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

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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

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

American College of Physicians is country’s largest medical specialty organization

UConn School of Medicine researcher calls for better protection and services for our youth at risk of fentanyl’s fatal consequences

Dr. Brian Kelley brings specialized training in neurotrauma and neurocritical care

Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery will be recognized at Commencement with the 2025 Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award.

Adolescent behavioral researcher Sarah Feldstein Ewing funded by NIDA, NIAAA

Our word of the month for April is “Community” and at UConn Health, community isn’t just a word, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether it’s the connections between our patients and providers, the collaboration among our teams, or our commitment to serving those beyond our walls, community defines who we are.

Gestational diabetes impacts 2 to 10% of U.S. pregnancies, and about 50% of patients with GDM will develop Type 2 diabetes

4-Year-Old Fiona Vanderhoof Has Donated Her Cells to UConn to Fuel its Cutting-Edge Autism Research Developing Future Gene Therapies

‘I hope this book is inspiring for people who want to start a business, pursue education in entrepreneurship, and for those who want to understand more about it’

Every year, the ceremony recognizes the efforts of employees, especially staff, in building community and promoting civility at the University

When Mary Kate Neumuth ’25 (CLAS) graduates from UConn a year early in May, she will continue a three-generation tradition of Husky alumni in her family

A grassroots success story driven by poignant songwriting


Got Research News?

Do you have an embargoed research publication or national meeting abstract presentation coming up? If you think it might catch the media’s attention due to its significant impact on the future of health sciences or patient care, please fill out this online form before the embargo lifts to have it featured by UConn Health’s News Team.