UConn Health
PPE Patent Pending: Next Generation Custom-fitting Masks
UConn and UConn Health collaboration uses facial recognition technology to 3D-print individually sized add-ons that ensure proper fit and optimal protection.
April 16, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Abnormal Stem Cells Underlie COPD’s Persistence
COPD persists in people even after they quit smoking, and a team of researchers has learned why.
April 15, 2020 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
UConn Health to Use Blood From Recovered Patients to Fight COVID-19
UConn Health is using blood plasma from employees who have recovered from COVID-19 to help those still suffering from the disease.
April 14, 2020 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
National Guard Sets up Additional COVID-19 Surge Capacity at UConn Health
Members of the Connecticut National Guard helped UConn Health prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients.
April 13, 2020 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Flying Is Another Passion For UConn Health Student
Laura Doherty is currently in the middle of an incredibly rigorous program at UConn Health - and wait until you hear what she does to “relax.”
April 9, 2020 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
When Added Burdens Can Lead to Burnout
Three UConn Health experts weigh in on the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the health care system, and how it can impact the providers on the front lines.
April 9, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
UConn Health Testing Site Setup Was An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort
The efficiency of the testing site is the result of hours of planning and preparation by the entire staff at UConn Health.
April 6, 2020 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Q&A: Pregnancy in a Pandemic
UConn Health's Dr. Christopher Morosky answers questions about pregnancy and COVID-19.
April 6, 2020 | Jaclyn Severance
Care for the Caregiver in the Age of Coronavirus
UConn Health's Dr. Karina Berg discusses how to care for someone at home with coronavirus - and how caregivers should maintain their own health.
April 2, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Farmington and Storrs Team to Make Needed PPE for UConn Health
The collaborative efforts of medical doctors from UConn Health with engineers, scientists, and researchers from Storrs will soon produce an increased supply of personal protection equipment,
April 1, 2020 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications