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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Blaise Pascal Medal

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives Blaise Pascal Medal of European Academy of Sciences

The Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science from the EurASc was awarded to Laurencin in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field.

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UConn Health’s Ophthalmology Chief Joins Statewide Society Leadership

Dr. Edmund Farris begins 2-year term on Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians executive board

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A Pill Explores New Frontier in Early Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

UConn School of Medicine offering innovative clinical trial testing novel pill’s impact for reducing inflammation to treat Parkinson’s disease

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‘Healthy Rounds’: Our Great Strides in Cardiology Care

UConn Health cardiologist Dr. Peter Schulman joins Dr. Alessi to discuss the evolution of cardiovascular disease care and prevention

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UConn’s Play4Kay Partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Grows from Game Day to Lasting Impact

Nearly two decades after first coming together on the court, UConn and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund are translating advocacy into lasting impact for women facing cancer

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UConn Participating in Novel Clinical Trial for Curbing the Most Common Type of Kidney Inflammation

Clinical Research Center of UConn School of Medicine teaming with Connecticut’s Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for innovative clinical trial targeting the root cause of IgA Nephropathy (IgAN).

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Stopping Heart Disease Before It Starts

February is American Heart Month and the Preventive Cardiology services at UConn Health is providing ways for patients to focus on identifying cardiovascular risk early, often years or even decades before symptoms appear.

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1 of 4 in the US for Advanced Brain, Spine Tumor Diagnostics

UConn Health, JAX partner to offer methylome profiling, enabling precision treatment

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UConn Med Students Match Early to Prestigious Residency Training Programs

It is an early Match for two students entering the fields of ophthalmology and urology.

Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars Program student conducting free health screening for the community at the Edgewood Back to School Dunkin Stadium event in August 2025 (Photo by CT AHEC).

Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Spark Transformation in Individuals and Communities

Students bring their passion and talents to more than 4,000 community members statewide annually.