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UConn Health Minute: Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is a major cancer killer but as UConn Health colorectal surgeon Dr. Alyson Cunningham explains, it is preventable with regular screenings and lifestyle changes.

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Podcast: Bilingual Tool to Spot Signs of MS Earlier

UConn Health Multiple Sclerosis Center director: Overcoming cultural barriers can greatly improve patients' trajectory

Leading the Charge in Endometriosis Care and Research

When Connecticut passed a historic bill in 2022 to create a state-wide endometriosis research program, the state became poised to be the hub for endometriosis research and innovation. The bill created a first-of-its kind endometriosis data and biorepository program which will be located at The Jackson Laboratory and managed in coordination with UConn Health

Medical Students Embrace Interactive Experience Learning the Care of Older Adults

The UConn School of Medicine students immerse in an interactive experience at Duncaster Independent Life Care Community to learn first hand from aging population how to care for their medical, physical and social needs.

Medical imaging of four optic nerves that have been crushed.

Seeing a Path to Nerve Regeneration

'This opens a whole new novel realm of research. It could help glaucoma and other types of nerve damage'

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National Honor for UConn Health’s Dr. Mario Fahed

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 2024 Educator of the Year

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Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence in Connecticut Designated at UConn Health

UConn Health is now one of only 57 Centers of Excellence nationwide designated by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to help patients and their families living with this rare genetic disease

Tadinada Receives National Recognition for Student Mentorship

The award honors a faculty advisor who has distinguished themselves as a dental scientist and serves as a mentor to dental students in research.

Importance of Women’s History Month

Dr. Sarita Arteaga, associate dean for students at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, shares an essay in honor of Women's History Month.

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Searching for Data in DNA with CRISPR

UConn researchers deploy CRISPR technology to make it easier to search for data stored in DNA—an emerging medium for data storage