Research at UConn School of Medicine
UConn School of Medicine is home to many cutting-edge research programs with renowned research teams propelling powerful discoveries and innovations. Since the medical school’s inception, part of its institutional fabric has been its commitment to advancing scientific and medical discovery by growing high-quality research programs. Today, our research enterprise has reached new heights with year-after-year landmark funding exceeding $100 million. Our research expertise knows no boundaries spanning across disciplines, campuses, state and international lines, from basic science to clinical research and trials, to translational research at the patient’s bedside, to population, public, behavioral and social health arenas. Our goal is improving the health and well-being of the people of Connecticut and the globe by translating our discoveries into new patient care advances, health care technologies, and biotech start-up companies.
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UConn School of Medicine is advancing the future of pancreatic care with Encapsulate, Inc., a precision medicine start-up company at the UConn Technology Incubation Program (TIP).
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Research
Faculty in the School of Medicine are actively involved in a variety of innovative and cutting edge basic science, epidemiological, biobehavioral, and clinical/translational research activities. A major focus of this effort is the translation of our discoveries into advances in patient care and the licensing of new technologies and devices to the private sector.
In the News
In the News
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Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, director of UConn Health’s Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
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A national survey shows one in six US teens suffers from serious anxiety
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The finalists include UConn staff, faculty, and a doctoral student
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UConn Health building program to strengthen care, support for foster, adoptive families
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Dr. Marja Hurley and Dr. Boake Plessy were honored at the Saturday evening gala.
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Dr. Daniel Morganstern, medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer and genetics, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
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UConn Health researchers found elevated levels of the unique ear protein in individuals with tinnitus, a breakthrough they hope will spark larger studies and development of treatment
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New program brings potentially lifesaving treatment for certain blood cancers closer to patients in Connecticut and the region
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“Olivia Rodrigo is one of the premier swearers in contemporary popular culture” might not be the type of analysis expected from top poli-sci profs
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The Center for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Modernization will support work to modernize pharmaceutical production and build a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient pharmaceutical ecosystem
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‘Small businesses are an important part of the economy, but financial distress does not necessarily mean that the underlying business isn’t worthwhile’
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UConn hosted CT’s National Guard and Veterans Affairs leadership for an honest discussion on the evolving physical and mental health needs of servicemen and women
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