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UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

Health Center Accolades – June 2013

‘Miles for Healthier Lifestyles’ winners; Virk selected for resident leadership forum; Murphy’s book reviewed in highly ranked journal; and May PAWS award winners.

Nancy Stula, executive director of the William Benton Museum on May 31, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Nancy Stula Named to Lead William Benton Museum of Art

New executive director brings expertise to Connecticut’s State Art Museum.

Leslie Snyder, professor of communication with samples of cigarette cartons showing graphic photographs on March 28, 2013. (/UConn Photo)

UConn Researcher Advising FDA on Cigarette Warning Labels

Communication professor Leslie Snyder is conducting research to assess the potential impact of proposed new graphic warning labels for cigarette packages.

Quilts Donated to NICU

Quilts Donated to NICU

The 26 quilts were made in remembrance of those killed in the Newtown school shooting tragedy.

Brian Coleman'13 (ENG) developed a robotic arm that can be used by astronauts to prevent muscle loss in zero gravity. (Cathleen Torrisi/UConn photo)

Recent Graduate to Present Senior Design Project to NASA Engineers

Brian Coleman '13 (ENG) and his team developed an upgraded robotic arm that can help astronauts in zero gravity.

8th Coast to Coast Team Leaves June 12

A UConn medical student and a UConn dental student will spend the summer as a cross-country cycling duo to raise money for leukemia research.

June 2013 calendar

UConn Health Center June Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in June and early July 2013.

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Averting the Devastating Effects of Stroke

UConn Health Center clinician scientists, Drs. Louise McCullough and Lauren Sansing, hope to discover a treatment that will make a difference in people’s lives.

Senator Richard Blumenthal

Understanding Sunscreen Choices

Senator Blumenthal and UConn Health Center experts urge consumers to learn the facts about sunscreen use.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – Late May 2013

Health Center experts are interviewed about melanoma, medical marijuana, multiple sclerosis, medical careers and more.