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Career Research Award Named After Health Center’s Dr. Laurencin
The first recipient was recognized at a recent meeting of the National Medical Association.
Slimming Superfoods – Nutritional Powerhouses That Can Also Help You Lose Weight
Superfoods are nutritional powerhouses that can help build bones, prevent chronic diseases, improve your eyesight, and even keep your mind sharp.
West Nile Virus More Widespread Than Last Year – Tips on How to Protect Yourself
With West Nile virus being detected in mosquitoes across Connecticut, health experts are warning residents to use precautions when spending time outdoors.
President Herbst at the Health Center – A Chance to Share Your Ideas About the Future
UConn President Susan Herbst will be at the Health Center for several hours on both Thursday, August 11, and Monday, August 22. On both days, she has scheduled a series of meetings so she can hear from a variety of people and perspectives within the Health Center, including faculty, staff and students, and start dialogues […]
Engineering Earlier Ovarian Cancer Detection
UConn researchers are developing a hybrid imaging device for improved detection of ovarian cancer.
Mock-Ups of Patient Room Gives Health Center Staff a Chance to Give Feedback
Ground hasn’t been broken but the first steps are well underway in the planning and design stages for the new hospital tower, an integral part of the Bioscience Connecticut initiative. Mock-ups of two different versions of a patient room have been constructed in building 18 – a vacant building at the lower end of campus. […]
Genetic Discovery May Lead to Better Understanding of Cancer
A Health Center researcher took part in a study that answered a key question about genetic mutation.
Dr. Gerard N. Burrow Is Stepping Down as Chairman of the UConn Health Center’s Board of Directors
Dr. Gerard N. Burrow, chairman of the Health Center’s Board of Directors for the last five years, announced today that he is stepping down at the end of his term on Aug. 31. However, he will continue to serve as co-chairman, along with Dr. Mun Choi of the School of Engineering, of the search committee […]
Poised on the Bioscience Frontier
The director of the Stem Cell Institute discusses the state Bioscience initiative.
UConn Health Center August Programs
Here is a list of University of Connecticut Health Center programs scheduled in August and early September. Nutrition for a Healthy Heart Wednesday, August 3, 2 to 4 p.m., UConn Health Center, Dowling North Building The UConn Health Center’s Healthy Nutrition program invites you on a journey to a lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and […]