Research & Discovery
Testosterone Improves Fat Distribution for Older Women
A novel UConn study looked at the impact of using a topical testosterone gel as part of treatment for older women who have suffered a hip fracture in conjunction with exercise
Social Work Researcher Uses Photography to Explore Lived Experiences of Immigrants in Armenia
Through Photo Elicitation Interviewing, School of Social Work Professor Rebecca Thomas can reveal emotional insights that cannot be articulated through words alone
UConn the Top Dog in Big East Research Contest
Undergraduates racked up awards at Research Symposium held at Madison Square Garden during the Big East Tournament
Researcher Receives Dean’s Incentive Award to Study Youth Experiences with Food Insecurity
With support of a Dean’s Incentive Award, UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Alexandria Forte aims to ensure that policies, programs, and social work interventions reflect the lived realities of young people experiencing food insecurity
UConn Patent Sheds Much Needed New Light on Fatty Liver Disease Treatment
For a disease that impacts so many, there are surprisingly few treatments available, but that may soon change
Women’s Health Research Advancing at UConn
40 research abstracts presented at 3rd annual women’s health-focused research symposium of The Group on Women in Medicine and Science of the UConn School of Medicine.
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Recognizes UConn Fellow
Dr. Kristen Moriarty accepts young investigator award for her preeclampsia research
‘None of us can escape aging’: Doctoral Project Looks at Getting Older in Northeastern CT
Asmita Aasaavari immersed herself in ethnographic research and slowly built relationships for her dissertation, which this year received support from a fellowship through the UConn Humanities Institute
UConn Helps Sea Scallop Communities Adapt to Ocean Warming
UConn Marine Sciences Associate Professor Samantha Siedlecki co-leads a data-driven project to predict the growth of scallops across vast geographic regions and more than a century of time
Making CASE: Nine UConn Faculty Inducted into Prestigious Group
UConn scientists, engineers, doctors, and leaders account for 25% of new members to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering