Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

Chris DeFrancesco has been writing for UConn Health since 2007. He is a proud graduate of UConn’s journalism program. As an undergraduate in Storrs he was one of the play-by-play voices of UConn men’s and women’s basketball on WHUS-FM, a writer for the Daily Campus, and a campus shuttle bus driver. He’s been a freelance writer, editor of two weekly newspapers (Bloomfield Journal and Windsor Locks Journal), and most notably a reporter and anchor on WTIC NewsTalk 1080. He is a four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcasters Association Walt Dibble Award for Personal Excellence in Radio. Chris also is an elected officer in his union (UHP Local 3837) and serves on the board of the Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest-running youth theatre program. He lives in Newington with his wife, Caroline, daughter, Audrey, and their dogs, Spot and Alex.

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Dr. Douglas Peterson signs the membership roster of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, before accepting the honor of Fellowship in Dental Surgery Without Examination. (Photo provided by Dr. Matthew Peterson)

Dental Professor, Oral Oncology Chief Awarded Prestigious Scottish Fellowship

With a signature of the membership roster of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dr. Douglas Peterson accepted one of the institution’s highest international honors.

October 6, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health

Genetic Counselors Offer Free Presentation on Hereditary Cancers

Learn the significance of family history and risk of breast and ovarian cancers.

September 30, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health
Lot K is reserved exclusively for students effective Oct. 3, 2011. A student ID badge is required to lift the gate weekdays from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Student-only Parking Highlights Changes at Health Center

Efforts to improve the student experience include the exclusive lot plus a new lounge and bookstore.

September 29, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health
Jessica Johnson is a Pisacano Scholar and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors. Then she'll finish med school. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Medical Student Recognized for Commitment to Family Medicine

Jessica Johnson is a Pisacano Scholar and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors.

September 26, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health
UConn Health Center building

Health Center VP/Dean Interviews to Start Next Month

The search committee expects to narrow the field of candidates in the coming weeks.

September 23, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health

UConn Researchers Find Incentives Effective for Weight Loss

A study published in The American Journal of Medicine shows those given the chance to win a prize for meeting goals lost more weight.

September 15, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

Research & Discovery UConn Health
Dr. Cato Laurencin

Laurencin Appointed to High-level Federal Advisory Council

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin has started a four-year term with the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

September 12, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health
Refrigerator

Post-Irene Outages Can Present Health Hazards

Poison Control Center experts offer tips on food safety and carbon monoxide dangers.

August 30, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health
Dr. Lindsay Bliss is holding up a checklist that she designed to improve the culture of the operating room.

Surgical Resident Committed to Operating Room Safety

Dr. Lindsay Bliss is determined to improve the culture of the operating room.

August 29, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health
From left: Tom Williams, Greg Hebert and James Alex on the Pacific shore in San Francisco at the start of their journey June 19. (Photos provided by the Coast to Coast for a Cure 2011 blog)

Back from Cross-country Trek, 40 Miles to the Atlantic

Three UConn medical students invite all to join them Sept. 17 (new date) for the completion of their coast-to-coast ride to fight leukemia.

August 24, 2011 |

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Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS), and Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)

UConn Health