School of Medicine

National Academy of Medicine Honors Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for Outstanding Service

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for his outstanding service on Oct. 21 with the Walsh McDermott Medal.

Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer and more than half die within a year of being diagnosed. Robotic bronchoscopy allows physicians to quickly diagnose lesions detected through low-dose CT scans, including those that are small or in hard-to-reach parts of the lung. Dr. Omar Ibrahim, director of Thoracic Oncology and Interventional Pulmonology at UConn Health, […]

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UConn Health November 2019 Programs, Events

Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for November and early December 2019. This information will be kept current with any additions or other schedule changes.

American Academy of Arts and Sciences Elects UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 12.

Nurse navigators and nurses like Minal Dave, RN, often offer patients emotional support.

At UConn Health, the Breast Cancer Journey is Handled with Care

The breast team at UConn Health strives to guide each patient through every step of their individual path with an unmatched level of attention and comfort.

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More Aggressive Blood Pressure Control Benefits Brains of Older Adults

The UConn Health study followed 199 hypertension patients 75 years of age and older for 3 years.

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Younger-looking Skin, Less Downtime

UConn Health plastic and reconstructive surgeons have new technology to revitalize skin with a downtime of days not weeks.

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2019 SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund Recipients

Past SPARK recipients have won over $4 million in extramural follow-on funding and have formed several startups after receiving the $50K proof-of-concept grant.

Hundreds of UConn Interprofessional Health Students Gather at UConn Health

On Oct. 4 for the annual Deans’ Afternoon more than 450 health professional students from across 9 UConn schools and programs gathered together at UConn Health.

Complementing Cancer Care

Patients undergoing cancer treatment have a multitude of needs. That’s why – along with offering state-of-the-art treatment – the oncology supportive care team at UConn Health makes sure their patients’ emotional and psychosocial needs are met so they can focus on recovery.