School of Medicine
Controlling Biofilms with Predictive Mathematical Models
The joint project between UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory will develop a predictive mathematical model to design optimal controls for fungal growth in communities of bacteria called biofilms.
National Honors for UConn Health
Read about the latest national awards and honors received by UConn Health's faculty and students.
Searching for Sepsis Interventions
By studying the regulation of innate immune responses during bacterial infection and sepsis, this project has the potential to identify new biomarkers and targets to intervene before the condition can severely harm the host.
The Power of Light Limits Skin Cancer Biopsies
Up to 60 percent of UConn Health dermatology patients with a suspicious skin lesion or mole are being spared a biopsy thanks to a technological advancement called confocal. This is a big clinical breakthrough in dermatology according to Dr. Jane Grant-Kels that more dermatologists should become trained to use.
Commencement 2018
The Class of 2018 will mark the end of their time here at Commencement ceremonies May 5-7. Read on for stories about the graduating seniors, where they are headed, and the memories they are taking with them.
Covering Connecticut: Jonathan Lis Medical Student Commencement Speaker
Jonathan Lis of West Hartford was chosen as this year's Medical Student Commencement Speaker.
Medical School Holds Annual Awards Night Ceremony
The UConn School of Medicine held its annual Spring Awards Night ceremony on Monday, April 23. The awards recognize faculty, staff and students in the first through third years of medical school.
Young Breast Cancer Patient Cools Off to Keep Her Hair
See how breast cancer patients like Marisa Dolce are successfully cooling off chemotherapy's side-effects to keep the majority of their hair thanks to a new scalp-cooling technology available at UConn Health's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
UConn Health Startup Wins Patent for Heart and Immune Disease Diagnostic
UConn professor of cell biology, Dr. Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, developed a test to detect a genetic predisposition for an abnormal inflammatory response that causes several life-threatening disorders.
Conquering a Healthier You After Breast Cancer
Find out the top ways you can reduce your chance of developing breast cancer or prevent a recurrence of the disease. UConn Health's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and its "A Brand New You" program are guiding breast cancer survivors on eating well, exercising, and managing stress.