Research & Discovery
Researcher Unveils Tool for Cleaner Long Island Sound
A UConn ecologist has identified specific sources of nitrogen pollution along Long Island Sound, and shows municipalities what they can do to alleviate it.
Empowering People Through Film
UConn's Lisa Butler is working in three African countries, exploring ways to use video and photography to empower young people to tell the stories that matter to them.
How to Reduce Weight Stigma? Ask Those Who Know Best
In a new UConn study, women with obesity identify potential remedies, placing priority on the workplace, schools, and healthcare settings.
Story Series Keeps Finger on Pulse of Heart Health
During Heart Health Month, read about the many ways UConn is making a difference in the lives of people with heart disease and those at risk.
UConn Health Physician is US Lead on ‘Smash Childhood Cancer’
Pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Ching Lau is spearheading IBM's global crowdsourcing research effort to find new treatments for childhood cancer in the U.S.
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UConn Named to Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute
The new national initiative aims to increase small manufacturers’ use of robots by 500 percent. UConn researchers will focus on the aerospace and shipbuilding industries.
Life Experiences Shape Surgeon’s Desire to Care for Children
UConn Health pediatric surgeon Dr. Christine Finck is using tissue engineering to develop new methods to treat a condition that affects one in 4,500 babies.
Elders’ Stress Response May Worsen Depression’s Impact
UConn Health researchers say that depressed elders who are also easily stressed are prone to worse cognitive outcomes, and could benefit from alternative treatments for their depression.
UConn Health Researchers Work with Startup on Colon Cancer Vaccine
CaroGen’s proprietary technology platform will be applied to a specific target studied by two immunologists at UConn Health.