Research & Discovery
UConn’s Professor Cato T. Laurencin Co-Leads Historic Report on the Future of Engineering and Biology
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin co-lead a project investigating how the convergence of engineering and biology can help solve some of the biggest challenges facing humankind.
Genetic Barriers, a Warming Ocean, and the Uncertain Future for an Important Forage Fish
'It's all temperature driven, and the implications for this, in light of climate change, are huge'
UConn Radiology Chair Dr. Leo Wolansky Wins Best Abstract Award at the Radiologic Society of North America Annual Meeting
Dr. Leo Wolansky is the 2022 Kuo York Chynn Foundation Award recipient for the best abstract in neuroradiology research at RSNA 2022, one of the largest medical meetings in the world.
Meet the Researcher: Manije Darooghegi Mofrad, CAHNR
Darooghegi Mofrad, a prolific nutritional epidemiologist from Iran, explores dietary strategies to help people to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases
Uncovering Brain Cancer’s Molecular Signature
UConn Health, The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine among few in the world able to analyze tumors with elite precision
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Launched by the AIChE
A new award has been established in honor of UConn's Dr. Cato T. Laurencin. The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award will recognize an individual's leadership in convergence research in regenerative engineering — a field pioneered by Laurencin
Researchers Develop Strategy to Thermally Stabilize Microneedle Vaccine Technology
Researchers use sugar molecules to help eliminate the need for cold-chain storage, a common logistical hurdle for vaccine distribution
New Trial Targets Reducing Risk Behaviors, Increasing PrEP Adherence for People who Use Drugs
This study will work with people who use drugs and have cognitive impairment, helping them reduce risky sex- and drug- related behaviors and increase adherence to PrEP
Raising Awareness of Malnutrition in One Connecticut Community and Beyond
Naniel Scott '23 (CAHNR) is using her knowledge of nutritional sciences to help the community improve the quality of their health
O Which Tannenbaum? A UConn Guide to Picking the Best Tree for Your Holiday Traditions
Heading out to a local tree farm? UConn experts give you the inside scoop on picking the perfect pine (or spruce or fir) for your holiday