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Doctors Research to Find Answers to Endometriosis
Dr. Danielle Luciano joined the Connecticut Endometriosis Working Group, formed by state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest to bring awareness and push forward research for endometriosis. She will work in partnership with Jackson Lab's Elise Courtois, Ph.D., associate director of Single Cell Biology and an endometriosis researcher to gather and study tissue samples from endometriosis patients to learn how endometriosis tissue interacts with surrounding tissue.
Deleting a Protein in Mice Prevents Cardiovascular Disease
The research holds promising potential for treating heart disease in humans
2022 Diversity Award of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Goes to UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin
At its prestigious annual meeting The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) presented its 2022 Diversity Award to Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut for his outstanding commitment to making orthopaedics more representative of, and accessible to, diverse patient populations.
Homeless No More, Thanks to ‘Guardian Angel’ From UConn Health
“I don’t think I would have lasted another winter.” A man who was homeless for most of the last four decades credits the population health team at UConn Health for helping him find a home.
My Best Self with Multiple Sclerosis
In hindsight, there are many times that Nicole Farley, 32 of New Hartford could pinpoint signs of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but she kept telling herself, “you’re young, you’re healthy, you’re fine.”
UConn Again is Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
UConn has been recognized among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars from research institutions for the fourth time in the past six years
UConn-Trained Future Doctors Meet Their Match
This is the day UConn School of Medicine students find out where their journey will take them next
Grateful Patient Supports Critical Cancer Research, Inspires Others
After devoting her career to nonprofit work and fundraising, Abigail O’Brien’s breast cancer diagnosis at age 35 gave her a renewed sense of purpose
UConn Health Minute: Hand Center
Your hands and wrists are critical in daily activity but also vulnerable to injury. Whether you suffer an acute injury or have a chronic condition, UConn Health’s Hand and Wrist Program offers expert care and innovative interventions.
Another Record-Breaking Year for the UConn School of Dental Medicine’s Research Program
In FY 2021, the School of Dental Medicine received its highest-ever level of research funding and retained its coveted number eight research ranking in total direct funding from the NIH.