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April 14, 2026

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From left, Drs. Xiaofang Wang and Ren-He Xu of ImStem Biotechnology, a UConn spin out developing novel therapies using stem cells, that was recently issued a patent for human embryonic stem cell derived mesenchymal stem cells and the method of producing the stem cells. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health File Photo)

Health Center Researchers Awarded State Stem Cell Funds

Nine UConn scientists garnered a total of $4.5 million, the most for any Connecticut institution.

June 11, 2013 |

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LeFrancois Lab

NIH Awards $13M-plus for UConn Immunology Research

A federal grant funds five more years of UConn Health Center scientists’ study of immune response to infection.

June 11, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health

Research & Discovery UConn Health

Top Health Threats to Men and How to Avoid Them

Men lead women in 14 of the top 15 causes of death in the U.S.

June 10, 2013 |

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Dr. Pramod K. Srivastava, director of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, in his lab. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

UConn Doctor’s Vaccine Technology Shows Promise in Brain Cancer Treatment

The vaccine is based on the role of heat shock protein (HSP) in immune response, an area pioneered by Dr. Pramod Srivastava.

June 7, 2013 | Lisa Catanese

Entrepreneurship UConn Health

Stephen Rappaport

Health Center Pharmacy Resident Receives National Research Grant

Stephen Rappaport is one of only six pharmacy residents nationwide to receive the grant.

June 6, 2013 |

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Connecticut Legislature Approves Transformational $1.5 Billion Investment in UConn

Next Generation Connecticut will catalyze research, job creation and retention, and academic excellence.

June 5, 2013 |

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Medical Class of 2013 Senior Awards

The UConn School of Medicine Class of 2013 held its Senior Awards Luncheon on May 10.

June 4, 2013 |

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UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

Health Center Accolades – June 2013

‘Miles for Healthier Lifestyles’ winners; Virk selected for resident leadership forum; Murphy’s book reviewed in highly ranked journal; and May PAWS award winners.

June 4, 2013 |

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Leslie Snyder, professor of communication with samples of cigarette cartons showing graphic photographs on March 28, 2013. (/UConn Photo)

UConn Researcher Advising FDA on Cigarette Warning Labels

Communication professor Leslie Snyder is conducting research to assess the potential impact of proposed new graphic warning labels for cigarette packages.

June 3, 2013 | Beth Krane, CHIP

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Quilts Donated to NICU

Quilts Donated to NICU

The 26 quilts were made in remembrance of those killed in the Newtown school shooting tragedy.

June 3, 2013 | Sarah Turker

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