UConn Health
Genomics Institute Awards $1 Million in Research Grants
The funding supports Affinity Research Collaboratives with UConn, JAX, and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Pharmacy Professor Working to Prevent Cancer Drug Shortages
UConn's Lisa Holle is working at the national level to raise awareness and help prevent future shortages.
Nurse Manager Honored for Employer Support of Military
Debra Abromaitis was presented with the Patriot Award, nominated by UConn Health Center nurse John Quinn after his second deployment in two years.
Golf Tourney Boosts Cancer Research at Health Center
The tournament raised nearly $130,000 to support the Neag Cancer Center's DNA sequencing program.
Topping Off the Outpatient Care Center
As the building and adjacent parking garage take shape on the UConn Health Center’s lower campus, plans reveal which clinical services will be where.
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.