Research & Discovery

Tomoyasu Mani in one of Brookhaven's chemistry department labs. Mani is now assistant professor of chemistry at UConn. (Brookhaven National Laboratory Photo)

Using Magnetic Fields to Improve Optical Tomography Resolution

Optical imaging has become a powerful technique in biomedical research. A team of UConn chemists received funding to improve the resolution of optical tomographic images with the use of magnetic fields.

A flower opening to the sunlight, symbolizing the fresh start mindset.

Fresh Start Mindset a Powerful Marketing Tool

Marketing professor Robin Coulter says the fresh start mindset is deeply rooted in American culture, and plays a big role in marketing communications.

Liisa Kuhn, center, is inducted into the AIMBE Fellows National Academy of Sciences. She is joined by AIMBE President Gilda Barabino (left) and AIMBE Chair Anthony Guiseppi-Elie (right). (AIMBE Fellows Photo)

UConn Health’s Liisa Kuhn Inducted into Medical and Biological Engineering Elite

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Liisa Tiina Kuhn, Ph.D., associate head and associate professor of biomedical engineering in the UConn School of Dental Medicine to its College of Fellows. Kuhn was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows for advancing […]

Earth's inner core is composed of solid iron and nickel, while its outer core is molten liquid. Prof. Vernon Cormier from UConn's Department of Physics recently won an NSF grant to determine the structure of the Earth’s inner core in relation to the processes that affect its cooling, solidification and connection with the flowing liquid metals of the outer core. (Open Source Image.)

Exploring Earth’s Core with Seismic Wave Measurements

UConn professor of physics, Vernon F. Cormier, has received funding from the National Science Foundation to study the transition from liquid to solid in the Earth’s core using seismic wave measurements.

A new study finds that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement can be particularly beneficial for economically disadvantaged students. (Getty Images)

UConn Sociologist Upends Notions about Parental Help with Homework

A new study finds that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement can be particularly beneficial for economically disadvantaged students.

Mark Brand, professor of plant science and landscape architecture, with Aaonia berries growing at the Plant Science Research Farm on Aug. 9, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Horticulturist Wins Patents for Modified Black Chokeberry Cultivars

Prolific inventor and professor of horticulture Mark Brand was recently issued two patents for his novel black chokeberry plants. The new cultivars will be available in garden centers this spring.

Deborah Chyun, dean of the School of Nursing

New Nursing Dean to Focus on Teaching, Research, and Community Collaboration

The school has a strong clinical faculty dedicated to teaching the next generation of nurses, and the admission statistics to prove it: this year the School of Nursing received more than 1,900 application for 100 slots.

Daniel Mulkey in his lab with graduate students Ian C. Wenker and Joanna Hawryluk. (Daniel Buttrey/UConn Photo)

The Brain and Breathing in Health and Disease

Professor Daniel Mulkey from UConn's Department of Physiology and Neurobiology recently received several grants for projects focused on understanding how the brain controls breathing in health and disease.

UConn wordmark.

UConn Reaches Tentative Agreement with Graduate Employee Union

The University and the union representing its graduate assistants have reached tentative agreement on terms for a new four-year contract.

An image of immature retinal ganglion cell neuron from Dr. Trakhtenberg's research, adapted for a cover page of the International Review of Neurobiology volume on Axon Growth and Regeneration (Goldberg & Trakhtenberg, Eds, 2012, Vol 106: Academic Press)

New PITCH Promising Project Award for Optic Nerve Repair Technology

Ephraim Trakhtenberg from UConn Health's Department of Neuroscience and Jessica Rouge from the Department of Chemistry have won a PITCH Promising Project Award to develop a novel approach for repairing optic nerve damage that occurs in optic neuropathies such as glaucoma.