Research & Discovery
When Constructing Conservation Networks, It’s Best to Have a Plan
'You want to try to figure out what kind of habitat types we have and then collect at least one of everything'
Brain’s Garbage Collectors May be to Blame in Alzheimer’s
Instead of being the primary cause of the disease, perhaps the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer’s are a symptom
The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering Launched at UConn
UConn President Radenka Maric: 'The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering will have extraordinary impact on the world'
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Meets Pope Francis and Discusses the Field of Regenerative Engineering
Dr. Laurencin gave an invited lecture at the Vatican about regenerative engineering, a scientific field he founded.
The Stronger the Side Effects, the Longer Lasting the Vax
'Prior infection with COVID meant you were more likely to have a sustained immune response'
Elaine Lee Selected as First CAHNR Leadership Fellow
In this role, Lee provides leadership to advance CAHNR's Strategic Vision
Hypoxia in Rivers More Prevalent Than Previously Thought, Study Shows
A recent multi-institution study including UConn researchers found widespread hypoxic conditions in rivers around the globe, something which many had previously believed to be extremely rare
Graduate Students Awarded Multidisciplinary Environmental Research Funding
The Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering, in collaboration with the Institute of the Environment, support seven student projects.
UConn Researcher Develops Simple, Affordable HIV Testing Device
'This technology has the potential to bring point of care HIV testing to settings where early diagnosis and monitoring during treatment are critical'
Shining Light on Rare Diseases and Research: Krabbe Disease
“UConn is rare. A lot of people here at UConn are doing research on rare diseases. With our rare disease research, we can hopefully make a difference – that’s our dream,” says UConn Health researcher Stephen J. Crocker, Ph.D.