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Music and Medicine

UConn medical resident, Dr. Runjhun Misra, says doctors and orchestra conductors share many similarities.

Research compliance monitor Gustavo Fernandez (right) accepts the Best Compliance Practices Award for Monitoring Financial Conflict of Interest in Research on behalf of the UConn Health Center from Dr. Mark Pastin of the Health Ethics Trust on October 25, 2011. (provided by Health Ethics Trust for UConn Health Center)

UConn Honored for Best Compliance Practices

UConn was recognized for “Governance, Oversight and Self-Assessment,” and the Health Center for “Monitoring Financial Conflict of Interest in Research.”

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin (right) welcomes Dr. Gualberto Ruaño, invited from Hartford Hospital to give the keynote address on personalized medicine at the CICATS mini-retreat.

Mini-Retreat Looks Toward CICATS’ Future

The Connecticut Institute for Clinical and Translational Science brings regional research partners together, with personalized medicine among the points of focus.

School of Dental Medicine Doctor Receives Leadership Award

Dr. Sarita Arteaga is honored by Hispanic Dental Association.

Collection Keeps Meds Out of Water Supply, Off the Streets

More than 100 cars passed through the UConn Health Center’s medication disposal program Saturday, leaving behind pills, patches, bottles and inhalers.

Flu Shot Friday at the Health Center

Employee Health Service will give flu vaccinations for employees, students, residents and volunteers.

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Lights Out? Know This About CO Poisoning

Dozens of people have called the Poison Control Center with questions about carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Working with Heart

Dr. Bruce Liang is making a difference in the field of cardiology and in the Health Center’s future.

The Jackson Lab will eventually feature 250,000 square feet of state-of-the-art lab space on the Health Center campus. (Image provided by State of Connecticut)

State Legislature Approves Jackson Lab Project

The institute for personalized medicine will be built on 17 acres on the lower campus of the Health Center.

Marc Lalande (far right), senior associate dean for research and planning, talks with legislators during a lab tour of the Cell and Genome Sciences building on October 24, 2011. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

State Legislators Tour Health Center

Lawmakers met with UConn President Susan Herbst and Health Center officials yesterday to learn more about Bioscience Connecticut.