Trial
The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health is now recruiting patients for the world’s first personalized genomics-driven ovarian cancer vaccine clinical trial.