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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.

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.

Stephen Rappaport

Health Center Pharmacy Resident Receives National Research Grant

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

Connecticut Legislature Approves Transformational $1.5 Billion Investment in UConn

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

Medical Class of 2013 Senior Awards

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

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.

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.

Quilts Donated to NICU

Quilts Donated to NICU

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

8th Coast to Coast Team Leaves June 12

A UConn medical student and a UConn dental student will spend the summer as a cross-country cycling duo to raise money for leukemia research.

June 2013 calendar

UConn Health Center June Programs, Events

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