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Demolition Begins of Health Center Lower Campus Buildings

During an event attended by Governor Malloy, the removal of the metal buildings for the new Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine got under way.

Marta Chlus '14 (ENG) was an intern at Symbody, a technology incubator program participant in Farmington. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

New Biotechnology Intern Program Offers Students Real-World Lab Experience

Students exposed to real-world research opportunities get valuable experience from several perspectives.

New Era Begins at the Health Center with Demolition of Buildings

The metal buildings on the lower research campus laid the foundation for the beginnings of the Health Center.

Energy Drink Dangers

Even though they promise greater alertness and performance, potential risks are involved.

Prestigious Orthopaedic Fellowship for Health Center Hand Surgeon

Dr. Jennifer Wolf is one of seven in North America named to “one of the highest honors in orthopaedic surgery.”

Health Center Employees Enjoy First Fall Festival

The Pumpkin Paloozza attracted 11 impressive entries and participants voted on their favorites.

Lou and Judi Friedman (UConn Foundation Photo)

Longtime Donor Also a Grateful Health Center Patient

“I didn’t know when I started donating 24 years ago that UConn would save my life—more than once,” says Lou Friedman.

Improved Lifestyle for TV Talk Show Host After Robotic Surgery

Linnet Carty credits the UConn Health Center for the successful procedure that had her back in front of the camera much faster than traditional surgery.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – October 2012

Grant for genomic research; iron levels and breast cancer; screening with a smile; artificial light risks; and joint replacement.

Dr Erick Avelar (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

CT Breast Health Initiative Re-ups with UConn Health Center to Study Chemo-related Heart Problems

The statewide nonprofit has awarded a second grant for a collaborative study of heart disease risk in breast cancer survivors.