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UConn Health Center December Programs, Events
Here’s what’s happening in December 2013 and early January 2014.
Chief of Surgery Expands Department
Dr. David McFadden is recruiting doctors in key areas to help increase the types of surgical services available to patients.
Health Center Accolades – November 2013
Dental student wins research award; two winners of the Provost’s Award; Lafreniere Named UMG Medical Director; and Allen now assistant dean for JDH.
New Imaging Tool Bypasses Blade to Check for Skin Cancer
The UConn Health Center’s dermatology chair is the only dermatologist in Connecticut trained on confocal microscopy, enabling her to analyze skin lesions on a cellular level without a biopsy.
Panel on Memory Disorders Calls on UConn Health Center
Experts from the UConn Center on Aging presented to the Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.
Chief of Emergency Medicine Aiding Typhoon Victims
Dr. Robert Fuller is leading a team from the International Medical Corps following the devastating typhoon in the Philippines.
New Cholesterol-Lowering Guidelines
Brad Biskup with the Health Center’s Lifestyle Modification Clinic outlines what’s important about the new recommendations.
UConn Chemist Discovers New Way to Stabilize Proteins
Challa Kumar’s research could aid in the development of stable vaccines and inexpensive artificial blood.
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 – 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.