Health & Well-Being
A Look Back at 2015: Research at the Forefront
Twelve stories about UConn research that advances our understanding of the world around us.
UConn Health First in New England to Offer Robot-Guided Spine Surgery
Spine surgery patients at UConn Health can look forward to improved outcomes with new high-precision robotic technology.
Concussion: How to Recognize the Signs
In the new movie ‘Concussion,’ Will Smith portrays a doctor trying to raise awareness of football-related head trauma. It’s a cause UConn’s Dr. Anthony Alessi knows well.
UConn Health Melanoma Patients Benefit from New Immunotherapy Drug
Patients young and old share their stories of successful treatment with a new drug that boosts their own immune system.
Dr. Laurencin Receives National Medal of Technology & Innovation
The White House honored Dr. Cato Laurencin of UConn and UConn Health on May 19, as a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation's highest honor for technological achievement.
UConn in Uganda
UConn Health medical student Ryan Duggan was part of a team that traveled to Uganda to help provide medical care and learn about tropical diseases.
From Tool Kits to Surgical Tools: Dr. Tessa Balach
Starting as a child helping her dad fix things, UConn Health’s Tessa Balach found her niche as an orthopedic oncologist.
Gut Response: Reducing the Stress on Preemies
UConn researchers are searching for clues about the stress levels of premature babies by examining their gut microbiome.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Receives Society for Biomaterials’ Highest Honor
Laurencin is one of the original investigators for the incorporation of nanotechnology into the biomaterials field.
Study Shows Public Support for Laws Against Weight Discrimination
The findings have practical implications for policy makers in the U.S.