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On the steps of the Waterbury Palace Theater Keynote speaker Dr. Linda Barry of UConn (left) with N. Chineye Anako of Trinity Health (right) both wearing maroon outfits and smiling.

Dr. Linda Barry of UConn Medical School Delivers Keynote Address for the Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit

The inspiring Summit for the future health care workforce was hosted in Waterbury by Saint Mary’s Hospital at the Palace Theater and the UConn Waterbury campus.

Several men and women including legislators, hospital leaders and the governor standing behind a Waterbury HEALTH podium and infront of UConn Health Backdrop

UConn Health Begins New Chapter for Waterbury Hospital

UConn Health announced it has submitted a bid to assume responsibility for guiding and sustaining Waterbury Hospital, marking a new era for health care in the region and across the state

Jason G. Irizarry

Jason G. Irizarry Reappointed to Second Term as Dean of UConn’s Neag School of Education

Interim Provost Alpay praises Irizarry’s vision and leadership in guiding the School’s expanded community engagement and student success

Dhirendra S. Katti, Ph.D., Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa and Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., K.C.S.L

UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Plenary Lecture at the ACS Global Scientific Conference

Laurencin traveled to Mumbai, India to serve as the Plenary Speaker at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Global Scientific Conference.

UConn SOM alums Dr. Kathy Mueller, Dr. Sachin Parekh, Dr. Ed Kim and Dr. Kisha Davis

UConn Creates Family Medicine Leaders

Three graduates of UConn School of Medicine elected leaders of the American Academy of Family Physicians and its Connecticut Chapter.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Plenary Speaker at AAMP Conference

UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin was the Plenary Speaker at 39th Annual Association for Academic Minority Physicians, Inc. Conference in Alexandria, VA.

Panel of six people on stage with a backdrop behind them for Power of Pause event

Power of the Pause Celebrates Menopause Equity, Joy and Community

Hundreds from Across Connecticut Gathered for the Free Community Event Hosted by the UConn Health Disparities Institute

Dr. Hurley with successful alum Dr. Klair Lubonja.

UConn Medical School Alum Dr. Klair Lubonja Inspires CT Youth

He was the visiting keynote speaker for the 2025 Bridge to the Future Health Career Pathways Mentoring Conference at UConn Health

Image collage of UConn School of Medicine faculty: Dr. S. Brett Sloan, Dr. Michael Weber, and Dr. Guangfu Li.

Faculty in the Spotlight – Fall 2025

UConn School of Medicine Applauds the Excellence of its Faculty Members Dr. S. Brett Sloan, Dr. Michael Weber, and Dr. Guangfu Li

Fourth-year UConn med student Rachael Cella presenting on screen

UConn Medical Students Compete in Research Challenge of American Medical Association

Eight UConn School of Medicine students qualified for and competed in the exciting, national 2025 AMA Research Challenge to share their innovative research findings in virtual poster presentations Oct. 22-23.