School of Medicine
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) - UConn Health
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 - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
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 School of Medicine
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 Health
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
Which Patients Benefit Most from Immunotherapy? This Tool Can Tell
Identifying effective treatments early can save cancer patients from months of fruitless therapies
December 8, 2021 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
UConn Health Minute: Complex Spine Disorders
A complex spine disorder is a serious condition that can be painful and limit your daily activities. Because it’s more difficult to treat, UConn Health has assembled a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who can expertly handle all aspects of your care.
December 7, 2021 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Awards and Honors
Read about the latest accolades received by our faculty and trainees.
December 1, 2021 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine