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Health Center in the News – October 2012

Grant for genomic research; iron levels and breast cancer; screening with a smile; artificial light risks; and joint replacement.

Dr Erick Avelar (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

CT Breast Health Initiative Re-ups with UConn Health Center to Study Chemo-related Heart Problems

The statewide nonprofit has awarded a second grant for a collaborative study of heart disease risk in breast cancer survivors.

UConn Health Center academic building entrance (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

UConn Health Center Boasts Impressive Incoming Classes

The new medical and dental school students have good grades, high test scores, and a strong Connecticut presence.

UConn Health Center Announces Faculty Promotions

Tenures, promotions and appointments for the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine.

UConn Health Center Firefighters Go Pink

Firefighters Go Pink

The UConn Health Center Fire Department is going pink in the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Dr. Jason Ryan and cardiology nurse practitioner Marybeth Barry talk with a patient in the Calhoun Cardiology Center.

Calhoun Cardiology Center Goes for Gold

The American Heart Association has recognized the center’s heart failure program.

Thousands of Pills, Other Meds, Brought in on Drug Take Back Day

More than 12,000 doses of controlled substances and 500 pounds of non-controlled substances were collected for proper disposal at the UConn Health Center Saturday.

Artwork by John Dziadik

Famous Photographer and Self-Taught Artist Share the Exhibition Stage

Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery will be on display through Jan. 9.

UConn Health Center October Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in October and early November.

cancer cell

UConn Scientists Team Up to Conduct New Cancer Research

Researchers from Storrs and the Health Center are teaming up to pursue new avenues of research that could result in better diagnosis and treatment methods to combat cancer.