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Bill Davenport '85 (CANR), '86 MS, right, a teacher at Nonnewaugh High School in Woodbury, gets some advice on using a micropipette from Yi Ma, left, a post-doctoral fellow, and Gerald Berkowitz, professor of plant science and landscape architecture on June 28, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

High School Teachers Get a Lesson in Identifying Genetically Modified Foods

A day-long workshop on DNA analysis gave teachers another tool to engage students in science.

New Burstone Professor Advancing Orthodontics Field

Dr. Flavio Uribe is considered one of the new leaders in the world of academic orthodontics.

All (Student) Hands on Deck

Bringing the study of biology into the 'real world' for non-science majors included a trip aboard the RV Oceanic out of Norwalk.

Board Votes to Name Buildings After Austin, Rowe

The CLAS and CUE buildings will be renamed in honor of two individuals who played pivotal roles in the University's achievements over the past two decades.

Handling Food Safely While Vacationing

Take the time to pack and store your food safely to ensure your vacation isn’t ruined by a bout of food poisoning.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News — July 3, 2012

Teen pot use; dangerous drug fads; light at night; prostate health; and sunscreen misperceptions.

Auxiliary Facilitator Irene Engel (right) and dental professor Art Hand present a scholarship to periodontology resident Michele Furtado Araujo (left) at the Auxiliary's 2012 annual meeting on June 21, 2012. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Auxiliary Hopes Good Deeds Will Reach More Students, Patients

At its annual meeting, the UConn Health Center Auxiliary awarded scholarships and announced some new initiatives.

Assistant professor Yao Lin is inspired by the elements of nature to create innovative materials. (Daniel Buttrey/UConn Photo)

Bio-inspired Science

Chemistry professor Yao Lin is tapping into the concepts of nature to make novel synthetic materials.

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Board Approves Fiscal Year 2013 Budget

The budget approved by the Board of Trustees includes funding for the faculty hiring initiative.

Bioscience Connecticut Update: Plans Will Revitalize Lower Campus

Major changes are under way at the UConn Health Center, including a new, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Care Center.