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Game On: UConn 4-H Introduces Youth to Biotechnology
A new online game from UConn Extension helps youth build awareness of biotechnology and the potential careers it could lead to
Food Microbiologist Shares Long-Brewing Passion for Making Craft Beer
Whether it’s to make cheese, ice cream, or beer, Dennis D’Amico’s unique approach to the science of food keeps his passion brewing
CAHNR Alum Nancy Kirkiles-Smith Rediscovers Passion for Nutrition with Weekend Kitchen
Combining her knowledge of immunology and nutrition, Nancy Kirkiles-Smith helps people see that living by the adage "you are what you eat" can also be a lot of fun
CAHNR Establishes Collaborations with Indian Universities
The agreements allows the College, its students, and faculty to conduct research on a truly global scale
$10 Million USDA Poultry Sustainability Grant Making Progress on All Initiatives
With an eye to safeguarding animal, human, and environmental health, the multi-institution project is improving broiler production by relying on environmentally friendly approaches and no antibiotics
UConn Lab Sequences Rabies in Black Bear
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) published findings after they sequenced the entire genome of the virus and compared it with existing rabies sequences from other animals
CAHNR Celebrates Kirklyn Kerr’s Decades of Service
Members of the College and University community came together to recognize Dean Kerr's 30-plus years of service to UConn
Innovative Algae Technologies Help UConn Teams Advance in National Competition
The interdisciplinary teams will develop sustainable, algae-based products for use as a poultry feed supplement and food preservative
A Legacy of Vaccine Innovations
In honor of World Vaccine Day and CAHNR’s 10th Anniversary of Health, take a moment to learn about some of the College’s contributions to ensuring public health through the development of novel vaccines and vaccine research
Delicious Medicine: UConn Extension and Danbury’s Food Farmacy
UConn Extension nutrition experts are helping hundreds of shoppers use food as medicine and learn about healthy cooking