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 School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging
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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
UST/AHEC Scholars alumni from UConn’s dental and medical schools present at the National AHEC Organization Conference.
Meet Resilient Administrative Program Coordinator Cassandra Keola of UConn School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine
JAMA Psychiatry study recommends nationwide Contingency Management care guardrails with data-driven, evidence-based reward amounts to ensure effective and better care outcomes
Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., K.C.S.L, has received a 2025 Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award. The award is given to exceptional editors who have demonstrated commitment to upholding scientific accuracy and advancing discovery.
Dr. Rebecca Andrews, UConn Health primary care physician, offers perspective on food dyes and other ingredients that aren’t naturally occurring
Dr. Liang begins his third term as dean of UConn’s medical school this July. He has served as dean since 2015
The University of Connecticut is proud to announce the selection of three exemplary faculty members as this year’s Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors. This prestigious award represents the highest honor the University can confer upon its faculty, celebrating their outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and public engagement
John Dempsey Hospital an ‘Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence’
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Michelle (Bussiere) Puzzo ’98 (SAH) is transforming Connecticut communities with a growing business and a simple mantra, “Just help people that say they need help”
Five UConn Student Teams Innovate Decarbonization This Summer Through Eversource-Supported Challenge
The winning team will receive additional funding to continue their work throughout the academic year
JAMA Psychiatry study recommends nationwide Contingency Management care guardrails with data-driven, evidence-based reward amounts to ensure effective and better care outcomes
New study from UConn Rudd Center finds that children as young as age 3 are exposed to unhealthy food brand promotions when viewing videos on mobile devices
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