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New England Musculoskeletal Institute Bone Repair Research Makes Cover
Researchers from the New England Musculoskeletal Institute have come up with a way to speed up and enhance bone repair, and their work is featured on the cover of the May 2011 journal Molecular Therapy. This new approach involves obtaining stem cells from bone marrow, genetically engineering them with a virus that carries a bone formation […]
June 29, 2011 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Search Committee Named for VP for Health Affairs and Medical School Dean
University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst has announced the members of the search committee for the Health Center’s next vice president for health affairs and medical school dean. The list includes a wide range of people including many department heads, administrative officers and students. In a statement released to the Health Center community, Herbst said, […]
June 28, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Preventing Obesity in Kids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity now affects 17 percent of all children and adolescents in the United States – triple the rate from just one generation ago. Dr. Larry Scherzer, a Health Center pediatrician says, “Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults unless they adopt and maintain healthier […]
June 28, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Enhancing Clinical Care
This story is the seventh of a multi-part series on the history of the Health Center. The entire series can be read at the Health Center’s 50th Anniversary website. [yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od7nC3QciGM&feature=player_embedded’] Over the years, the University of Connecticut Health Center has been instrumental in enhancing clinical care in the state through the John Dempsey Hospital and […]
June 24, 2011 | Noreen Kirk
Auxiliary Remembers Celeste LeWitt, Presents Scholarships
In the art gallery that bears her name, the UConn Health Center Auxiliary paused its annual meeting for a moment of silence in memory of Celeste LeWitt. LeWitt had an active role with the Auxiliary in establishing the Health Center’s art collection, which to date has more than 1,500 pieces and continues to grow. She passed […]
June 23, 2011 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Scientists Receive Research Awards to Study Osteoporosis
During the second annual Jo-Anne Smith, M.D. Memorial Research and Education Fund reception, two awards were given to Health Center scientists pursuing research in the field of osteoporosis. The purpose of the memorial is to fund meritorious pilot projects in clinical research on osteoporosis, and to support interested students, trainees and junior faculty in exploring […]
June 21, 2011 | Emily Luskind
Beware of Bug Season
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_y2xeqnjOc&feature=player_embedded’] Mosquitoes, biting flies, and ticks can cause annoying bites and sometimes a serious disease. Mosquito bites can spread infections such as West Nile virus, a virus that causes swelling of the brain (encephalitis), and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Tick bites can cause serious diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Bites from biting […]
June 20, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Steps Down as Vice President of Health Affairs and Medical School Dean
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin will step down as vice president for health affairs and dean of the medical school effective July 1. Laurencin, who arrived at the Health Center nearly three years ago, will continue conducting research, mentoring and providing clinical care. Specifically, Laurencin will focus his work as chief executive officer of the Connecticut Institute […]
June 16, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Researchers Study Genomic Stability of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Researchers from the Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology have identified important changes in genomic stability of human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Their findings are currently published in the online edition of Nature Biotechnology. The usefulness of human iPS cells in research and therapeutic applications highly relies on their genomic integrity and stability. Induced pluripotent stem […]
June 16, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Riders, Walkers Join Calhoun Despite Rain
[flickr-gallery id=”72157627330943056″] The fifth annual NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Challenge Ride and Walk drew a large crowd this past Saturday, June 11. Nearly 1,500 people came out to support the fight against cancer. Despite rainy weather, the event was incredibly successful. The annual event raises funds for the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center […]
June 15, 2011 | Jennifer Huber