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Challa Kumar, professor of chemistry, center, with graduate students Caterina Riccardi, left, and Inoka Deshapriya on Oct. 28, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Chemist Discovers New Way to Stabilize Proteins

Challa Kumar’s research could aid in the development of stable vaccines and inexpensive artificial blood.

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Health Center Auxiliary Names Patient/Family Education Center

The Education Center will be one of the most important features in the UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion opening in early 2015.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – November 2013

Health Center experts are interviewed about a number of important topics including lung cancer screening, the flu, childhood obesity, and the benefits of probiotics.

Garage 1 Brings Parking Relief to UConn Health Center

Employees and patients will have more than 1,400 spaces available on lower campus.

Gail Sheehan, Patient Navigator, UConn Health Center

Health Center Ambassador Provides Service with a Smile

Gail Sheehan is the friendly face that greets patients, visitors, and staff as they first enter the main building.

Researchers Gather for Stem Cell Retreat

Scientists from UConn, Yale, Wesleyan, and the private sector present their latest research findings.

UConn Health Center Premieres Clinical Support Services Week

The UConn Health Center is dedicating this week to employees in support departments whose contributions to clinical care may not be as noticeable as those of doctors and nurses.

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Making Pharmacists Part of the Primary Care Team

In a Health Affairs analysis, a UConn professor makes the case for increasing the role of pharmacists in providing front-line care.

Health Center’s Call Center Now in One Location

The telecom operators for UConnLink and Primary Connect are now united and answering patient calls in newly renovated space.

Health Center Earns High Marks from The Joint Commission

The leading accreditor of health care organizations ranked the Health Center as a ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures.’