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.

08/14/26
UConn’s Largest Medical School Class Yet Dons 117 New White Coats

August 14 marked the annual White Coat Ceremony milestone for the incoming Class of 2030 at UConn School of Medicine.
08/14/26
For the Love of UConn

UConn School of Medicine 2026 Annual Report
08/11/26
School of Medicine 2026 Faculty Appointments

The Academic Affairs Subcommittee of the Board of Directors at UConn Health announced this August the new senior rank appointments for UConn School of Medicine faculty.
08/10/26
Courage: A UConn Medical Student’s Journey Battling Brain Cancer

“I now want to help people like me!” says future doctor Ethan Gasteyer sharing how he has received “endless support” from those at UConn. “Huskies are amazing!”
08/06/26
Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine

The return of the Mohs Surgery fellowship is part of UConn medical school’s dedicated mission of always training the next generation of providers.
08/05/26
‘Healthy Rounds’: Wide World of Western Sports

Dr. Anthony Alessi shares his experience in this unique sports culture
08/04/26
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Featured in America 250 Film on the Future of Biomedical Engineering

National documentary spotlights Laurencin’s contributions to biomedical engineering and regenerative engineering
08/03/26
A Day on Capitol Hill for CT AHEC

CT AHEC joined colleagues in Washington, D.C. from across the U.S. to educate state, regional, and national representatives.