School of Medicine
Rare Disease Patients, Families and Researchers Join Together
In honor of Rare Disease Day, Feb. 28, 2022, Connecticut Children’s, The Jackson Laboratory and UConn Health co-hosted a virtual event entitled Voices of Patients, Researchers and Resources – a Rare Disease Day Forum. Watch the replay to learn more about how the researchers across these three collaborating institutions are truly transforming the lives of patients.
Ukrainian-American Radiologist Shares a Call to Action
Dr. Leo Wolansky, chair of the Department of Radiology at UConn School of Medicine, shares his personal story and connection to Ukraine to raise awareness of the country’s critical health and humanitarian needs due to the tremendous crisis resulting from the Russian invasion.
UConn Health Honor Roll
Read about the latest accolades received by the faculty and trainees of UConn Health.
Accelerating Lab Results
The Core Lab in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UConn Health has an advanced automated track system called the Accelerator. It quickly and efficiently analyzes hundreds of specimens a day so doctors and patients get their lab results sooner.
Mr. President: “We Need to Support the Ukrainian People”
Tonight is the State of the Union. The Chair of the Department of Radiology at UConn Health and President of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) has a message for the President.
To Better Protect Older Adults from the Flu, UConn, JAX, and Mount Sinai Team Up
The NIH is funding a longitudinal clinical trial study of next generation flu vaccines in older adults to test vaccine responsiveness. The study is a collaboration of UConn School of Medicine, The Jackson Laboratory, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
UConn Health Stroke Center Earns Gold Distinction as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
The UConn Health Stroke Center has attained advanced certification by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. This means that the UConn Health Stroke Center provides the next generation of stroke care and has met The Joint Commission’s high standards in providing stroke care.
Improving the Lives of Boys and Men of Color
This Black History Month we spotlight the ongoing efforts of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health, established under Bioscience Connecticut, that is enhancing the lives and wellbeing of boys and men of color.
UConn Professor Fuses Engineering and Precision Medicine with 3-D Tumor Model
This technology will help bridge the gap between in-vitro and human subject testing for cancer drug development by applying engineering methods to medical research.
UConn Women Celebrated as The 100 Women of Color
This Black History Month three women from the University of Connecticut have been named as this year's 100 Women of Color for their impact on the community. They will be honored at The 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards on June 24.