Research & Discovery
Yellow Evolution: Unique Genes Led to New Species of Monkeyflower
Research sheds light on a crucial area of evolution
Pharmacy Researchers Develop Treatment for Glioblastoma
The collaboration between UConn and Yale researchers targets an aggressive, often deadly form of brain cancer
New Study Explores Opioid Pain Medication Theft in Long-Term Care Homes
'Older adults living in long-term care settings have a right to be free from this largely invisible form of mistreatment. This is their home'
Mitochondria Linked to Major Depression in Older Adults
'One problem feeds into another, and make what began as a small issue into a much larger one'
Clearing Up Cloudy Data for Satellite Imagery
With a new algorithm for image compositing, as well as a framework for evaluating all other approaches, UConn researchers are improving accuracy of land change imagery
The Heart of the Matter: New Drug Reduces Inflammation During Coronary Catheterization
UConn Assistant Professor of Immunology Zhichao Fan and his collaborators were exploring a treatment for one condition when they happened on an entirely new use of the white-blood cell-inhibiting drug
UConn to Host Cannabis Research Conference
Bringing together experts in plant science, law, health, and pharmaceutical sciences, UConn’s Cannabis Symposium aims to connect research with industry in this growing field
UConn’s Technology Commercialization Services Celebrates a Year of Achievements
From shepherding innovation to licensing startups, 2022 set the stage for future success for UConn Research's technology commercialization enterprise.
Patients’ Lived Experience Shapes Research for Young Adult Opioid Use Recovery
The Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research (CHEARR) -- an NIH-funded project spearheaded by UConn Health’s Dr. Kristyn Zajac -- will unite patients, providers, and researchers to better support young people recovering from opioid use disorder
CAHNR Recognizes Mike O’Neill for Service and Sense of Humor as Head of UConn Extension
With boundless energy, a sense of humor, and an eclectic collection of bow ties, Mike O'Neill elevated UConn Extension and helped advance CAHNR's mission