Research

Research

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.

UConn Science in seconds

Science in Seconds

Got a minute? Take a look at our latest research happening.

Science in Seconds


Fruit fly germ cells are visualized by germline-specific expression of Tubulin-GFP (magenta), and DNA is marked by counterstaining with DAPI (cyan). The yellow dots show expression of Stat92E, which gradually declines as the stem cells transform into sperm (Contributed image).

Lab Notes

Read our research blog for the latest study publications.

Lab Notes

Decreased levels of TDP-43 gene inside the nucleus of endothelial cells is disrupting blood-brain barrier’s protection

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

Dennis is a MD candidate in the UConn School of Medicine and is a student speaker for UConn Health’s 54th Commencement on May 12, 2025.

NEJM Publishes New Global Clinical Trial Findings Showing Potential Power of Investigational Medication to Improve Bronchiectasis Patients’ Quality of Life

Dr. Carol Morris and Dr. Erica D. Taylor recognized at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 Annual Meeting.

New research offers insight into Alzheimer’s, ALS, and other diseases

Successful Two-Day, Hands-On PoCUS Symposium Hosted in Connecticut for New England Providers

From UConn to Delta Air Lines, Rafael Azevedo of Brazil Finds Help and Hope.

Coach Jim Calhoun recently joined the Department of Neurosurgery to share his leadership principles and how they translate from the basketball court to our everyday work and life.

Appointed to National Technical Board for Augmedics xvision® Spine System

Students gained personal insights from founders who have successfully launched startups in climate, energy, manufacturing, and AI

Starting at the Student Union, she’s covered much of campus, including Wilbur Cross and the Homer Babbidge Library, in search of students who look like her

‘Intimate partner violence as a public health issue is still under-studied among men, particularly sexual minority men’


Got Research News?

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