Health & Well-Being
Pinpointing the Target for Therapeutic Drugs
A UConn researcher is using nanoscience to better target therapeutic drugs to specific cells and thereby reduce harmful side effects.
Meet Anne Diamond, CEO of UConn John Dempsey Hospital
UConn Health's Hospital CEO began her career as a nuclear medicine technologist. She talks about her career, and her passion for improving clinical care services.
Kidding Aside, Chronic Pain Affects All Ages
A UConn behavioral psychologist says parents can affect how a child experiences pain, so it's important to include them in the treatment plan.
Jonathan Tours the New Hospital Tower
Join our beloved Husky dog for a sneak peek inside the new tower at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, opening April 29.
UConn Dentist Says Restored Teeth Need Lifelong Care
It's not just natural teeth that need regular care, according to new national guidelines with a UConn dentist as lead author.
Pain in the Gut
Genetic variants may help explain why, given the same circumstances, one person can feel so much pain while another does not, says School of Nursing researcher Erin Young.
UConn Medical Students Learn their Match
Fourth-year students at the School of Medicine celebrated a successful Match Day last week, with 95 percent matching to residency programs around the country.
Getting Older Shouldn’t Mean Being in Pain
Exercise can help combat osteoarthritis pain. A UConn nursing professor is using guided reminiscence to encourage older adults to stay active.
UConn/JAX Partnership Begins to Bear Fruit
'Real, impactful science is teamwork,' says JAX Genomic Medicine director Charles Lee.
UConn/JAX Forum Emphasizes Teamwork
Teams of UConn and Jackson Laboratory researchers discussed the synergies between the two institutions during a recent day on the Farmington campus.