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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.

Damion Grasso Ph.D. of UConn School of Medicine (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo)

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.

Dr. Scott Allen

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.

Jay and Alissa Buth in Italy

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.

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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.

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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”

James Marks and Zach Giguere

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.

Drs. Melissa Held and David Banach speaking in podcast studio

Podcast: Measles and Vexing Vaccines (Including COVID)

UConn Health infectious diseases experts offer help navigating confusion over vaccination

US Africa Symposium

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.

West Indian Foundation award goes to Dr. Cato T. Laurencin.

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.