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Kareem Mohni

Science Is in His DNA

Kareem Mohni is this year’s Health Center commencement speaker representing the graduate school.

May 2013 calendar

UConn Health Center May Programs, Events

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

School of Medicine Holds Spring Awards Ceremony

The Loeser, CAMEL and teaching honors, along with many new recognitions, were awarded to faculty, staff and students.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – Late April 2013

Health Center experts are interviewed about varicose veins; coping with violence; childhood immunizations; going natural; and more.

Dr. Thomas DeBerardino with a patient in the MARB on August 5, 2009. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Partial Knee Replacement Now Same-Day Surgery

The UConn Health Center is the first to offer same-day partial knee replacement.

Nothing But Nets

Medical and Dental Students Play Games to Support Serious Cause

The “Nothing But Nets” event raised money for insecticide-treated bed nets for African families.

A research lab. (Stock image)

Genomics Institute Launching $1 Million Grant Program to Encourage Research Collaborations

The grant program is being facilitated by the UConn Health Center and letters of intent are due on May 15.

Pediatric Research Day

Pediatric Research Day at the UConn Health Center

Harvard Medical School Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Stuart Orkin, was the keynote speaker for the event.

From Chemistry to Dentistry

For Eric Navok, the nerves are building as his UConn School of Dental Medicine commencement address nears.

Accurately Diagnosing Ectopic Pregnancy

In this week’s JAMA, a UConn Health Center physician researches how an early correct diagnosis can reduce maternal mortality.