Schools & Colleges
Jennifer Manuel Appointed New Associate Dean at School of Social Work
Manuel brings a long history of research, scholarship and service to community to her new role.
What You Need to Know About Your Next COVID Booster
The new COVID-19 vaccines recently authorized for use as boosters generate an immune response not only to the original strain, but also two omicron subvariants. UConn Health’s Dr. David Banach explains
From Artwork and Apps, These Young Entrepreneurs Have ‘Unfolded’ Opportunities at UConn
Thriving in an environment that fosters innovation and creativity
UConn Professor Invents Nanocapsule for Image-Guided Cancer Treatment
Xiuling Lu has invented a nanocapsule with potential applications for imaging techniques such as CT scans and ultrasound, and cancer treatments
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Researchers Find Significant Sex-Based Differences in Obesity Treatment in Mice
Findings from nutritional scientist Ji-Young Lee show a potential obesity treatment works in different parts of the body in male versus female mouse models
UConn Researcher Says Job Licensing Doesn’t Keep People from Moving; Community Plays Bigger Role
States boasting fewer job-related licensing requirements need other attractions to lure new residents
COVID Rekindled an Appreciation of Nature for Many
An opportunity to rediscover why the great outdoors are so great in the first place
CAHNR Welcomes 16 New Faculty Members for Fall 2022
This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community
From the Horse’s Mouth: Horse Ownership in Connecticut
With 43,000 horses across the state, UConn researcher Sarah Reed shares tips to keep animals healthy and happy in Connecticut
UConn Health Minute: AI Guided Radiology
One of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine is the use of artificial intelligence. As Dr. Leo Wolansky, chair of Radiology at UConn Health, tells us, its impact in radiology is multifold. AI can alert the radiologist of an abnormal scan so that it’s prioritized leading to a faster diagnosis and treatment for the patient.