Research

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More Than Disease: Art Major with Goal of Becoming MD Humanizes Patients on Canvas

‘People make this crazy distinction between art and science, but they’re really just two sides of the same coin to me’

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Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools

The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy

Cindy Tian of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources works in her lab in the Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory

New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications

Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages

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Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US

UConn research gives insights into regional weather differences that complicate grid resilience

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A Research-Based Roadmap to Meaningful Work

UConn School of Business helps students build clarity and confidence in career-seeking

Three elementary school students working with their teacher to assemble circuits

What’s Going on With Gifted Education?

UConn researchers help steer the field in new publication

Ketogenic low carbs diet concept. Healthy eating and dieting with salmon fish, avocado, eggs and nuts.

Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies

There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides

Mary Anne Amalaradjou with a student in her lab

Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR

'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in their own time, and carry that success with them into the future'

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Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut

Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters

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15 Years of Advancing Heat Safety with the Korey Stringer Institute

The Korey Stringer Institute, a world leader in exertional heat research celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025