Brain & Spine Institute
UConn Health Minute: Innovative Stroke Therapy
He had played his cello at Carnegie Hall but a stroke left Peter Skaar paralyzed and barely able to hold his bow. Now thanks to an innovative procedure at UConn Health, Peter is able to play again and is on the path to realizing his goal of performing at a concert level.
UConn Health’s Comprehensive Spine Center Achieves Prestigious Blue Distinction® Center+ Status
Recognizing the superior outcomes and collaborative care delivered by its Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine teams.
Grateful Patient Finds Strength and Support Through UConn Health’s ALS Program
Comprehensive, Compassionate Care for Patients and Families Facing ALS
Dr. Jaime Imitola of UConn Honored by the International Society of Stem Cell Research
ISSCR appoints Dr. Jaime Imitola chair of its Education Committee and honors him with its 2025 Public Service Award.
Rebuilding Spines, Restoring Lives: How UConn Health’s Dr. Singh Helps Patients Stand Tall Again
Rebuilding a spine is more than surgery, it’s restoring a life. At the Comprehensive Spine Center at UConn Health’s Brain and Spine Institute, Dr. Hardeep Singh specializes in complex spinal reconstructions that give patients like Tina and Julie the chance to stand tall again, walk without pain, and return to the lives they thought they had lost.
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
Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care
Thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health, Drs. Christopher Conner and David Hersh became the first in Connecticut to perform deep brain stimulation on a child with drug-resistant epilepsy—paving the way for others like Bella to benefit.
From Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery to Oncology
Dr. Michael Weber brings expertise in oncologic spine surgery to UConn Health
UConn Health Neuromodulation Center of Excellence for Veterans
Connecticut Passes Law to Establish UConn Health Neuromodulation Center of Excellence to Provide Veterans with Access to Therapy for Stroke Recovery.
UConn Health Minute: Managing Migraines
Migraines are a neurological disorder that can cause debilitating pain affecting both family and work life. UConn Health’s Dr. Nicole Gill talks about when to see a doctor and what treatment options are available.