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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and His Excellency Julian DuBois

His Excellency Julian Du Bois of St. Lucia Visits The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering at UConn

Recently, His Excellency (H.E.) Julian Du Bois. Ambassador for Saint Lucia Diaspora Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs, visited The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering at UConn.

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‘Healthy Rounds’ Podcast Debuts With Dr. Andy

Dr. Anthony Alessi’s longtime radio show now a UConn Health podcast, premiering with Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO

Sir Cato T. Laurencin, Pariser Lecturer

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Awarded Pariser Global Lectureship for Innovation in Physical Sciences

UConn's Laurencin was the 2025 Pariser Global Lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Kevin Shannon. Wilson-Gray YMCA

Tower Garden Initiative of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute is Thriving

Initiative Supports Wellness and Inspires Personal Transformation at Wilson Gray YMCA.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Implements Postpartum Bracelet Initiative

Postpartum patients will receive orange bracelets to be worn as a reminder to watch for pregnancy-related health problems.

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UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025

The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation

Musician and stroke patient Peter Skaar during a therapy session with Rhonda Hickey, UConn Health occupational therapist. (Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Innovative Stroke Therapy

He had played his cello at Carnegie Hall but a stroke left Peter Skaar paralyzed and barely able to hold his bow. Now thanks to an innovative procedure at UConn Health, Peter is able to play again and is on the path to realizing his goal of performing at a concert level.

A man playing an electric violin in a purple plaid shirt

Finding Rhythm Again

Musician regains mobility after innovative stroke therapy

Next to a photo of Abby Harris, a plaque that says "Donated in loving memory of Abigail 'Abby' Harris who committed to 'Living a Beautiful Life' and encouraged all of us to do the same. Artist: Lucy Hardee

A Colorful Tribute to a Beloved Patient

Display of 1,000 cranes a new addition to UConn Health’s Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center

photo of building and sign that says Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center

UConn Health Cancer Center Named State Partner in Comprehensive Cancer Control Program 

UConn Health’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnering with Connecticut Department of Public Health in the Connecticut Cancer Partnership.