School of Medicine
Med Students Participate in Healthcare Hackathon
Three UConn medical students competed in the 2018 Yale Healthcare Hackathon this weekend. This year’s theme was “artificial intelligence enabling medicine."
January 25, 2018 | Sarah Mattessich, Third-Year Medical Student
Lawmakers Get Hands-On Experience at UConn’s Medical and Dental Schools
A legislative tour on Jan. 19 gave state lawmakers new knowledge about the latest happenings at UConn Health and a hands-on experience using the latest innovative tools helping train medical and dental students to be the next generation of healthcare providers in Connecticut.
January 22, 2018 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Training the Doctors of Tomorrow
From UConn Health Journal: The dean of the School of Medicine discusses the school's new curriculum, a year after it was introduced in fall 2016.
January 9, 2018 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
MIRA Awards Reflect Innovation of UConn Scientists
Five UConn Health researchers have won a new type of NIH grant designed to foster innovation and risk-taking in basic medical research.
January 8, 2018 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
UConn Medical Students Take National Stage
UConn School of Medicine students Devin Bageac and Kathryn Topalis have been elected to the American Medical Association's House of Delegates.
December 21, 2017 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Patient’s Wishes Come True Thanks to Cancer Center Generosity
The Neag Cancer Center staff at UConn Health joined forces and collected items for a patient in need. They recently surprised the family with their gifts and even Santa showed up for the festivities.
December 20, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington & Ethan Giorgetti
UConn Health Huntington’s Disease Expert Optimistic About New Drug
The director of the state's only Huntington's disease program explains why a recent clinical trial is encouraging news in the effort to treat Huntington's disease.
December 14, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Winter Art That Warms Your Heart
Elizabeth Sennett of East Hampton is equally adept in executing an oil painting or a watercolor. For over 40 years she has been painting and teaching her world; her flower gardens, the New England landscape, still life paintings and the people she knows. She was one of the founders of the East Hampton Art Association […]
December 14, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
UConn Health Faculty and Students Honored
Kudos to the following UConn Health faculty, staff and students who have recently been recognized for their outstanding work. Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Arnold, the Murray-Heilig Chair in Molecular Medicine at UConn Health, for being awarded the International Medal of the Society for Endocrinology. The Society has a long history of honoring individuals who have significantly […]
December 14, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Flu Shot: Time Is Now
It’s early in the flu season, and the ideal time to get your flu shot. Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, UConn Health's Infectious Diseases Division chief, share his outlook.
December 7, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health