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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Lab Notes

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A novel, non-invasive, skin micropatch technology is being tested at UConn Center on Aging and The Jackson Laboratory for its potential advantages over blood draws and biopsies for older adults
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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. Harold Moskowitz regularly lectures for UConn Health residents
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UConn Health Parkinson’s disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn research team in an FDA clinical study.
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The study aims to improve symptoms and patients’ overall quality of life
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The national honor recognizes his contributions to health, research, education, and social justice.
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He is retiring from UConn School of Medicine after 44 years of service.
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UConn Health Disparities Institute and Hispanic Health Council amplifying Latina voices to improve healthcare in Connecticut.
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UConn Health’s Dr. Ketan Bulsara joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
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UConn researchers have found that a crucial enzyme could be the key to safer, more effective medicines
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A social network where your net worth is your handle? Andi Duro’s twocents is changing the way people talk about wealth
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Manisha Sinha curated the latest exhibition at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, while Andy Horowitz was a member of the curatorial team that put together the show at the Museum of Connecticut History
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New England Public Research Leaders Collaborative takes home NORDP leadership award
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Donors increased funding for students’ emergency needs by 930% in latest fiscal year and provided 33,159 scholarships and fellowships to students since the campaign began
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