Research & Discovery

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Emily Yale, one of the three inaugural students in the UConn Master's of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship program, with her autonomous robot at the Great Lawn on Oct. 7. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

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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.

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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.

Devin Kearns uses the light board television studio at the John W. Rowe CUE Building on Feb. 26, 2016.

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.

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.

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.