Schools & Colleges
Researchers Explore Potential Treatment for Mitochondrial Diseases
Researchers studying severe illnesses like muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease are intrigued by a group of compounds that may work to protect the body's cells.
UConn Health Nurse Finds New Perspective After Running Injury
One avid runner bouncing back from a debilitating injury, ironically, is also a nurse practitioner specializing in treating patients at UConn Health with the same injury she experienced. Learn more about Jocelyn Libros' injury recovery and her plans to run the UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on June 4-7.
Ancient Records Suggest Future Declines in Tropical Oceans
Researchers say some of the decline in ocean biodiversity is naturally occurring - but that human activity is making it worse.
Quarterly Recap of Pharmacy Faculty Research Grants – FY2020 Q2 and Q3
Recapping the quarters beginning October 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, the UConn School of Pharmacy congratulates the following Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice faculty and their teams for their research grant awards* totaling $6,002,715 : Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Robin H. Bogner, Ph.D. MedImmune Identifying the Causes for Long Reconstitution Times: Phase […]
Dementia Gene Raises Risk of Severe COVID-19
A gene associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease is also linked to severe cases of COVID-19, according to researchers.
If You Have Eco-Anxiety, This Class is For You
Students who took UConn's first-ever class on the Anthropocene say the experience helped them better understand the challenges facing the planet.
Safety is Priority when Re-opening Clinics
Using the “dimmer model” to slowly ramp up rather than flipping a switch is how Dr. Andy Agwunobi, CEO of UConn Health describes the process of re-opening our clinics, which have been consolidated or closed due to the present COVID-19 pandemic. Safety and the need to social distance caused by the pandemic, allowed urgent visits […]
Meet alumna Arlene Arnold
Arlene Arnold believes in embracing life and the opportunities that follow. A love of music led her to a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music from the University of Hartford. Then an interest in ornithology and conservation guided her to CAHNR, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in natural resources, followed by a master’s degree […]
Three CAHNR students selected as McNair Fellows
Three students from CAHNR have been chosen as UConn McNair Fellows for the fall 2020 semester. Jacqueline Cuevas Gonzalez has just completed her sophomore year in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS), while Kasidy Quiles and Lavar Johnson have just completed their freshman year in AHS. The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, funded […]
Running in the Age of Contagion
Whether training for the UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K and 5K or simply resuming an exercise routine, injury prevention now includes infection prevention.