School of Medicine

Dr. Laurencin Kavli Lecture 2025

UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Keynote Address at American Chemical Society Fall 2025 Meeting

The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry Keynote Lecturer at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. was delivered by Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn.

SOM Class of 2029

UConn Medical Students Shining with Pride in New White Coats

Largest class of 114 new medical students arrives to UConn School of Medicine.

UConn gateway sign turned blue

Welcome Home, Huskies

The fall 2025 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 25

Dr. Taylor Burch

Elite Neurosurgery Residency Thriving at UConn

Meet one of the future neurosurgeons training at UConn, Dr. Taylor Burch. As a Black woman, she’s a rarity in the neurosurgery field

Study image from Science Translational Medicine.

Blocking Cancer Cells from Spreading

Published findings in Science Translational Medicine identify a future biomarker that may help match a melanoma patient with the right therapy for them.

Dr. Travis Hinson with patients

Mission to Personalize Heart Failure Care

Dr. Travis Hinson is reimagining heart failure care by developing tailored therapies based on a patient's unique genetic makeup.

Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus at UConn Health Pulse microphone

The Truth About Tick-Borne Illnesses

UConn Health's Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus tells what to watch for with ticks, and when

Older woman holding stomach area.

Could Simply Taking a Supplement Prevent Many Older Women’s Urgent Need to Urinate?

New clinical trial at UConn Center on Aging testing the benefits of an over-the-counter antioxidant on bothersome bladder symptoms.

Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award

The Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award Given to Dr. Paula A. Johnson

The 2025 Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award was bestowed upon Dr. Paula A. Johnson at the opening ceremonies of the National Medical Association annual meeting. The award, named in honor of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut, was given by Dr. Laurencin. It is considered one of the highest honors of the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association Health Institute and the National Medical Association.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Blaise Pascal Award

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Receive the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, has been named the winner of the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science from the European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) for his exceptional contributions to the field.