Neurology
UConn Health Recognized Nationally for Huntington’s Disease Care in Connecticut
Connecticut’s only Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center of Excellence is at UConn Health. The program provides multidisciplinary care, education, and research for individuals and families affected by Huntington's disease.
‘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
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.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke and Heart Attack Care
UConn John Dempsey Hospital has once again been nationally recognized for delivering high-quality, lifesaving care—earning three major 2025 awards from the American Heart Association.
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.
From Caregiver to Patient: UConn Physical Therapist Shares Personal Stroke Journey to Raise Awareness
As a dedicated physical therapist at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Scott Flanagan has helped countless patients recover from stroke. He never imagined he would one day become one of them, gaining a new perspective from the other side of care.
“Keep Moving” David’s Story of Living Well with Parkinson’s
Every April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month shines a light on the more than 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease.
Peter Canning Recognized for EMS Role in Stroke Care
UConn Health’s 6th annual Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award
UConn Researcher Discovers Missing Regulator in Parkinson’s Disease
Yulan Xiong and her team have discovered a much-searched-for regulator that plays a key role in genetic causes of Parkinson's Disease
UConn Keeping Air in Connecticut Classrooms Safe
$11.5 million in state support awarded to University of Connecticut to deploy effective and inexpensive build-it-yourself air filter technology to every public school classroom across the state.