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A Special Mission

UConn Health Neurosurgeon brings care to Peru and shares the experience with his father.

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Doctor on Call

For physicians practicing obstetrics and gynecology at an academic medical center, their job is about more than delivering babies

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New NIH Funding to Advance Lung Cancer Screening Technology

R33 grant to develop and optimize a programmable smartphone-based diagnostic platform to detect mutations in blood samples

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UConn Adopts FY27 Budget That Keeps Tuition Flat, Continues Expense Mitigation Strategies

The new budget balances UConn's commitment to academic excellence and student success with the financial challenges facing higher education at large

UConn entryway sign with purple flowers on the corner of North Eagleville Road on June 3, 2026.

Meet UConn’s Newest Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors

The Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor designation recognizes extraordinary achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service.

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Targeting Schwann Cells: A New Approach to Repairing Corneal Injury

New publication from UConn Health researchers demonstrates promising technique for healing damage from dry eye, surgery, and toxin exposure

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UConn Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Torrington Location

The newly renovated facility brings a range of healthcare services together under one roof, making care more convenient and accessible close to home.

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‘Healthy Rounds’: Retraining the Brain With Advanced Neurosurgery

UConn Health’s Dr. Christopher Conner explains on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

Spine surgeon Hardeep Singh sitting in his office reviewing digital images for an upcoming spinal surgery. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

UConn Health Minute: Smarter Spine Care

At UConn Health, spine surgery is getting a high-tech upgrade. Dr. Hardeep Singh explains how advanced imaging and an AI learning algorithm, surgeons can plan procedures in seconds – improving precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

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Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care

Program explored the intersection of menopause, oral health, and health equity during National Oral Health Month