Research & Discovery
Unveiling the Hidden Heart of the Milky Way
'Our group will be unraveling this rich dataset for years'
February 25, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
International Postdocs at UConn Pioneer New Frontiers in Drug and Vaccine Delivery
Together they are developing technologies that make treatments safer, more precise, and more accessible worldwide
February 25, 2026 | Lily Guberman, Office of Global Affairs
mRNA’s Matryoshka Move
Researchers copy viral strategies to get mRNA medicines into cells in one piece
February 23, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Major Restoration and Improvements Planned for Bluff Point
The UConn-led NERR will apply the funds to significant improvements at the popular park, supporting habitat and restoration
February 23, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Polyploidy-Induced Senescence May Drive Aging, Tissue Repair, and Cancer Risk
“Our work highlights the need to study polyploidy and senescence in concert to understand their roles in aging, cancer, and therapeutic resistance.”
February 20, 2026 | Ryan Braithwaite of Impact Journals LLC
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives Blaise Pascal Medal of European Academy of Sciences
The Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science from the EurASc was awarded to Laurencin in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field.
February 20, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
UConn Humanities Panel Explores the Future of AI and Work
Experts offered their responses to the question ‘Will AI Replace Us?’
February 19, 2026 | Mac Murray
A Pill Explores New Frontier in Early Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
UConn School of Medicine offering innovative clinical trial testing novel pill’s impact for reducing inflammation to treat Parkinson’s disease
February 18, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
UConn Study of Warrant Reviews Exposes Need for Reform
The study by UConn Law Professor Miguel de Figueiredo – the largest quantitative analysis of warrants to date – is the focus of a panel discussion at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at UConn School of Law
February 18, 2026 | Loretta Waldman
Connecticut Transportation Institute Grant Funding Drives Traffic Safety Improvement
'If we could even save one life, it’s well worth all the time, effort and money that we put into making our roadways safer'
February 18, 2026 | Nora Broderick - University Communications