Research & Discovery
UConn Researchers Identify Genetic Makeup of New Strains of West Nile
This study shows the variety of strains in circulation and what mosquitoes may be carrying as we head into summer
Pioneering Puppet Project ‘Feel Your Best Self’ Coming to More Screens Near You
The celebrated program, which uses puppets to help kids and their caregivers explore emotion-coping strategies with a free toolkit, has extended a license to New York's THIRTEEN public broadcasting channel
New Nerve Insights Could Someday Help Heal Certain Types of Blindness and Paralysis
New research answers some of the big questions of how our nervous systems develop
UConn Health Faculty and Students at the Inaugural Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Research Day
The University of Connecticut celebrated its first cross-campus TRHT Research Day.
Climate Change to Push Species Over Abrupt Tipping Points
Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures
Anesthesia Can Cause Disturbing Sexual Hallucinations, Leading to Lasting Psychological Trauma
Having witnesses or recording devices during procedures requiring anesthesia could help prevent opportunities for sexual assault
The Making of a UConn Startup
How “Encapsulate” co-founders went from the classroom to curing cancer in less than four years
White-tailed Deer Bones Give a Glimpse into Connecticut’s Past and May Help Inform a More Sustainable Future
'This contributes to broader discussions about how humans interact with their environment, and that there are ways that we can manage environments sustainably and interact with resources sustainably'
Spotlight on Services: Clinical Research Center
The Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. Clinical Research Center at UConn Health provides dedicated space, expertise, and resources to promote research engagement
UConn Geography Researcher Receives Funds to Study Cancer Disparities Among U.S. African Americans
The study will build upon previous studies conducted by Ghosh and her collaborators that have explored the ways social inequality contribute to unequal cancer control outcomes