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3D illustration of lungs

Breaking Down How We Breathe

Physiology and neurobiology professor Daniel Mulkey studies something most of us don’t think about – how we breathe.

Variety of Techniques Highlight Health Center Exhibit

Art work by Diane Cadrain now on display in main and mezzanine lobbies.

Health Center Grants, March 2012

The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in March 2012. The list represents new awards as well as continuations. The list of grants is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance. Federal Adler, A., Immunology Breaking Tolerance to Induce Tumor-Specific Cytotoxic […]

Mary Carroll Root helps participants during a Powerful Aging Exercise class at the Avon Senior Center. (Al Ferreira for UConn Health Center)

‘Powerful Aging’ Program Ages Powerfully at the UConn Health Center

The program was established over a decade ago as part of a federally funded research project focusing on the benefits of exercise.

Health Center Grants, February 2012

The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in February 2012. The list represents new awards as well as continuations. The list of grants is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance. Federal Arnold, A., Center for Molecular Medicine Molecular Pathogenesis of […]

Health Center Grants, January 2012

The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in January 2012. The list represents new awards as well as continuations. The list of grants is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance. Federal Kiene, S., Community Medicine and Health Care Client-Centered Counseling […]

From left: First-year medical students Liza Karamessinis, Sahar Barfchin and Kelsey Sokol are the founders of "Greatest Gift" at the UConn Health Center, an effort to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation. (Priyanka Ghosh for UConn Health Center)

Medical Students Holding Bone Marrow Drive

Three first-years have organized a bone marrow donor registration drive at the UConn Health Center, scheduled for Monday, May 14.

Farmington, Connecticut Chamber of Commerce

Health Center Receives Business of the Year Award

Farmington Chamber of Commerce recognized the Health Center for its efforts during the October 2011 snowstorm.

Dr. Frank Torti holds his first town hall meeting in a crowded Keller Auditorium. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center’s New Leader Hosts First Town Hall Meeting

Dr. Frank Torti discusses his vision for the future.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin's official portrait was unveiled during a reception held at the State Capitol on May 9. (Sarah Turker/UConn Health Center Photo)

Former Medical Dean Laurencin Lauded by Legislators, Friends and Colleagues

The official portrait of Dr. Cato Laurencin will soon be seen in the hallway near administrative offices.