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Dura Biotech (Christopher LaRosa/UConn Photo)

Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup

A combination of biomedical engineering and sewing skills led to the development of a novel heart valve replacement that could save lives.

A computer image of a self-assembling protein nanoparticle that relies on rigid protein structures called 'coiled coils' (blue and green in the image) to create a stable framework upon which scientists can attach malaria parasite antigens. (Image courtesy of Peter Burkhard)

UConn Researcher’s Nanoparticle Key to New Malaria Vaccine

A nanoparticle designed by a UConn scientist is the key component of a promising new vaccine that could help address a global health problem.

Joule Fellows Take Lab Lessons Back To The Classroom

UConn’s Joule Fellows - teachers from CT high schools - will take sophisticated engineering lessons back to their students.

Alumnus Govindan Giving Back To UConn

Sharavan Govindan's sees his financial gift as a friendly challenge to his fellow alumni.

Older Cities May Be Good for Your Health

UConn researcher finds that older cities are compact and good for walking, and therefore, your health.

Center for Energy Innovation Marks Its First Year

CEI progresses steadily toward its goal of advancing technologies related to energy storage and fuel cells.

Faculty News

Funding for new breast cancer technology and underwater monitoring and a study on the discovery of a new material.

Making Sense of Big Data: Project To Draw Insights From Genome

UConn's Sanguthevar Rajasekaran is part of a research team developing ways to make sense of biological big data.

UConn’s Engineering Entrepreneurs Making Progress

An improved heart valve and a machine customized water are among UConn innovations.

Marten van Dijk Part of a Team of Researchers Securing Cloud Computing

Marten van Dijk (ECE) and other researchers working on security problems in cloud computing.