School of Medicine
Deborah’s Story of Cancer, Faith, Determination and Survival
During National Cancer Survivor Month, we celebrate the extraordinary strength and resilience of those who have faced cancer head-on and won. For Deborah, what began as a nagging pain in her mouth became a life-altering journey marked by faith, determination, and the unwavering support of her care team at UConn Health.
June 24, 2025 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Next President of Society of Clinical Psychology is from UConn
President-Elect of the Society of Clinical Psychology is Damion Grasso, Ph.D. of UConn School of Medicine.
June 24, 2025 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Dr. Scott Allen Named 2025 CHA Healthcare Hero
Dr. Scott Allen, Chief Medical Officer, has been named a 2025 Connecticut Hospital Association Healthcare Hero an honor that reflects his decades-long commitment to patient safety, clinical quality, and compassionate care.
June 18, 2025 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Jay’s Journey Through Cancer, Recovery, and the Mental Healing That Followed
When Jay Buth was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he braced for the fight of his life. He’s learned over the past three years, healing isn’t just physical, it’s mental, emotional, and deeply personal. This is the story of survival, resilience, and the power of whole-person care.
June 18, 2025 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
UConn Health Neuromodulation Center of Excellence for Veterans
Connecticut Passes Law to Establish UConn Health Neuromodulation Center of Excellence to Provide Veterans with Access to Therapy for Stroke Recovery.
June 17, 2025 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
UConn Symposium Seeks to Integrate Nutrition with Immune Function to Shape New Disease Treatments
“We’re trying to set the stage for integrating these ideas”
June 17, 2025 | Mac Murray
UConn Medical Students Riding Coast-2-Coast to Prevent Suicide
Two rising second-year UConn School of Medicine medical students are on a once-in-a-lifetime coast to coast bicycle ride, in honor of a lifesaving cause – suicide prevention.
June 13, 2025 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Podcast: Measles and Vexing Vaccines (Including COVID)
UConn Health infectious diseases experts offer help navigating confusion over vaccination
June 12, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Represents U.S. at U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium
UConn's Laurencin represented the U.S. at the third annual U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
June 10, 2025 | Jon D'Arpino
UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Honored by the West Indian Foundation
In May, Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., KCSL, was honored with an award by the West Indian Foundation for his outstanding contributions to the community at their Board of Directors Reception.
June 9, 2025 | Jon D'Arpino