Research
UConn Health Faculty and Students at the Inaugural Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Research Day
The University of Connecticut celebrated its first cross-campus TRHT Research Day.
Climate Change to Push Species Over Abrupt Tipping Points
Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures
Anesthesia Can Cause Disturbing Sexual Hallucinations, Leading to Lasting Psychological Trauma
Having witnesses or recording devices during procedures requiring anesthesia could help prevent opportunities for sexual assault
The Making of a UConn Startup
How “Encapsulate” co-founders went from the classroom to curing cancer in less than four years
White-tailed Deer Bones Give a Glimpse into Connecticut’s Past and May Help Inform a More Sustainable Future
'This contributes to broader discussions about how humans interact with their environment, and that there are ways that we can manage environments sustainably and interact with resources sustainably'
Spotlight on Services: Clinical Research Center
The Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. Clinical Research Center at UConn Health provides dedicated space, expertise, and resources to promote research engagement
UConn Geography Researcher Receives Funds to Study Cancer Disparities Among U.S. African Americans
The study will build upon previous studies conducted by Ghosh and her collaborators that have explored the ways social inequality contribute to unequal cancer control outcomes
Healing Big Broken Bones With a Small Molecule
UConn Health scientists describe a new method that can promote regrowth of long bones more affordably and with fewer side effects than other techniques
Removing Human Error from Breast Cancer Detection
The Feature Fusion Siamese Network system uses artificial intelligence to compare two sets of films taken at two different time points for diagnosis, eliminating the need for manual comparison, saving time, and reducing the potential for mistakes
UConn Researcher Develops Environmentally, Economically Friendly Turf Grass Varieties
These genetically improved grasses have reduced mowing, fertilizer, and irrigation needs, reducing lawn grasses' impact on the environment and producing financial savings