Innovation

Genomics expert Christine Beck, Ph.D., is joining UConn Health and the Jackson Laboratory this summer (Photo: Lab of Christine Beck).

The Most Complete View of the Human Genome Yet Sets New Standard For Use In Precision Medicine

New collaborative research by UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory decodes the most elusive, difficult-to-sequence regions of the genome from populations around the world

Class of 2027 UConn dental student Marcus A. Costa talking to investors about his healthy chewing gum invention. (Photo by Lauren Woods)

UConn Health Innovators Pitch Inventions to Industry and Investors

Inaugural ‘Innovation Catalyst’ event empowers innovators at UConn Health to transform their exciting research ideas into ventures

Green-illuminated image showing a nautilus-shaped robotic device expelling fluid in swirling patterns, visualizing underwater jet propulsion.

Ancient Marine Life Inspires Modern Robotic Systems

In a recent study published in npj Robotics, Mihai Duduta unveiled RoboNautilus, a fully soft robotic system inspired by the jet propulsion mechanics of cephalopods.

California's Salton Sea lake, with dead trees and a blue sky.

Geothermal Brine May Hold a Key to Stored Energy Challenges

Making domestic lithium recovery economically and environmentally viable is a critical goal for meeting the nation’s increasing appetite for energy storage and sustainability

The floor of Gampel pavilion teaming with students, shot from the mezzanine above.

A Final Milestone and a Glimpse of the Future for Engineering Students

The College of Engineering’s Senior Design Day brings out the best in student creativity, collaboration and problem solving

Portrait of Christopher Sancomb in the Materials Library

Seeing Is Believing: UConn’s Materials Library Helps Student Researchers Weigh Options

The library houses a collection of raw, manufactured, and reclaimed materials from all over the world that go into the built environment around us

An aerial view of the Science 1 building on a sunny day in Storrs on Aug. 20, 2024.

IMS Polymer Program Alumni Feature: Mark Adams

Adams describes how grit, passion, and a strong support system can grow a career

Dr. Se-Jin Lee and Dr. Emily Germain-Lee in the lab at UConn School of Medicine.

Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs Being Researched at UConn

Nearly 30 years later Dr. Se-Jin Lee’s discovery of myostatin is not only leading to treatment for spinal muscular atrophy but also fueling the global obesity drug research race

Ornella Tempo '16 in the lab at the Institute for Material Science with Luyi Sun, associate professor of bimolecular engineering on April 25, 2016.

UConn Engineering Boasts 9 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellows

Fellows demonstrate 'a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life'

An illustration depicting people being assisted in climbing a bar graph by one person with a ladder, illustrating the concept of mentorship.

New NetWerx Initiative Brings Alumni Mentorship into the Classroom

Making those first steps onto a career path less intimidating and more rewarding