School of Medicine
UConn Researchers Study Whether Reliable Public Transit Improves Substance-Use Treatment
Researchers at UConn have been awarded a grant to conduct a cross-disciplinary study on whether reliable public transit can improve substance abuse treatment outcomes.
Experimental Drug Giving New Hope to Sickle Cell Patients Around the World
World Sickle Cell Day is June 19. Find out how the clinical trial research of UConn Health's Dr. Biree Andemariam is offering new hope for patients living with the painful inherited red blood cell disease with a promising oral, once-a-day experimental medication that may have a meaningful future impact on patient lives.
UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus
Faculty from UConn Health have proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses like the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a severe threat to the safety of dental and medical professionals […]
Still Taking Steps to Support Lung Health
The UConn Health-sponsored American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb is a virtual event this year, and there’s still time to be part of it.
Sun Protection = Skin Care Prevention
As the sun and fun of summer begin, most people think of sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. However, sun exposure adds up day after day all year long. It’s also the time of year we think more about skin cancer which is by far the most […]
UConn Health Researchers Study Cell Regulation in Obesity
Researchers from UConn's School of Medicine investigate regulators of a cell type that plays a critical role in metabolic diseases for future drug development.
Help From All Over the World
Donations of personal protective equipment and other supplies have been coming to UConn Health from near and far.
‘White Coats for Black Lives’ Movement
UConn medical and dental students, alumni, residents and faculty are among the estimated 1,000 demonstrators who recently marched in Hartford.
Songs of Hope for COVID-19 Front Line Workers
Sing for Hope has lended the voice of one of its singers to help further inspire UConn Health’s front line health care workers battling COVID-19 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.
National Recognition for UConn Health Faculty
UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments. The most recent accolades include: Dr. Marja Hurley elected to Positions within Multiple Associations Dr. Marja, Hurley, Professor of Medicine and Orthopedics, has been elected 2020 Chair of the Oversight Board of the National Institutes of Health/ National Institutes of […]