Research & Discovery
Lane ’09 Ph.D. Named New Director of the Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work
Shannon Lane’s research interests include political social work, political justice, social policy, and voting rights and engagement
Pulling the Plug on Problem Gambling
An ongoing UConn study reveals that virtual reality may reduce addictive behaviors
Blocking Cancer Cells from Spreading
Published findings in Science Translational Medicine identify a future biomarker that may help match a melanoma patient with the right therapy for them.
Carolan Awarded NIH Loan Repayment Award in Recognition of her Long-COVID Research
Kelsi Carolan, assistant professor in UConn’s School of Social Work, is investigating the effects of long-COVID on employment, family and social relationships, and mental health
Is Composting Worth It? The Calculation is Complicated
A new UConn study explores the cost, effort, and impact of composting programs
Mission to Personalize Heart Failure Care
Dr. Travis Hinson is reimagining heart failure care by developing tailored therapies based on a patient's unique genetic makeup.
From Quantum Concepts to Traffic Flow: UConn Researcher Reimagines Transportation Resilience
NSF EAGER grant supports innovative research by Monika Filipovska to apply quantum computing to critical infrastructure challenges
Could Simply Taking a Supplement Prevent Many Older Women’s Urgent Need to Urinate?
New clinical trial at UConn Center on Aging testing the benefits of an over-the-counter antioxidant on bothersome bladder symptoms.
New Tools Reveal the True Paths of Wildlife
A new model developed by UConn researchers now accounts for three-dimensional movement, allowing better tracking of animals that move up or down in space
Hilton Foundation Supports Okpych’s Study on College Outcomes for Former Foster Care Youth
Associate Professor Nathanael Okpych will examine both the human stories and the institutional factors behind student success