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UConn Professor Fuses Engineering and Precision Medicine with 3-D Tumor Model

This technology will help bridge the gap between in-vitro and human subject testing for cancer drug development by applying engineering methods to medical research.  

A former cranberry bog on the Coonamessett River in Falmouth, Massachusetts with one side showing it as it looked immediately following restoration work, and the other side showing it one year later (Photo courtesy of Sarah Klionsky).

Digging into the Finer Details of Retired Cranberry Bog Restorations

As cranberry farming shifts from New England, efforts are underway to restore the famous 'bogs' as beneficial wetlands

A father and daughter embrace after dancing at her wedding.

Simply the Best Feeling: UConn Health Enables Dad to Dance at Daughter’s Wedding

'It makes you feel good that you're really able to help'

Drone photo of the Student Union Mall , Wilbur Cross, and sunset.

From Policy to Practical: UConn Students, Alumni Use Personal Strengths to Address Climate Change

Marshaling the University's resources to tackle the pressing issue of climate change through research, policy advocacy, and more

Gateway UConn sign surrounded by snow

President Maric Announces Task Force for Combating Sexual Violence & Supporting Our Students

The task force will thoroughly examine the impact of sexual violence upon our community

photo of jason bennett in cabridge, ma

UConn Magazine: In The Vaccine Trenches

Not long after graduating with a degree in molecular and cell biology, Jason Bennett ’16 (CLAS) took a job with the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

Dr. Imitola speaking to patient in exam room

Complacency, ‘COVID Fatigue’ Expose Disparities

'As a leading medical school and hospital, we need to remain engaged with our communities, especially the poor and disenfranchised, to provide education about risk-mitigation strategies'

Scarlet tanager

CT Bird Atlas Tracks State Birds with Eye Toward Conservation

A UConn team leads a massive community research effort to catalogue birds across the state

UConn Health Cardiologist: ‘Everyone’ Needs to Know Their Cholesterol

Lipid panels, calcium scores, and more tools to stay on top of your health

A Werth Institute event is aimed at helping students be fearless, persistent, and resilient in their endeavors toward landing their dream job or internship.

Students Invited to ‘Be Fearless’ at Werth Institute Summit

Motivating and preparing students to pursue their passions in life