Research & Discovery

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Teacher Absenteeism: An Analysis of Trends and Interventions

Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding teacher absenteeism in Connecticut

Intestinal bacteria, Gut microbiome helps control intestinal digestion and the immune system

Exploring More Surprising Effects of Our Microbiome

Bacterial lipids may prove to be potent mediators for difficult to treat metabolic diseases and more

Dr. Laurencin Kavli Lecture 2025

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Keynote Address at the Advanced Therapies in Orthopaedics (ATiO) Foundation Annual Meeting

Laurencin spoke on Regenerative Engineering at the 2026 ATiO Conference in Berlin, Germany.

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Strengthening Mathematics Recovery in Connecticut: Research-Informed Priorities for Local Districts

Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding post-pandemic mathematics recovery in Connecticut

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UConn Professor Co-Chairs National Academies Study of Federal Small Business Innovation Programs

Two-year study examines how Department of Energy research investments support innovation, entrepreneurship, national priorities

UConn Research 2026 Year in Review

2026 UConn Research Year in Review

UConn Research's 2026 Year in Review celebrates the University's milestones and breakthroughs.

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UConn to Advise Greece on Energy Resilience and Safety

The Alexandroupolis region of Greece has become an important gateway for natural gas supply to southeastern and central Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UConn will provide expertise to ensure energy resilience, environmental safety, and economic development for the region

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Plant-Based Antimicrobial Helps Control Antibiotic Resistance in Poultry Production

'Simple reduction in antibiotic usage will not reverse antibiotic resistance. We need novel approaches to prevent the dissemination of bacterial antibiotic resistance'

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UConn-Yale Partnership Helps Fathers to Reduce Family Violence

"One thing that is often overlooked in conversations about family violence is that supporting children sometimes means helping the adults in their lives change."

Dr. Laurencin Kavli Lecture 2025

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Keynote Address at the National Academy of Inventors 15th Annual Conference

Laurencin Gives Talk on Regenerative Engineering with a Book Signing at Los Angeles Conference.