School of Medicine
Meet UConn’s Newest Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
The Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor designation recognizes extraordinary achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service.
June 17, 2026 | Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost
Targeting Schwann Cells: A New Approach to Repairing Corneal Injury
New publication from UConn Health researchers demonstrates promising technique for healing damage from dry eye, surgery, and toxin exposure
June 17, 2026 | Mac Murray
‘Healthy Rounds’: Retraining the Brain With Advanced Neurosurgery
UConn Health’s Dr. Christopher Conner explains on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
June 16, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care
Program explored the intersection of menopause, oral health, and health equity during National Oral Health Month
June 15, 2026 | Health Disparities Institute
New Take on Treating Hypothyroidism
Participants in UConn Health clinical trial leave with personalized therapy
June 12, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Emmy for UConn Health’s Human Anatomy Lab Video
In-house video team wins in regional education category
June 12, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Appointed to Hitchcock Professorship at the University of California
Laurencin has been appointed to the Charles M. and Martha Hitchcock Professorship at the University of California, Berkeley, during the 2026-2027 academic year.
June 8, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of South Florida
Laurencin was honored by the University of South Florida (USF) with an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering.
June 8, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
‘Men of Pause’ Brings Men into the Conversation on Menopause and Midlife Health
UConn Health Disparities Institute (HDI) hosted community event sponsored by AARP Connecticut.
June 4, 2026 | Health Disparities Institute
Implementing Food as Medicine: From Food Access to the Fork
CT AHEC turning an ‘eat better’ prescription into practice.
June 4, 2026 | Barbara O’Neill, CT AHEC