Research & Discovery

Seaweed collected by reaching down to the bottom and pulling up the rake. The branching red seaweed and the amount collected in just one pass indicate that a large amount of nutrients are fertilizing the growth of seaweed in this bay. (Jamie Vaudrey/UConn Photo)

Researcher Unveils Tool for Cleaner Long Island Sound

A UConn ecologist has identified specific sources of nitrogen pollution along Long Island Sound, and shows municipalities what they can do to alleviate it.

A UConn researcher is working in three African countries, exploring ways to use video and photography to empower young people to tell the stories that matter to them. (Courtesy of Lisa Butler)

Empowering People Through Film

UConn's Lisa Butler is working in three African countries, exploring ways to use video and photography to empower young people to tell the stories that matter to them.

An overweight woman in an office. (Rudd Center Photo)

How to Reduce Weight Stigma? Ask Those Who Know Best

In a new UConn study, women with obesity identify potential remedies, placing priority on the workplace, schools, and healthcare settings.

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Story Series Keeps Finger on Pulse of Heart Health

During Heart Health Month, read about the many ways UConn is making a difference in the lives of people with heart disease and those at risk.

Dr. Ching Lau speaks at a press event to announce the 'Smash Childhood Cancer' global crowdsourcing research initiative. From left, Juan Hindo of IBM, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, and Dr. Jim Shmerling, CEO of the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. (Lauren Woods/UConn Health Photo)

UConn Health Physician is US Lead on ‘Smash Childhood Cancer’

Pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Ching Lau is spearheading IBM's global crowdsourcing research effort to find new treatments for childhood cancer in the U.S.

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High-tech, industrial robotic welding machines in operation. (Getty Images)

UConn Named to Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute

The new national initiative aims to increase small manufacturers’ use of robots by 500 percent. UConn researchers will focus on the aerospace and shipbuilding industries.

The 2018 winner of the Women of Innovation Award for research and leadership excellence is Dr. Christine Finck of UConn School of Medicine and Connecticut Children's Medical Center (Connecticut Children's Photo).

Life Experiences Shape Surgeon’s Desire to Care for Children

UConn Health pediatric surgeon Dr. Christine Finck is using tissue engineering to develop new methods to treat a condition that affects one in 4,500 babies.

An elderly woman sitting in front of her laptop looking stressed. (PeopleImages via Getty Images)

Elders’ Stress Response May Worsen Depression’s Impact

UConn Health researchers say that depressed elders who are also easily stressed are prone to worse cognitive outcomes, and could benefit from alternative treatments for their depression.

Kepeng Wang, assistant professor of immunology, right, with Kasandra Rodriguez, a research associate at CaroGen Corp.'s technology incubation lab in Farmington on Dec. 12, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Health Researchers Work with Startup on Colon Cancer Vaccine

CaroGen’s proprietary technology platform will be applied to a specific target studied by two immunologists at UConn Health.