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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, left, former dean of the UConn School of Medicine, was honored for his support and advocacy for students at the "2011 Leaders in Medicine Meet and Greet." At right is UConn student Luis Daniel Munoz Jr., one of the event's organizers. (Marcus Moss)

Encouraging Leadership in Medicine

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin is honored with “Leaders in Medicine” Award.

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The Dodd Center: A Home for the Discussion of Human Rights

The Thomas J. Dodd Research Center was opened by incumbent President Bill Clinton 16 years ago, establishing a focal point for the study of human rights at the University and in the state.

Biologist Peter Burkhard with the molecule he developed to deliver nicotine to the immune system.

A Vaccine for Nicotine?

A UConn scientist has received NIH support to develop a vaccine against the effects of nicotine.

The Jackson Lab will eventually feature 250,000 square feet of state-of-the-art lab space on the Health Center campus. (Image provided by State of Connecticut)

A New Bioscience Connecticut Collaboration

A world leader in genomics research has announced it will launch a $1 billion dollar personalized medicine project on the Health Center campus.

Women’s Hoops Launches UConnWBB.com

Check out the team's new interactive microsite!

School of Medicine Graduate Receives Outstanding Early-Career Scientist Award from President Obama

Dr. David Breault is a 1997 graduate of UConn’s MD/Ph.D. program.

Genetic Counselors Offer Free Presentation on Hereditary Cancers

Learn the significance of family history and risk of breast and ovarian cancers.

Sheung-Yi Wong, a senior math/statistics major, looking at a book flagged with a bookmark signaling that the book is on the banned list.

Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Activities to mark Banned Books Week Sept. 24-30 include a treasure hunt for banned books in Homer Babbidge Library.

Lot K is reserved exclusively for students effective Oct. 3, 2011. A student ID badge is required to lift the gate weekdays from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Student-only Parking Highlights Changes at Health Center

Efforts to improve the student experience include the exclusive lot plus a new lounge and bookstore.

Laramie Smith.

Why HIV Patients Might Neglect Treatment

A Ph.D. student in psychology is conducting research on why some HIV patients neglect treatment and how that can be changed.