Coronavirus

The Austin Building, home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Picturing a ‘New Normal’ for UConn CLAS Researchers

UConn CLAS faculty take us into their labs and offices for a glimpse of ramping up research after two months of campus closures.

Dr. Kai Chen of UConn Health meets with a patient.

UConn Health Doctor: COVID-19 Directly Targets the Cardiovascular System

UConn Health Dr. Kai Chen answers questions about COVID-19's risks for heart health.

COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine Research Charts on Digital LCD Display

UConn Researcher Talks Vaccine Realities in an Unprecedented Time

The road to a COVID-19 vaccine may not be as wide open and untroubled as some expect, says a UConn researcher working on vaccine development.

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Nurse Researcher Studying Women’s Experiences Giving Birth During COVID-19 Pandemic

A researcher at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing is beginning to dive into the emotional and psychological impacts COVID-19 is having on mothers with newborn children.

Dr. Christopher Morosky, a UConn Health OB-GYN, and two of his children, after participating in a 'virtual' race to raise money for use in the fight against COVID-19.

Virtual Weekend Run a Success for the UConn Health Half Marathon

Although a traditional road race was out of the question, runners of a 'virtual' half marathon raised thousands for UConn Health.

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A Message From President Katsouleas on Fall 2020

President Thomas Katsouleas writes to the UConn community with an update on plans for the fall semester.

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UConn Researcher Hopes to Stop COVID-19 in Its Tracks

A UConn researcher is investigating a way to stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading through the body.

a man at his desk

EAP Director Explores People’s Problems and Concerns During Pandemic

David Francis, director of UConn's Employee Assistance Program, talks about employee well-being, mental health, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photograph of hydroxychloroquine sulphate tables in a white coloured box in front of a red coloured board with coronavirus outbreak mentioned

Op-Ed: Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: A New Review of Several Studies Shows Flaws in Research and No Benefit

Touted by some as a treatment for COVID-19, UConn researchers say there's no evidence that hydroxychloroquine can help people suffering from the virus.

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COVID-19 Testing Headed to Nursing Home Battlegrounds

UConn Health experts say new weekly COVID-19 testing at nursing homes is an important public health measure.