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UConn Health Minute: AI Enhancing Orthodontics
Orthodontic care is becoming more convenient with the help of artificial intelligence. In this UConn Health Minute, orthodontist Dr. Niloufar Azami describes how simple smartphone scans allows doctors to monitor progress, catch issues early and reduce unnecessary office visits – providing a more patient-centered experience.
April 23, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Medical School ‘A’ Marks UConn Health Sustainability Progress
Significant energy savings highlight gains since last Earth Day, while the UConn School of Medicine makes the grade on the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card
April 22, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
National Infertility Week- Maternal Fetal Medicine
UConn Health OB/GYN Dr. Elizabeth Morgan highlights the role of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and how this specialized care supports patients both before and during pregnancy.
April 22, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
National Infertility Week- PCOS and Weight Management
UConn Health OB/GYN Dr. Jason Schneider discusses a common condition, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), as well as the role weight management can play in infertility.
April 21, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Commencement Student Speaker Spotlight: Maxwell Marks
After graduating with his DMD, Max will be pursuing a pediatric dentistry residency at The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital
April 21, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
‘Healthy Rounds’: The Silent Success of Public Health
Douglas Brugge, chair of the UConn School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
April 21, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
National Infertility Awareness Week
Dr. Christopher Morosky discusses infertility on WFSB for National Infertility Week.
April 20, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
UConn Post-Doctoral Researchers Win Prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Flori and Dr. Pengyu Zong of UConn School of Medicine.
April 16, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Governor Lamont Proclaims April 15 as Petra Clark-Dufner Day in Recognition of Statewide Leadership
The proclamation honors her more than three decades of service in strengthening Connecticut’s health professions pipeline and expanding access to health care services in under resourced communities.
April 14, 2026 | Barbara J. O'Neill, CT AHEC
The Othmer Gold Medal for 2026 Awarded to Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., KCSL, has been named the winner of the 2026 Othmer Gold Medal by the Science History Institute.
April 14, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino