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UConn Medical Students Shining with Pride in New White Coats
Largest class of 114 new medical students arrives to UConn School of Medicine.
Elite Neurosurgery Residency Thriving at UConn
Meet one of the future neurosurgeons training at UConn, Dr. Taylor Burch. As a Black woman, she’s a rarity in the neurosurgery field
Blocking Cancer Cells from Spreading
Published findings in Science Translational Medicine identify a future biomarker that may help match a melanoma patient with the right therapy for them.
Mission to Personalize Heart Failure Care
Dr. Travis Hinson is reimagining heart failure care by developing tailored therapies based on a patient's unique genetic makeup.
The Truth About Tick-Borne Illnesses
UConn Health's Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus tells what to watch for with ticks, and when
Could Simply Taking a Supplement Prevent Many Older Women’s Urgent Need to Urinate?
New clinical trial at UConn Center on Aging testing the benefits of an over-the-counter antioxidant on bothersome bladder symptoms.
The Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award Given to Dr. Paula A. Johnson
The 2025 Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award was bestowed upon Dr. Paula A. Johnson at the opening ceremonies of the National Medical Association annual meeting. The award, named in honor of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut, was given by Dr. Laurencin. It is considered one of the highest honors of the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association Health Institute and the National Medical Association.
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Receive the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, has been named the winner of the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science from the European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) for his exceptional contributions to the field.
‘Turning Back Time’: UConn Researchers Developing Treatment to Reverse Brain Damage from Stroke
UConn neuroscientist and chemist receive NIH R01 grant to support their collaboration
UConn Receives State GreenerGov Awards for On-Campus Sustainability Efforts
The projects being honored further the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030