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AMA: Health Implications of Light at Night ‘Serious’
UConn Health Center cancer epidemiologist Richard Stevens contributed to a report acknowledging artificial light's adverse health effects and recommending further study.
Husky Nutrition Program Wins Community Excellence Award
The Boys and Girls Club of Hartford recognized the program for promoting quality, nutrition-based programs.
Distinguished Professor Kent Holsinger Uses Statistical Models to Analyze Genetic Data
Biologist Kent Holsinger has evolved, just like his subject. His many roles include blogging and advocating for open-access publishing.
Revamped Methods at UConn’s State Data Center Offer New Population Estimates
A new interactive web tool makes the data more accessible than ever.
‘The Flower Guy’
A grateful dermatology patient shows his appreciation by bringing the office staff flowers once a week.
Print – Health Center in the News – June 2012
State stem cell grants awarded; medical care for migrant farm workers; two key players' paths cross again; DNA blueprint built for fetus; and the Health Center’s improvement project.
Health Center Accolades – June 2012
Stevens among experts appearing in PBS film; Andemariam honored for sickle cell work; and Ford awarded grant for children's mental health issues.
Good News from the Dairy Bar: Extended Summer Hours
Extending through Sept. 2, famously delicious UConn ice cream will be available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Huskies Reconnect During Alumni Weekend
More than 800 alumni came from as far away as California to reconnect with fellow Huskies during Alumni Weekend, June 1-2.
Students Hope 4,000-mile Bike Path Leads to Leukemia Cure
Two UConn medical students and a graduate student are preparing to embark on a cross-country bicycle trek to raise money for leukemia research.