School of Dental Medicine
Kuhn Receives Prestigious International Status for Leadership in Biomaterials
This status—one of the highest honors in the field of biomaterials—is given to accomplished scientists who are recognized as leaders in the field.
January 20, 2021 | Courtney Chandler
UConn Engineer Invents Reusable Biodegradable Facemask
The huge increase in facemasks during the COVID-19 pandemic is creating heaps of trash that take years to decompose - until now, thanks to an invention by a UConn engineer.
January 13, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Thank You UConn Health
As the year 2020 comes to a close, UConn Health leadership thanks all employees for their hard work, inspiring team spirit, and incredible response to the COVID-19 pandemic during this unforgettable year.
December 31, 2020 | Carolyn Pennington
Meet the Researcher: Patricia Hare, School of Dental Medicine
Patricia Hare, a student in the DMD/Ph.D. program at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, wants her work to have a positive impact on people's lives.
December 16, 2020 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Dental School During a Pandemic: UConn Students Reflect on Challenging Year
Although the pandemic has changed the way students at the UConn School of Medicine do their work, it hasn't changed the fundamentals of patient care and learning at the heart of dental education.
December 15, 2020 | Courtney Chandler
Q&A: Home Genetic Testing
The multimillion-dollar at-home genetic testing industry has boomed in recent years. While learning more about your genetic makeup may seem harmless, UConn Health genetic counselor Connor Linehan warns of the pitfalls.
December 1, 2020 | Stacey Mancarella, University Communications
Six UConn Researchers to Join the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Six UConn researchers have been elected by their peers to receive a distinguished honor.
November 24, 2020 | Kim Krieger
Steven Lepowsky Named Dean of the School of Dental Medicine
Provost Carl Lejuez announced today that Steven Lepowsky has been named dean of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine for a five-year term. Lepowsky will be the eighth dean in the School’s history.
November 23, 2020 | Kristi Henderson, Office of the Provost
Research Proves Viability of Injection-free Microneedle Technology for Single-Administration of Vaccines
UConn researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of a microneedle technology that could make widespread vaccination easier and more effective.
November 23, 2020 | Courtney Chandler
UConn Researchers Leveraging CT Health Data to Develop Suicide Risk Algorithms
UConn researchers are using multiple health care data sources for a project that could help health care providers better identify when patients are at risk of attempting suicide.
November 17, 2020 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research