School of Medicine

Celebrating 50 Years: UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

It’s been 50 years since the UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine were founded. The current deans reflect back on the history of the schools and how much has been accomplished over the last several decades in education, research, patient care, and service to the community.

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Stroke and the Need to BE FAST

The UConn Health Stroke Center continues to earn accolades for its effectiveness in treating stroke and promoting recovery with minimal disability. Two of the nurses behind the program's success explain in the latest podcast.

UConn School of Medicine Associate Dean of Primary Care Bruce Gould, along with School of Medicine students Harrison Dieuveuil '25 and Samhita Gurrala '25 with Corsi-Rosenthal boxes.

UConn Health Rallying Community to Stop Spread of COVID-19

DIY air purifiers can be made in 30 minutes for $60 worth of supplies

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Peter Setlow, at 50 Years and Counting: ‘I Really Like Doing Research’

What started in a trailer in 1971 would turn into a prolific scientific career spanning five decades. UConn Health’s longest-serving employee reflects on the institution’s evolution over his tenure and what’s driven him to stay. And he’s not getting fitted for a gold watch anytime soon either.

Taking the Bite Out of Pain Management

A UConn School of Dental Medicine team is focused on effective pain-management protocols, education, and outreach

A UConn Health mobile vaccine clinic in East Hartford.

UConn Health 2021 Milestones

As we approach the end of 2021, we review the milestones that challenged and inspired us throughout the year.

A Growing Public Health Mission Since 1971

50 years later UConn School of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences is still growing strong and staying true to its basic science roots. Meet the Department's 7 new faculty members.

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UConn MS Care Earns Elite National Designation

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recognizes the UConn Health Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care.

UConn Researcher Finds Inspiration in the Refrigerator

From dessert to 3D bio-printed foam scaffolds placed where human tissue has been removed or damaged

New Microscope Technology Can Detect Tumor Cells in the Blood

UConn Health researchers presented their latest CLINBREAC trial study results showing the power of a new microscope to identify hard to find circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood of breast cancer patients. They presented the findings on Dec. 8 at the American Association for Cancer Research SABCS 2021 Symposium in San Antonio, Texas.