Schools & Colleges
Even Damaged Livers Can Handle Life-Saving Medicines
When you ingest a drug—whether over-the-counter Tylenol or medication prescribed by a doctor—your liver is your body’s first responder. And just like other first responders, sometimes the liver gets hurt.
Paleontologists Discover Why the Oceans are So Diverse
A new study explores why the life in the world's oceans is so diverse.
Faculty and Alum Join CT Office of Health Strategy’s New Advisory Board
The State of Connecticut’s Office of Health Strategy (OHS) has announced the members of the new Cost Growth Benchmark Technical Team and Cost Growth Benchmark Stakeholder Advisory Board. The members include School of Pharmacy Henry A. Palmer Professor Marie Smith and the Dean’s Advisory Board Member Ken Lalime, CEO of the Community Health Center Association […]
UConn Health Minute: Dry Eye Relief
Dry eye is a common and often chronic condition that affects people of all ages—but particularly older adults. As UConn Health ophthalmologist Ana Morales explains, if the condition advances untreated, it may damage the eye and impair vision.
Teaching Dental Health Habits Early
UConn dental students bring a hands-on Children's Dental Health Month presentation to prekindergartners at the Glastonbury Magnet School, part of a week of service during Black History Month.
Meet undergraduate student Daniel Mitola
Daniel Mitola has taken an interesting educational path, merging his love for both writing and the natural world. He’d love to pursue a career that includes sustainable vegetable production and beekeeping, while writing about his adventures. Read more about his experiences as a UConn student. What attracted you to the UConn College of Agriculture, Health […]
New course examines science and policy related to meat as food
A new animal science course titled, Science and Policy Considerations for Meat as Food, is being taught during the spring 2020 semester by Professor Cameron Faustman. The course focuses on meat and seafood processes as well as the challenges facing these industries. “The goal of this course is to have students appreciate the complexity of […]
Professor Champions Businesses as Emerging Tech Disrupts Status Quo
As technology evolves (almost daily!), Professor Shu He of OPIM's goal is to help companies and other researchers understand the changes. We talked to her about what interests her the most in this ever-changing landscape.
Meet undergraduate student Daniel Yu
As an exercise science major, Daniel Yu hopes to attend medical school and become a physician focusing on physical medicine and rehabilitation. He’s considering various careers such as a professional sports team physician or sports company laboratory scientist, but he’s keeping his options open. Read more about his experiences as a UConn student. What attracted […]
Meet new faculty member Loneke Blackman Carr
Loneke Blackman Carr joined the Department of Nutritional Sciences this past fall as an assistant professor of community and public health nutrition. Her research explores racial, ethnic and gender health disparities and ways to tailor behavioral weight control interventions, such as diet and exercise, to populations with greater rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular […]