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

AdobeStock image of Alzheimer's disease patient brain scans.

UConn Uncovers New Clue on What is Leading to Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer’s and ALS

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

First annual New England Regional PoCUS Symposium hosted by UConn School of Medicine experts.

UConn Leading New England’s Point of Care Ultrasound Training

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

UConn Health patient Rafael Azevedo at Delta Air Lines headquarters in Atlanta celebrating after successfully landing a plane during his high-tech flight simulator training experience.

Against All Odds: Man Pursues Goal of Becoming a Pilot After Overcoming Rare ‘Suicide Disease’

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

Coach Calhoun and attendees of his presenation

Coach Calhoun Brings Championship Leadership to UConn Health’s Department of Neurosurgery

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.

Dr. HIlary Onyiuke portrait

Dr. Hilary Onyiuke Among ‘Elite 8’ in Augmented Reality Spine Surgery

Appointed to National Technical Board for Augmedics xvision® Spine System

Dr Moss and members of augmetics hold 10k sign

Augmedics Completes 10,000th Augmented Reality Spine Surgery – Performed at UConn Health

The record-setting 10,000th case was performed by Dr. Isaac Moss, Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at UConn Health. The orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery teams began using Augmedics in May 2022, becoming the first in central Connecticut to offer AR navigated spine surgery. Today, with six spine surgeons across the orthopedic and neurosurgery departments regularly utilizing xvision, it’s one of the largest AR programs in the country.

Harvesting Walnuts in California During Fall Season

Walnut Consumption Curbs Inflammation and Colon Cancer Risk

Clinical trial confirms the health benefits of eating walnuts to improve colonic health and for cancer prevention

UConn Hunger Symposium

Inaugural UConn Hunger Symposium

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Tours UConn Health’s Husky Harvest Food Pantry

Kristina Delgado is the graduate student 2025 Commencement speaker for the UConn Graduate School programs based at UConn Health (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo).

Commencement Student Speaker Spotlight: Kristina Delgado

Delgado is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Science and the Graduate School’s student speaker for UConn Health’s 54th Commencement on May 12, 2025

Scenes from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony three in Gampel Pavilion on May 5, 2024.

2025 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

Speakers from a broad range of fields and backgrounds will share their wisdom with UConn’s Class of 2025

A Black woman in a group of marchers on a bridge holds a sign that says

Diverse Global Scholars on Antisemitism, Antiblack Racism Come to UConn This Week

Black Jewish Scholars on Antiblack Racism and Antisemitism conference will be held on April 29 and April 30

Erin Scanlon

Study Examines Attitudes, Challenges for Disabled Grad Students

UConn Physics Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Erin Scanlon, will lead the UConn portion of the joint, three-year, $1.3 million NSF-funded project with the University of Wisconsin and the University of Illinois

Students presenting at a poster session

Engineering Students Excel at UConn Stamford’s First Senior Design Day

Students shared their solutions for museum collection organization, social meetups, using AI to help file taxes, gameified startup pitches, online dating that prioritizes personality, and supporting investors

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