Research & Discovery
Bunkers That Save Sight? UConn Researchers Take a Close Look
The ability of retinal cells to 'wall off' damage could be key to preserving eyesight
A Forgotten Continent that Sheds Light on the Evolution of Mammals
'Balkanatolia' was separate from Europe, Asia, and Africa 50 million years ago
UConn Researchers Explore Role of the Black Female Principal in Schools
The challenges of the past two years have increased the demands of the job in ways both public and personal
Rare Disease Patients, Families and Researchers Join Together
In honor of Rare Disease Day, Feb. 28, 2022, Connecticut Children’s, The Jackson Laboratory and UConn Health co-hosted a virtual event entitled Voices of Patients, Researchers and Resources – a Rare Disease Day Forum. Watch the replay to learn more about how the researchers across these three collaborating institutions are truly transforming the lives of patients.
UConn’s CT Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is Testing Non-Commercial Backyard Flocks (Non-Poultry) After Avian Influenza Detected in State
Surveillance and testing are ongoing to quickly identify and contain any future cases that could affect over five million poultry in the state
Monitoring Arctic Permafrost with Satellites, Supercomputers, and Deep Learning
Arctic researchers and remote sensing experts use AI and HPC to characterize large, unexplored parts of the Earth
Proposed Center for Food Innovation Seeks Community Input
UConn is exploring the creation of a Center for Agriculture and Food Innovation to help businesses in this diverse sector
UConn’s Participation in Israel Mission Produces Fruitful Discussions, Partnership Extension
'It was truly a win-win: a lot of learning, a lot of building relationships, a lot of thinking about what’s next'
To Better Protect Older Adults from the Flu, UConn, JAX, and Mount Sinai Team Up
The NIH is funding a longitudinal clinical trial study of next generation flu vaccines in older adults to test vaccine responsiveness. The study is a collaboration of UConn School of Medicine, The Jackson Laboratory, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
CAHNR Alum Tsa Shelton, a “One Health” Success Story
In her role at the USDA, Shelton ensures quality, wholesome meat reaches consumers around the world