Schools & Colleges
Student Entrepreneurs Embark on ‘Innovation Quest’
'Entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity are alive and well at UConn,' says program director Rich Dino.
China and UConn Health Meet to Explore Collaborations
A delegation from China visited UConn Health this March seeking opportunities to collaborate on perinatal research and for the continuing education of physicians in China.
UConn Dental Residency Placement: Another Great Year
All but one member of the UConn School of Dental Medicine Class of 2016 will start a residency program upon graduation.
New ED Design Enhances Patient Flow
The new Emergency Department of the new tower of UConn John Dempsey Hospital set to open at the end of April will feature a layout designed to optimize patient flow.
Get Ready to ‘Spring Ahead’ for Daylight Saving Time
Sleep expert Daniel McNally of UConn Health offers tips for surviving the switch to daylight savings time with a minimum of sleep-deprivation.
Two Social Work Faculty Receive Prestigious InCHIP Seed Grants
Lisa Werkmeister Rozas, PhD, Associate Professor, and Caitlin Elsaesser, PhD, Assistant Professor, were each recently awarded prestigious InCHIP Seed Grant Awards from the UConn Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy. Dr. Werkmeister Rozas received a $15,000 faculty seed grant for her study “Innovative Diabetes Prevention & Disease Self-Management Intervention for Latino Families.” This […]
Helping Asylum-Seekers Prepare for the Courts
A group of UConn law and social work students will spend Spring Break assisting women asylum-seekers detained at a federal immigration center.
The Power of a Deep Breath
A new breathing technique served to protect the heart of a UConn Health breast cancer patient during radiation treatment after successful surgery.
Recent Additions to UConn Health Faculty
Several clinical providers and researchers recently joined the team at UConn Health.