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Asthma Severity Linked to Microbiome of Upper Airway
A new study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients. Learn more about the new findings published in Nature Communications by Washington University in St. Louis and UConn School of Medicine researchers.
Mighty Mice Head to Space on Important Health Mission
Some mighty mice have blasted off into space to help UConn health researchers learn more about bone and muscle loss.
UConn Health January 2020 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for January and early February 2020. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.
How Do Repeats Influence Genome Biology?
Christine Beck, a researcher at UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, will receive approximately $2M from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to reveal the impact of repeat-mediated genetic events.
UConn Health Minute: Surviving a Stroke
Every 4 minutes someone in the U.S. dies from a stroke. Quick treatment is key to improved outcomes. The renowned experts at UConn Health’s Stroke Center perform the most advanced procedures – greatly increasing a patient’s chances of surviving a stroke and reducing long-term disability.
Apathy and Reward in Alzheimer’s Disease
A team of researchers from UConn's School of Medicine received a $451,000, two-year award from the National Institute of Mental Health to study apathy, the most common neuropsychiatric symptom in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Clinical Geneticists on the Patient Case at UConn Health
Learn more about UConn Health's two dedicated clinical medical geneticists, Dr. Jaclyn Beirne and Dr. Joseph Tucker, on the frontlines of genomic medicine. They both completed advanced specialty fellowships at UConn's medical school in clinical medical genetics.
National Awards for UConn Health Faculty
This fall UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments. The most recent accolades include: American College of Physicians Award for Outstanding Educator The American College of Physicians (ACP) has announced Dr. Robert J. Nardino, assistant professor of medicine and program director of the Internal Medicine Residency at […]
Providing Shoes, Socks for the Needy
Once again this year, UConn Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine staff took part in a nationwide pre-Thanksgiving campaign to get proper fitting footwear to those who need it.
UConn Medical School Hosts New England’s Student National Medical Association Meeting
UConn School of Medicine’s Chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) hosted New England's Region VII Medical Education Conference over the weekend of Nov. 23.