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Seeing the Big Picture

A cutting-edge imaging tool, unique to UConn Health Center in the region, helps detect breast cancer in 3-D.

Anson Ma, assistant professor of chemical engineering in the lab on Nov. 29, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Engineer has NSF EAGER Award to Study Nanoparticle Flow in Bloodstream

Anson Ma's research will help determine whether nanoparticles can improve the delivery of cancer-fighting drugs to tumors.

Health Center Clothing and Food Drive

Health Center Employees Make Generous Donation

More than 300 boxes were filled with food and clothing and donated to families impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

A research lab. (Stock image)

UConn Creates Innovative Institute for Systems Genomics

The Institute will establish a world-class research and training program in genomics and personalized medicine.

Health Center Holiday Tradition Continues

See photos from the UConn Health Center Auxiliary’s 2012 Holiday Fair.

UConn Health Center December Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in December and early January.

One of First Health Center Nurses Continues to Give

Irene Engel has capped decades of support for UConn with a planned gift.

Jim Calhoun smiles at a press conference held at Gampel Pavilion to announce his retirement and the appointment of Kevin Ollie as head men's basketball coach on Sept. 13, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Fans Honor Coach Calhoun Through Major Group Gift

Fans of Jim Calhoun are making a donation in his honor to the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at the UConn Health Center.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – Late November 2012

Health Center experts are interviewed about heavy Hartford preschoolers; understanding the human genome; when new moms should go back to work; when you’re too sick to exercise; and more.

UConn Report Finds One-third of Hartford’s Preschoolers Overweight or Obese

The study found the rates are much higher than national figures for preschoolers of the same age.