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Chair Named for Orthopaedic Surgery and New England Musculoskeletal Institute
Dr. Augustus Mazzocca is an internationally recognized expert in shoulder and elbow surgery and a graduate of UConn’s medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency program.
The Diet that Everyone Should Try
The prediabetes diet consists of small changes to your daily menu that can significantly lower your risk of developing diabetes.
JAX, UConn Collaborators Awarded $3.2 Million Grant
Dr. David Rowe and Cheryl Ackert-Bicknell are working to better understand bone genetics and function.
Health Center Accolades – August 2013
Rodriguez-Oquendo wins scientist of the year award; Dobbins recognized for curbing prescription drug abuse; medical student Nakrani wins poster presentation; new fence for Burgdorf community garden and July’s PAWS winners.
Health Center Medical Librarian Receives Fulbright Award
Hongjie Wang will teach at Sichuan University and conduct guest lectures throughout China during the upcoming academic year.
NIH Scholars Blaze New Trail for UConn School of Medicine
Jackeline Rodriguez-Smith and Radhika Nakrani are the first UConn medical students to participate in the National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program.
UConn Health Center August Programs, Events
Here’s what’s happening in August and early September 2013.
In Memoriam: Leo Lefrançois, Ph.D.
The UConn Health Center Professor was an accomplished and widely-published scientist.
Health Center in the News – July 2013
Health Center experts are interviewed about skin cancer, a stomach bug, hypertension, medical marijuana, Alzheimer’s, and more.
Lt. Gov. Wyman Speaks at HCOP Closing Ceremonies
Wyman told the more than 200 aspiring physicians, dentists and scientists, ‘There are a lot of people out there that need you.’