Research & Discovery
Meet the Researcher: Manije Darooghegi Mofrad, CAHNR
Darooghegi Mofrad, a prolific nutritional epidemiologist from Iran, explores dietary strategies to help people to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases
December 1, 2022 | Mac Murray
Uncovering Brain Cancer’s Molecular Signature
UConn Health, The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine among few in the world able to analyze tumors with elite precision
November 30, 2022 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Launched by the AIChE
A new award has been established in honor of UConn's Dr. Cato T. Laurencin. The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award will recognize an individual's leadership in convergence research in regenerative engineering — a field pioneered by Laurencin
November 30, 2022 | Jini Davis, Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering
Researchers Develop Strategy to Thermally Stabilize Microneedle Vaccine Technology
Researchers use sugar molecules to help eliminate the need for cold-chain storage, a common logistical hurdle for vaccine distribution
November 30, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
New Trial Targets Reducing Risk Behaviors, Increasing PrEP Adherence for People who Use Drugs
This study will work with people who use drugs and have cognitive impairment, helping them reduce risky sex- and drug- related behaviors and increase adherence to PrEP
November 30, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Raising Awareness of Malnutrition in One Connecticut Community and Beyond
Naniel Scott '23 (CAHNR) is using her knowledge of nutritional sciences to help the community improve the quality of their health
November 29, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
O Which Tannenbaum? A UConn Guide to Picking the Best Tree for Your Holiday Traditions
Heading out to a local tree farm? UConn experts give you the inside scoop on picking the perfect pine (or spruce or fir) for your holiday
November 28, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Five UConn Professors Named to World’s Highly Cited Research List
The list uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their chosen field
November 28, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Offers Nation’s First Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Master’s Program
It’s not brain surgery—but it’s close
November 22, 2022 | Mac Murray
A Solution for Reclaiming Valuable Resources Flushed Down the Drain
UConn researchers are turning a sewage treatment plant problem into biofuel
November 22, 2022 | Elaina Hancock