Research & Discovery

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Announcing FRAME Contest Winners

The Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit spotlights research-related artwork

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Graduating Medical Students Present their Research Findings

Over 100 fourth-year medical students presented their Capstones at the annual Clinician Scholar Symposium of UConn School of Medicine.

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Popular Anti-Aging Compound Causes Callosal Brain Damage

Part of the brain disappears in mice treated with dasatinib and quercetin

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Testosterone Improves Fat Distribution for Older Women

A novel UConn study looked at the impact of using a topical testosterone gel as part of treatment for older women who have suffered a hip fracture in conjunction with exercise

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Social Work Researcher Uses Photography to Explore Lived Experiences of Immigrants in Armenia

Through a unique qualitative research method, School of Social Work Professor Rebecca Thomas can reveal emotional insights that cannot be articulated through words alone

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UConn the Top Dog in Big East Research Contest

Undergraduates racked up awards at Research Symposium held at Madison Square Garden during the Big East Tournament

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Researcher Receives Dean’s Incentive Award to Study Youth Experiences with Food Insecurity

UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Alexandria B. Forte will interview adolescents and their caregivers to better understand how their food insecurity perspectives may differ

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UConn Patent Sheds Much Needed New Light on Fatty Liver Disease Treatment

For a disease that impacts so many, there are surprisingly few treatments available, but that may soon change

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Women’s Health Research Advancing at UConn

40 research abstracts presented at 3rd annual women’s health-focused research symposium of The Group on Women in Medicine and Science of the UConn School of Medicine.

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Recognizes UConn Fellow

Dr. Kristen Moriarty accepts young investigator award for her preeclampsia research