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Quilts Donated to NICU

Quilts Donated to NICU

The 26 quilts were made in remembrance of those killed in the Newtown school shooting tragedy.

8th Coast to Coast Team Leaves June 12

A UConn medical student and a UConn dental student will spend the summer as a cross-country cycling duo to raise money for leukemia research.

June 2013 calendar

UConn Health Center June Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in June and early July 2013.

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Averting the Devastating Effects of Stroke

UConn Health Center clinician scientists, Drs. Louise McCullough and Lauren Sansing, hope to discover a treatment that will make a difference in people’s lives.

Senator Richard Blumenthal

Understanding Sunscreen Choices

Senator Blumenthal and UConn Health Center experts urge consumers to learn the facts about sunscreen use.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – Late May 2013

Health Center experts are interviewed about melanoma, medical marijuana, multiple sclerosis, medical careers and more.

Screening with a Smile

A new program to help underserved women receive free mammograms is supported by Komen Connecticut and its Race for the Cure June 1.

World’s Largest Frozen Egg Bank Now Available to UConn Health Center Patients

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is now affiliated with MyEggBank, North America.

UConn Researchers at Forefront of Genome Editing

The pioneering technology may lead to new treatments and cures for devastating conditions such as cancer and autism.

Distinguished professor-in-residence in electrical & computer engineering Anthony DeMaria, left, recipient of the 2013 CASE Distinguished Service Award, with new CASE members, from left, Nalini Ravishanker, professor of statistics, Suzy V. Torti, professor of molecular, microbial, and structural biology, Thomas J. Barber, professor-in-residence of mechanical engineering, and Robin Côté, professor of physics. Not shown are new members Wilson Chiu, professor mechanical engineering, Frank Torti, executive vice president for health affairs, J. Evan Ward, professor of marine sciences, and Mei Wei, professor of materials science and engineering. (Frank LaBanca for CASE)

Eight UConn Professors Inducted into Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

Eight UConn faculty were inducted as new members, and distinguished professor-in-residence Anthony DeMaria received the Distinguished Service Award.