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Think You’re Allergic to Penicillin? You May Want to Think Again

UConn Health experts are working to clear up the confusion around penicillin allergies 

The annual Anatomy Donor Memorial Service was held in the Academic Rotunda where UConn medical and dental students honored the lasting gift of donors to the anatomy program. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

A Lasting Gift

Each spring a memorial service is held in honor of those who have donated their bodies to help educate UConn’s medical and dental students. Anatomy donors have a profound impact on medical education and the future of patient care. Through generosity and compassion, these donors become the first teachers for the next generation of physicians […]

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and Sir John Lazar

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Attends Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows Day

The Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows Day in London was part of the Academy’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Only Hospital in Connecticut to Earn National Patient Experience Award

UConn John Dempsey Hospital named among nation’s top hospitals for patient experience by Healthgrades.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin University of Alberta Surgial Research Day

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Distinguished Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Guest Speaker at University of Alberta Tom Williams Surgical Research Day

The Tom Williams Surgical Research Day is an annual academic symposium hosted by the University of Alberta Department of Surgery.

Josie Ford, Class of 2026 SOM in clinical training.

Future Doctors Being Made at UConn ‘Kickoff’ Their Clinical Training Rotations Across Connecticut

Rising Third-Year UConn Medical Students Started Their Early Patient Care Exposure Clinical Rotations.

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Partners in Life and in the Lab

How one couple turned their shared life in UConn Health research into a generous legacy that will jumpstart students’ scientific careers

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‘Healthy Rounds’: How Worried Should We Be About Hantavirus?

UConn Health’s Dr. David Banach shares his infectious diseases expertise on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

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Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health – OB/GYN

WFSB surprised the OB/GYN team as part of Healthcare Week celebrations.

Governor Lamont Press Conference

A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research

Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health