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Hypothyroid patient Jenna Bartley having her blood pressure checked during an exam at UConn Health. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Hypothyroid Study

The study aims to improve symptoms and patients’ overall quality of life

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn this July 2026 at at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago.

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives NAACP’s Dr. William Montague Cobb Award

The national honor recognizes his contributions to health, research, education, and social justice.

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Dr. Peter Schulman Reflects on UConn Health and Cardiology’s Revolution

He is retiring from UConn School of Medicine after 44 years of service.

Several members of the PA’LANTE community research team, a group of Latina women from Hartford, CT who came together to improve healthcare

Patient Action Leaders Advancing Novel, Transformative, Equitable (PA’LANTE) Healthcare

UConn Health Disparities Institute and Hispanic Health Council amplifying Latina voices to improve healthcare in Connecticut.

two-portrait collage, Drs. Ketan Bulsara and Anthony Alessi

‘Healthy Rounds’: The Brain and Spine Frontier

UConn Health’s Dr. Ketan Bulsara joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

3D illustration of a Molecule of mRNA

Sleeping Sickness Parasite Has a Newly Discovered Weak Spot

UConn researchers have found that a crucial enzyme could be the key to safer, more effective medicines

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Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Gives Historic Presentation on Artificial Intelligence

Laurencin attends meeting of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

UConn medical student Mia Haynes during her NEDS 2026 summer immersion training program inside a corneal wet lab (Photo courtesy of NEDS).

UConn Med Student Championing Organ Donation

Mia Haynes in UConn’s Class of 2029 is Training with the New England Donor Services (NEDS) Summer Immersion Program.

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Connecticut High School and College Students Present their Summer Research

It was all made possible thanks to the Health Career Opportunity Programs of UConn Health.

photo of University Tower with U.S., Connecticut, and Pride flags, and "Inclusive Care" logo

UConn Health Recognized as High Performer for Inclusive Care

National recognition from the Healthcare Equality Index highlights commitment to providing inclusive, patient-centered care for all.