Research & Discovery

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UConn Kinesiology Ph.D. Program Ranked No. 1 in Country

The semiannual ranking is primarily based on faculty research productivity and mentorship of doctoral students

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UConn, Metamorphix to bring Whole Child Screener to Schools

Developed by Neag researchers, the ESSY Whole Child Screener helps schools look at students holistically

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Access to ASL from Birth Supports Childhood Math Proficiency in Deaf Children, UConn Researcher Finds in First-of-its-Kind Study

'If you compare hearing kids learning spoken English from their parents at home to deaf kids learning ASL from their parents at home, those kids are indistinguishable'

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UConn’s Queer Science Conference Challenges Stereotypes, Inspires Students

UConn hosts fifth annual event for high schoolers

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New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center Brings Together UConn Expertise with Industry, Tribal Partners

The Center for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Modernization will support work to modernize pharmaceutical production and build a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient pharmaceutical ecosystem

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‘Healthy Rounds’: Supercharging the Immune System

Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, director of UConn Health’s Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

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UConn Researcher’s Insight on Small-Business Bankruptcy Recovery Draws the Attention of Congress

'Small businesses are an important part of the economy, but financial distress does not necessarily mean that the underlying business isn’t worthwhile'

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Connecting UConn Research and Service Member Readiness

UConn hosted CT's National Guard and Veterans Affairs leadership for an honest discussion on the evolving physical and mental health needs of servicemen and women

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National Data Show High Rates of Anxiety in Adolescents

A national survey shows one in six US teens suffers from serious anxiety

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Beyond Weight Loss: New Grant Supports Study on Weight Stability, Black Women’s Health

'From a public health perspective, prevention is as important as treatment. Still, what I observed was a large gap in prevention approaches to address obesity in Black women'