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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Elected International Fellow of Chinese Society for Biomaterials

UConn's Sir Cato T. Laurencin's prestigious recognition honors the most distinguished scientists in the field of biomaterials around the world.

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50 Years in the Lab

Sidney Hopfer, at UConn Health since 1975, reflects on the evolution of laboratory medicine

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Bringing Together Endocrinology Experts

Diabetes and Endocrine CME Symposium in Bristol

At the United Nations, Marina Creed signing pledge.

UConn Indoor Air Quality Initiative at the United Nations

Initiative joins Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air

Zoe Green, clinical research assistant at information table.

New England Sickle Cell Institute Continues Raising Awareness

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and the Institute proudly participated in the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s New Haven community walk.

Pictured is keynote Speaker, Dr. Nenad Sestan and Katarina Milicevic, UJPDA member in Academic Rotunda.

9th Annual Postdoc Research Day

Postdocs from UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine gathered for an exciting day of scientific exchange.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin lecturing at Penn State

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Presents Allcock Lecture at Penn State University

Laurencin presented The Allcock Alumni Group Lectureship in Polymers and Materials Chemistry September 15-16, 2025.

UConn medical school's Dr. Ernesto Canalis, professor of orthopaedic surgery and medicine, director of the Center for Skeletal Research, and co-director of the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute at UConn Health. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

Most Outstanding Abstract Honors for Dr. Ernesto Canalis of UConn

At ASBMR’s Annual Meeting the Canalis Lab of UConn was honored with the 2025 ASBMR Most Outstanding Basic Abstract Award.

Dr Laurencin and Taraje Whitfield with family

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin’s Former Mentees White Coat Ceremonies

Four former students and mentees of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin are embarking on the next segment of their medical education journeys.

Friends preparing a healthy meal in the kitchen.

Nutritional Startup Provides Healthy Meals to Keep Vulnerable People Out of the Hospital

CEO: ‘If I won the Powerball jackpot, I’d still keep doing this!’