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UConn President Susan Herbst.

UConn’s Role in Driving Economic Development

As a part of its mission, UConn is responsible for fostering the kind of innovative thinking that will ultimately lead to the creation of jobs and thriving new business ventures.

5 New Physicians at UConn Health Center

Two neurologists, a urologist, an infectious disease specialist, and an obstetrician/gynecologist have joined the clinical faculty and are now seeing patients.

Distracted Doctoring – Is It Really a Concern?

A UConn medical resident offers her perspective on whether smart devices are negatively impacting patient care.

Kickin’ Off Heart Month

The UConn Health Center’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center is celebrating American Heart Month with several fun and educational activities.

Calhoun Takes Time Out for Back Condition

Men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take a medical leave of absence, effective immediately.

Sandra Weller, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular, Microbial and Structural Biology. (UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center Professor Elected Vice President of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

Sandra Weller will be the first woman to serve as vice president and then president of the Academy.

Innovation Contest a Springboard for UConn Ideas

An enterprising UConn alum is helping sponsor a competition to encourage would-be student and faculty entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas.

Foot x-ray (Shutterstock)

Foot Fix – 4 Procedures in 1

Jenny Smith didn’t suffer from just one foot problem – she had multiple issues. But Health Center orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vinayak Sathe fixed them all.

UConn Health Center February Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in February and early March.

UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

Health Center Accolades

Researcher featured in an independent film, faculty named to Becker’s List of Outstanding Knee Surgeons, and the January PAWS Award winners.