Health & Well-Being
Enhancing Diversity in the Biomedical Workforce
UConn’s CICATS is among a select group of institutions to take part in a new NIH initiative.
Doctors Must Examine Own Weight Bias Before Treating Patients, Researcher Says
Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.
UConn Doubling Capacity to Cultivate Business Startups
The University’s Technology Incubation Program enables business ventures to develop their commercial ideas in high-tech facilities.
UConn Researchers Develop Personalized Ovarian Cancer Vaccines
The first genomics-driven personalized medicine clinical trial in immunotherapy of ovarian cancer begins at UConn Health this fall.
Genetic Screening and Breast Cancer Risk
Two UConn Health genetic counselors discuss a recent call for much wider use of genetic screening for breast cancer.
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.
Possible Breakthrough in Battle Against Drug-Resistant Diseases
Two UConn researchers have developed new compounds that appear to be effective against E. coli, MRSA, and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Dee Rowe Benefits from Personalized Cancer Treatment at UConn Health
Former head coach of men's basketball Dee Rowe made an excellent recovery from melanoma after receiving a vaccine developed at UConn Health.
UConn Health Celebrates Cancer Survivors
UConn basketball coach Kevin Ollie spoke about his own family's experiences with cancer during Cancer Survivors Day last week.
Construction Underway for Canton Medical Building
The new UConn Health facility will offer urgent care and family practice services and create up to 40 new jobs.