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NIH Trailblazer Awardee Developing Technology to Accelerate Organoid Development

Article Originally Published on UConn Today When scientists are testing out new drug treatments or trying to model a disease, they usually rely on human tissue samples from whatever kind of tissue they’re targeting. This method can be expensive, and samples are often difficult to come by. The development of a new technology known as […]

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UConn Researchers Study Mind-Healing Powers of Ketamine Derivatives for Severe Depression

Trials aim to treat the most intractable cases of depression

UConn Professor Cato T. Laurencin Delivers the Robert A. Pritzker Distinguished Lecture Award Address at the Biomedical Engineering Society

On October 15 Dr. Cato T. Laurencin was awarded the Biomedical Engineering Society’s highest honor.

Susan Jerome, curator of the exhibit on display in the Jorgensen Gallery celebrating the UConn Women’s Center’s 50th anniversary, explains some of the items’ histories to UConn student Zoe Orie in the exhibit.

‘Still Going Forward’: Jorgensen Exhibit Celebrates Women’s History with Costume Collection

Tracing changing expectations, values, and ambitions through the 'fabric' of history

Aarush Kolli with equipment that will help monitor people with respiratory challenges.

TIP Fellowship Program Gives Students Hands-On Research Experience

UConn students gained real-world experience and engaged in cutting-edge research through UConn’s Technology Innovation Program Innovation Fellowship Program

Patient Credits UConn Health for Saving Her from Breast Cancer and then Giving Her Life Back with New Technology

From diagnosing, treating and curing her breast cancer, to giving her back her self-esteem with a new type of breast prosthetic created with her in mind, Jan Figueroa credits UConn Health for saving her life and giving it back to her.

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COVID Shots as Part of Recommended Routine

Measles, Mumps, Rubella… and now, COVID-19. A UConn Health pediatrics expert helps explain the addition of the COVID-19 vaccines to the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule for children and adults.

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New UConn Student Apartments to Include Modern Amenities, Clean Energy Technologies

Outmoded Mansfield Apartments will be replaced by state-of-the-art housing

Sarah Marze stands in front of an orchestra and choir, dressed in concert black, addressing the audience.

Meet the Undergraduate Researcher: Sarah Marze, School of Fine Arts

Sarah Marze '23 tailors her musical compositions for high school students and their varying ranges of vocal development. This profile is part of a series for UConn's Month of Discovery.

UConn President Radenka Maric addresses the Navigating Climate Change and Energy Security in the Northeast Conference.

State and Industry Leaders Address Grid Resiliency at UConn Engineering Conference

UConn will play a key role in ensuring energy security in the coming decades