Research & Discovery
School of Dental Medicine Achieves Record Research Funding
The School received its highest ever amount of new research funding in FY26, totaling $17.75 million
Breathing Without Brakes
UConn researchers reveal unexpected cause of Rett syndrome symptoms
Renowned Expert Elevates UConn Quantum Research
Physicist Dmitri Kharzeev set to advance the University’s Quantum Alliance and support key research initiatives
Permafrost Melt Could Cost $261 Billion in Infrastructure Damages
This new approach provides a more accurate indication of the cost to rebuild structures
New UConn Research Reveals That IRS Staffing Cuts Significantly Impact Taxpayer Filings
Study finds that some neglect to file; others omit key financial data
‘Healthy Rounds’: Great Strides in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Margaret Callahan, chief of UConn Health’s Division of Hematology and Oncology, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
Trading in Palm Trees for Seaweed to Support Domestic Manufacturing
Mingyu Qiao will use an anaerobic digestion process to transform seaweed into a sustainable replacement for palm oil
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Inducted into the Black Inventors Hall of Fame
The honor recognizes Laurencin’s pioneering inventions and research in regenerative engineering.
New Postdocs Bring Expertise in Social Policy, Clinical Decision-Making to the School of Social Work
Jon Ahuna and Tobi Kindler will serve two-year appointments with the School's Innovations Institute and Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.
UConn School of Social Work Welcomes Nationally Recognized Gerontologist
With support from a K01 Career Development Award, Chanee Fabius is currently exploring how communication between family caregivers and home care aides can be strengthened to better support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias