Research & Discovery

A mink swimming.

Caught in the Act of Evolution

Researchers' findings could justify greater protections for an Everglades critter

Dr. Charles Lee is joining UConn's medical school from The Jackson Laboratory.

Dr. Charles Lee Joining UConn School of Medicine as Associate Dean

Joining from The Jackson Laboratory Dr. Lee will start his next career chapter at UConn.

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Genetic Mutations Responsible for Increased RSV Severity

An interdisciplinary team from UConn and UConn Health found 19 mutations in the 2022-2023 respiratory disease season that led to more severe cases of RSV in children

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KSI Opens Satellite Location at University of North Florida

The new Perry Weather Heat Lab is designed to advance the science of thermoregulation, performance, health, and safety through controlled environmental testing

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Heat Tolerance Tests Fail to Account for Sex Differences

A new UConn study shows that a standard heat tolerance test does not work equally well to measure tolerance in males and females

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin University of Alberta Surgial Research Day

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Distinguished Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Guest Speaker at University of Alberta Tom Williams Surgical Research Day

The Tom Williams Surgical Research Day is an annual academic symposium hosted by the University of Alberta Department of Surgery.

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Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss

This paper marks the very first time scientists have successfully linked tidal wetland loss to specific storm events

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Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Awards

Kathleen Lynch, Kylie Anglin, and Alexandra Freidus were recognized at the American Educational Research Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting

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A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease

No needles required

Governor Lamont Press Conference

A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research

Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health