UConn Health
Bioengineered ACL Developed by UConn Physician-Scientist Wins U.S. Patent
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin says the technology may be a new solution for torn anterior cruciate ligaments.
August 21, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco
Congresswoman Esty Visits Health Center, Voices Strong Support for Research
Tour included incubator space for emerging businesses, as well as Bioscience Connecticut construction projects.
August 21, 2013 | Maureen McGuire
Urban Service Track Scholars Participate in Hartford Health Fair
The students provided free dental screenings to more than 120 people, as well as nutrition and oral hygiene education.
August 21, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
Class of 2017 Receives White Coats
The UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine welcome a well-rounded and diverse group of first-year students.
August 19, 2013 | Allison England
Back-to-School Tips
Pediatrician Ashley Casserino offers advice on packing healthy lunches, proper sleep habits, the best backpacks and more.
August 19, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
UConn Study Finds Beer Industry’s Self-Regulation Ineffective at Preventing Advertising Code Violations
The ads violated codes by targeting teens and making associations with social success and sexual attractiveness.
August 16, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco
Genomics Institute Awards $1 Million in Research Grants
The funding supports Affinity Research Collaboratives with UConn, JAX, and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
August 14, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
Pharmacy Professor Working to Prevent Cancer Drug Shortages
UConn's Lisa Holle is working at the national level to raise awareness and help prevent future shortages.
August 12, 2013 | Colin Poitras
Nurse Manager Honored for Employer Support of Military
Debra Abromaitis was presented with the Patriot Award, nominated by UConn Health Center nurse John Quinn after his second deployment in two years.
August 9, 2013 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Golf Tourney Boosts Cancer Research at Health Center
The tournament raised nearly $130,000 to support the Neag Cancer Center's DNA sequencing program.
August 9, 2013 | Jennifer Huber