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From left, Drs. Xiaofang Wang and Ren-He Xu of ImStem Biotechnology, a UConn spin out developing novel therapies using stem cells, that was recently issued a patent for human embryonic stem cell derived mesenchymal stem cells and the method of producing the stem cells. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health File Photo)

Embryonic Stem Cells Offer Treatment Promise for Multiple Sclerosis

Scientists in UConn's Technology Incubation Program have identified a novel approach to treating multiple sclerosis using human embryonic stem cells.

President Obama addresses the UConn men's and women's basketball teams and guests in the White House East Room on June 9, 2014.(Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

UConn Basketball Bandwagon Travels to White House

President Obama honored the UConn men's and women's basketball teams for their twin NCAA National Championships at the White House on June 9.

Bioscience Connecticut: 2,300 Jobs Over Two Years

Construction continues to move ahead on schedule and on budget, with the UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion on track to be completed by year’s end.

UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

UConn Health Accolades – June 2014

A round-up of the latest awards and accolades for UConn Health employees including kudos to public safety officers who carried the torch to benefit Special Olympics.

The Allied invasion of Normandy, widely considered the turning point of World War II, took place in 1944. (historylink101.com image)

D-Day? What’s That?

On the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, a look at data in UConn's Roper Center shows Americans have long been unclear about the event’s significance.

Eric Rice, head of the Department of Music (center), with the performers and musicians of Mozart's 'The Abduction from the Seraglio' during a previous Connecticut Early Music Festival event. (Photo provided by the Connecticut Early Music Festival)

Bringing Early Music to New Audiences

The head of UConn's music department hopes to expand opportunities statewide to hear music written and performed before 1800.

President Susan Herbst signs paperwork with representatives of the HB Nitkin Group, the state Office of Policy and Management, and the Capital Region Development Authority at an event to formalize plans establishing a new UConn campus in downtown Hartford on June 3, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Agreements Signed for New UConn Hartford Campus

The University formalized its plans to open a campus in downtown Hartford on Tuesday.

Summer Series Looks at Life Behind the Curtain

Life backstage is the focus of the 2014 Nutmeg Summer Series of the Connecticut Repertory Theatre from June 5 through July 20.

Nervous New Mom Glad She Picked UConn Health

First-time mother Lisa Brenner had lots of concerns but thanks to the reassuring guidance of Dr. Ramzi Alkass and his team, her baby’s delivery was a smooth one.

UConn Health in the News

UConn Health in the News – Late May/June ‘14

UConn Health experts discuss a variety of topics including an update on the new UConn Health, ADHD in women, the dangers of pool chemicals, and how light impacts our health.