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The academic rotunda entrance at UConn Health (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health).

School of Medicine 2026 Faculty Appointments

The Academic Affairs Subcommittee of the Board of Directors at UConn Health announced this August the new senior rank appointments for UConn School of Medicine faculty.

Ethan Gasteyer in white coat

Courage: A UConn Medical Student’s Journey Battling Brain Cancer

“I now want to help people like me!” says future doctor Ethan Gasteyer sharing how he has received "endless support" from those at UConn. “Huskies are amazing!”

Dr. Shane McTighe

Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine

The return of the Mohs Surgery fellowship is part of UConn medical school’s dedicated mission of always training the next generation of providers.

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn.

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Featured in America 250 Film on the Future of Biomedical Engineering

National documentary spotlights Laurencin’s contributions to biomedical engineering and regenerative engineering

National Area Health Education Center Organization (NAO) leaders in Washington, DC

A Day on Capitol Hill for CT AHEC

CT AHEC joined colleagues in Washington, D.C. from across the U.S. to educate state, regional, and national representatives.

Jose Figueroa

The Power of UConn Collaborating for Parkinson’s Disease Patients

UConn Health Parkinson's disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn research team in an FDA clinical study.

A drone photo of the UConn Foundation building

Because of UConn Campaign Crosses $900M Mark in Biggest Fundraising Year in History

Donors increased funding for students’ emergency needs by 930% in latest fiscal year and provided 33,159 scholarships and fellowships to students since the campaign began

A fire truck with lights on

Paramedic Services in Storrs Increase with New Program

Paramedics are a part of the Emergency Medical System whose qualifications allow them to provide advanced life support measures

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn this July 2026 at at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago.

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives NAACP’s Dr. William Montague Cobb Award

The national honor recognizes his contributions to health, research, education, and social justice.

Dr Peter Schulman

Dr. Peter Schulman Reflects on UConn Health and Cardiology’s Revolution

He is retiring from UConn School of Medicine after 44 years of service.