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Learning About the Needs of the Most Vulnerable Patient Populations
Urban Service Track exposes tomorrow’s health care providers to the needs of underserved patients.
January 27, 2011 | Kathleen Keegan
I’m Game If You Are
These lacrosse players leave the comfort of the Field House for the Arctic conditions of UConn in mid-winter. Photo by Ariel Dowski
January 27, 2011 | Ariel Dowski
Urban Service Track Update
A novel interdisciplinary program for UConn medical students and their health professions peers is offering students valuable insight into the plight of underserved patients, who often lack access to high-quality health care. Now in its fourth year, the Urban Service Track (UST) program exposes the next generation of health care providers to the unique challenges […]
January 26, 2011 | Kathleen Keegan
Built on Books: The New American Nation
The printed word helped forge the nation, according to a history professor’s new book.
January 26, 2011 | Karen A. Grava
Step Into Action
The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi perform during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli
January 26, 2011 | Jessica Tommaselli
From Library to Desktop
The UConn Libraries now offer scanning on demand of journals held in Babbidge Library.
January 26, 2011 | Erika McNeil, UConn Libraries
Standing Watch
The Branford House, a 31-room mansion on the Avery Point Campus, is an imposing presence. Built by businessman Morton Freeman Plant in 1903, it is now used for special events. Photo by Peter Morenus
January 25, 2011 | Peter Morenus
How Bacteria Keep Us Healthy
Medicinal leeches may provide clues as to how changes in diet affect bacteria in the gut.
January 25, 2011 | Christine Buckley
New Post Will Help Translate Research into Practice
The ‘boundary spanner’ will focus on disseminating research that promotes health.
January 25, 2011 | Beth Krane
New Basic Science Researchers Join Health Center Faculty
Three highly accomplished scientists have recently joined the Health Center. “Their credentials are impressive and diverse – and we look forward to their contributions in many areas throughout the Health Center,” says Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, vice president for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine. Irina Bezsonova, M.S., Ph.D., is an assistant […]
January 24, 2011 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)