Research & Discovery
Announcing FRAME Contest Winners
The Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit spotlights research-related artwork
March 19, 2026 | Mac Murray
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.
March 19, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Popular Anti-Aging Compound Causes Callosal Brain Damage
Part of the brain disappears in mice treated with dasatinib and quercetin
March 19, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
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
March 19, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
March 18, 2026 | Olivia Drake
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
March 18, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
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
March 18, 2026 | Olivia Drake
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
March 18, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
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.
March 16, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Recognizes UConn Fellow
Dr. Kristen Moriarty accepts young investigator award for her preeclampsia research
March 16, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health