Health & Well-Being
Tiny Patient Prompts Advance in Neuro-genetics
A baby's labored breathing and a physician's phone call led to a research collaboration that could save other infants.
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.