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Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy press conference announcing a new initiative with The University of Connecticut.

UConn, State Officials Announce Launch of ‘Next Generation Connecticut’ Initiative

The groundbreaking proposal would dramatically transform UConn STEM research and academics.

February 2013 calendar

UConn Health Center February Programs, Events

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

Larry McHugh and Rose Barham

Medical Student on UConn Board of Trustees First Time in School History

Rose Barham says she’s proud to be the voice for the students and represent their interests on the board.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – Late January 2013

Health Center experts are interviewed about mental health, whooping cough, chicken pox, the flu and more.

Xue-Jun Li

Health Center Researcher Advancing Motor Neuron Studies

Xue-Jun Li, Department of Neuroscience, is using stem cells to study the devastating condition known as spinal muscular atrophy.

Infertility Issues Focusing on Fear and Finances

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at the UConn Health Center is offering programs to address these barriers to care.

John Dempsey Hospital. (UConn Health File Photo)

John Dempsey Hospital: Contributing to a Strong Local Economy

The hospital at the UConn Health Center had a direct economic impact on the community of more than $582,585,000, according to a Connecticut Hospital Association report.

Work Begins on Health Center’s Outpatient Care Building

The ambulatory care center will consolidate the outpatient faculty practices and clinical programs from Dowling North and South and be the new home for the cancer center.

Health Center Police Offer Active Threat Training

In response to the recent tragedy in Newtown, the sessions aim to help employees survive an active shooter incident.

A view of an iPad with Khmer language questionaire at Khmer Health Advocates in West Hartford on Dec. 18, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Improving Health Care for Cambodian-Americans

Two UConn faculty members are using innovative techniques to improve health care for Cambodian Americans who suffered under the Khmer Rouge.