Research & Discovery
UConn Health Researcher Establishing Research Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Students in STEM
Kimberly Dodge-Kafka is establishing a research program to mentor students from underrepresented communities. This work will help promote diversity in the biomedical sciences.
Killing Off Old Cells Might Mean Relief from Persistent Jaw Pain
'Senescent cells' resist the body's normal process of removing damaged cells
UConn Researcher’s Work with Flies Could Be a Birth Control Boon
If a drug stops ovulation in both flies and mice, it’s likely to work in humans, too
Guidance to Treat Underdiagnosed Spine Problem Conceived at UConn Health
UConn surgeons and medical students establish a grading scale, named for Dr. Hilary Onyiuke, to help physicians manage Bertolotti syndrome, a frequently underrecognized debilitating spine condition.
NSF Funds NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center
A UConn researcher will investigate how supermassive black holes, a billion times the mass of our sun, merge
Neag Foundation Gift Supports Transformative Research at UConn School of Medicine
UConn School of Medicine received a gift of $7 million from the Neag Foundation to fund high-risk/high-reward research
Neag Researcher Studying College and Career Readiness for Students with Disabilities
Allison Lombardi has received two grants to support college and career readiness for students with disabilities who are often left behind their peers in this area.
Odd Smell: Flies Sniff Ammonia in a Way New to Science
Understanding how insects sense odors could help out humans and crops
Zinn Receives American Society of Animal Science Morrison Award
This award recognizes Zinn’s significant lifetime contributions to livestock production research
UConn Scholars Earn Gilman and CLS Scholarships
The scholarships demonstrate the inclusive opportunities available for every UConn student to develop intercultural competencies