Graduates
2021 HRI Graduate Research Funding
The Human Rights Institute is excited to announce the recipients of the Graduate Students Research Grants. These scholars are researching contemporary human rights issues and we are proud to support their work.
Shamayeta Bhattacharya Awarded 2021 HRI Dissertation Writing Fellowship
The 2021 HRI Dissertation Writing Fellowship has been awarded to Shamayeta Bhattacharya for her project "SHAKTHI: Substantive Health and Human-rights Access among Kothi, Transgender, and Hijra Individuals".
UConn Researchers Develop Cheap, Accurate Device to Diagnose COVID-19
How red blood cells and laser light offer the opportunity to make a rapid diagnosis
Repairing Nerves Requires Prods of Protein
It turns out the 'bad guys' of the brain aren't so bad after all
Phubbing: Does Having a Phone Out Make Someone Feel Snubbed?
What does our constant use of cell phones mean for interpersonal relationships?
The Fourth Wave of Firefighting Innovation
An idea that came to Andy Slater while riding his motorcycle has led to the development of a technology that could become a life-saving tool for firefighters.
Meet the Researcher: Patricia Hare, School of Dental Medicine
Patricia Hare, a student in the DMD/Ph.D. program at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, wants her work to have a positive impact on people's lives.
Sudden Death in Epilepsy and Breathing Troubles Linked to Bad Gene
UConn neuroscientists have found a gene mutation that causes abnormal breathing in mice with a severe form of epilepsy, mimicking the human sudden death in epilepsy syndrome.
New 3D-Printed Technology Lowers Cost of Common Medical Test
'Anything that can be run by normal ELISA can be run by this, with the advantage of being less expensive, much faster, and accessible,' says UConn's Mohamed Sharafeldin.
Crystallizing Knowledge with a Learning Machine
UConn researchers working with Pfizer used machine learning to figure out the best way to coax a drug into solid form for the development of pharmaceuticals.