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.
January 6, 2022 | Carolyn Pennington
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.
January 5, 2022 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health Rallying Community to Stop Spread of COVID-19
DIY air purifiers can be made in 30 minutes for $60 worth of supplies
December 29, 2021 | Kim Krieger
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.
December 22, 2021 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Taking the Bite Out of Pain Management
A UConn School of Dental Medicine team is focused on effective pain-management protocols, education, and outreach
December 22, 2021 | Ira Morrison
UConn Health 2021 Milestones
As we approach the end of 2021, we review the milestones that challenged and inspired us throughout the year.
December 20, 2021 | Carolyn Pennington
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.
December 15, 2021 | Lauren Woods
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.
December 9, 2021 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Researcher Finds Inspiration in the Refrigerator
From dessert to 3D bio-printed foam scaffolds placed where human tissue has been removed or damaged
December 9, 2021 | Ira Morrison
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.
December 8, 2021 | UConn Health