School of Medicine
UConn Health Minute: Comfort in 3D
Even a simple skin procedure can make someone a little nervous. At UConn Health, a new study is helping patients find calm in an unexpected way – through virtual reality. Fourth-year UConn medical student Avni Jain initiated the study starting in UConn Health’s dermatology clinic.
November 3, 2025 | Carolyn Pennington
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.
October 31, 2025 | Jon D'Arpino
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.
October 31, 2025 | Lauren Woods
Meet Jean: A Lifetime Giver on a Mission to Always Help Others
Jean Martin has enrolled in a new UConn Health clinical research study to help enhance the future care of sickle cell disease patients.
October 29, 2025 | Lauren Woods
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.
October 28, 2025 | Jon D'Arpino
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
October 27, 2025 | Trisha Pitter, MS, Health Disparities Institute
UConn Health’s Myasthenia Gravis Program: Giving Patients their Life Back
UConn Health’s Comprehensive Myasthenia Gravis Program is helping patients rediscover strength and independence through advanced, compassionate care. For many, it’s more than treatment - it’s getting their life back.
October 27, 2025 | Jennifer Walker
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
October 27, 2025 | Lauren Woods
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
October 27, 2025 | Lauren Woods
UConn Health’s Dr. Jaclyn Olsen Jaeger Recognized as Outstanding Educator
Early Career Physician Teaching Award from Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians
October 23, 2025 | Rebeca Marin '25 (CLAS)