Research

A patient is being slowly moved into an MRI machine.

UConn Chemists Developing Safer, All-Natural Contrast Dye for Medical Imaging

'404 Inc. plans to replace these unsafe chemicals with safe contrast agents derived from a natural resource'

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Researchers Revolutionize RNA Detection

CARRD detects RNA at room temperature, making test simple, fast, and cost-effective

Elementary school students in a classroom

Five Years Later, Are Students Bouncing Back from the Pandemic?

UConn–Education Department partnership investigates and supports K-12 student recovery

A man in glasses and a red shirt poses for a photo near Wilbur Cross

What Happens When Local Hospitals Stop Delivering Babies? UConn Anthropology Student is Hoping to Find Out

'The goal of this project is, within the medical anthropology context, to really look at people’s lived experiences'

A green John Deere tractor sits in a grassy field under a dramatic sunset sky.

UConn Engineers Advance Remanufacturing Through Smart Design

A team of UConn College of Engineering researchers are helping manufacturers rethink product design to extend the life of critical components and reduce environmental impacts.

Three people standing next to a large display devoted to the Pandemic Journaling Project.

Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact

'Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting'

A group of excited students pose as the sun sets on the Serengeti in the background.

Snapshot: A Unique Collaboration Helps Boost Conservation with GIS Training

A close-knit group of friends -- who also happen to be GIS experts -- share their knowledge to enhance conservation efforts in Africa

Students at the Connecticut Dining Hall on Sept. 10, 2025

Nutritional Quality of College Dining Options Vary by Location, Time of Day

A new UConn study shows how food options impact college students' nutrition

A container ship sailing outward toward an open sea.

UConn Hosts New Fellowship Focused on Hydrogen in Shipping

'REACH2 is our new UConn-led initiative that enables global collaboration in the field of hydrogen'

A mother and daughter in a doctor's office with the doctor looking into the child's mouth

Survey Asked Parents Whether They Consult with Doctor or Social Media Before Visiting ER

'The hypothesis of the study was that younger parents would be more likely to use online health information and certain types of online health information as well'