Research & Discovery
More Aggressive Blood Pressure Control Benefits Brains of Older Adults
The UConn Health study followed 199 hypertension patients 75 years of age and older for 3 years.
October 14, 2019 | Lauren Woods
Studying the Ethics of Ancient DNA
An international research team seeks to integrate diverse voices, experiences and expertise into the scientific practices of ancient DNA research and foster better collaboration with Indigenous communities.
October 11, 2019 | Jessica McBride, PhD
2019 SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund Recipients
Past SPARK recipients have won over $4 million in extramural follow-on funding and have formed several startups after receiving the $50K proof-of-concept grant.
October 10, 2019 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Combat’s Other Toll on Veterans: Increased Risk of Addiction
Combat service significantly increases the likelihood of opioid abuse among military personnel, a study led by a UConn researcher has found.
October 10, 2019 | Tom Kertscher, freelance writer
Program is Fertile Ground for Student Innovation
As one of the first students in the new Master’s of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship program, Emily Yale is tapping a wide range of resources.
October 9, 2019 | Eli Freund
Treating Depression through Mobile Technology
A team of researchers from UConn and UConn Health have received a $1M grant from the National Institute of Mental Health and Department of Health and Human Services to develop a system using mobile health technologies and machine learning to provide clinicians with better assessments of depression symptoms.
October 8, 2019 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
App Endgame: Detect Dyslexia Earlier
The current so-called 'wait to fail' model in the U.S., causes many children to lose a significant amount of educational time. The new app may enable teachers to test children earlier.
October 7, 2019 | Kim Krieger
Meet the Researcher: Devin Kearns, Education
"Professor Kearns’ ongoing work in the areas of special education and reading intervention, coupled with technologies like brain imaging, offers a fresh perspective into strategies that can ultimately help our schools successfully serve the needs of all students,” says Gladis Kersaint, dean of Neag School of Education.
October 7, 2019 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn’s Raman Bahal Has Joined “Jack’s Pack” in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
"Ivory Tower" research takes on a special meaning when successful results can be applied to the stories of real people. In this case, to a little boy named Jack.
October 3, 2019 | Sheila Foran - School of Pharmacy
Student-run Podcast Brings Research to Life
A team of UConn students launched the In Vivo podcast to to get to know the fascinating faculty, staff, and students who give UConn life.
October 3, 2019 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research