Research & Discovery

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$3.5 Million NIH Grant Works to Restore Immune Function in Older Adults

Laijun Lai is leading a new grant to investigate using stem cells to address T-cell immunodeficiency in older adults

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UConn-led QuantumCT Opens New Haven Headquarters

The 4,500-square-foot space is in the heart of the state’s quantum infrastructure and will serve as an incubator for research and innovation

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Common Herbal Sleep Aid Shows Signs of Addictive Potential

'Until we know more about dosing and long-term effects, the message for consumers is simple: buyer beware'

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UConn Study Strongly Links Blood Prestin with Tinnitus

UConn Health researchers found elevated levels of the unique ear protein in individuals with tinnitus, a breakthrough they hope will spark larger studies and development of treatment

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Talent Incubator a Hit for Tech Park, Students, and Industry

The summer pilot program for first-year Huskies succeeded as an archetype for experiential learning opportunities

Jie Zhao is a second-year Ph.D. student in the UConn School of Social Work.

Bridging Policy and Technology: Social Work’s Zhao Explores Telehealth and Rural Substance Use Care

'When you change a policy, you're not just changing the policy itself, but everything downstream: how resources get allocated, how services get delivered, and ultimately, patient health outcomes'

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One Step Closer to a Fuller Picture of the Universe

'PRIMA will give us a new view to the universe, enabling observations of unprecedented sensitivity in the far-infrared'

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New Paper Highlights Breadth of Vertebrate-Insect Interactions

A new paper highlights the rich variety of interactions between vertebrates and insects with an eye toward improving conservation

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Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes

New NSF award aims to build understanding of evolution and adaptation

MSW students Stav Keshet, Diane Cantello, and Susan Camoroda

Different Paths, Shared Purpose: MSW Students Find a Place for Policy Practice at IMRP

MSW students can complete their practicum placement at the UConn School of Public Policy's Institute of Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP), contributing to policy research and legislative issues affecting Connecticut communities