Health & Well-Being
Tapping Talent in Trying Times
A working group drawing together stakeholders from Storrs and Farmington is helping UConn respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Church Donates 1,900 Masks to UConn Health, More on the Way
The Chinese Baptist Church of Greater Hartford has donated 1,900 masks to UConn Health, with more on the way.
Parade Honors Employees of UConn Health
First responders circled around the main entrance of UConn Health with sirens and horns blaring to say “Thank You."
PPE Patent Pending: Next Generation Custom-fitting Masks
UConn and UConn Health collaboration uses facial recognition technology to 3D-print individually sized add-ons that ensure proper fit and optimal protection.
Abnormal Stem Cells Underlie COPD’s Persistence
COPD persists in people even after they quit smoking, and a team of researchers has learned why.
Pandemic Prompts Largest Class in UConn History
UConn is currently offering undergraduate students a one-credit online course that studies the COVID-19 pandemic and it has reached an enrollment of over 4,000 – easily the largest in school history.
UConn Health to Use Blood From Recovered Patients to Fight COVID-19
UConn Health is using blood plasma from employees who have recovered from COVID-19 to help those still suffering from the disease.
UConn Research Team Developing Emergency Ventilator Prototype
UConn researchers have developed a prototype of an emergency ventilator that could be manufactured to meet surges in demand stemming from the coronavirus crisis.
National Guard Sets up Additional COVID-19 Surge Capacity at UConn Health
Members of the Connecticut National Guard helped UConn Health prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients.
Flying Is Another Passion For UConn Health Student
Laura Doherty is currently in the middle of an incredibly rigorous program at UConn Health - and wait until you hear what she does to “relax.”