Research & Discovery
UConn Professor Examines Impacts of Immigration on Nursing Home Care
Study finds that local immigration reduces mortality and improves quality of life for nursing home residents
A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging
'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'
UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap
Behind automated housing decisions, résumé filters, and credit scores are systems shaping real people’s financial futures. New research highlights how those outcomes can shape whether people are able to build financial stability.
Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before
Connecticut’s two most active research universities have synergized the acceleration of quantum innovation and education
Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Holds Annual Research and Scholarship Day
A highlight of the event, which was held in the Student Union Ballroom in Storrs, was the poster award competition for both students and faculty
Protecting and Restoring the Southeastern Connecticut Shoreline
The Connecticut Estuarine Research Reserve is providing important outreach and education on critical environmental preservation
Study Links Childhood Adversity, Heart Disease Risk in Adulthood
Researchers from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences examined differences in childhood adversity between Black men and women and its impact on heart disease risk in adulthood
CAHNR’s Class of 2026
Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Receive the 2026 Jensen Tissue Engineering Award
Laurencin will be honored by TERMIS (Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society, Inc.) Global this fall.
Weight Teasing from Different Family Members Linked to Harmful Health Outcomes for Adolescents
Weight teasing from mothers emerged as the most consistently significant family source associated with negative outcomes