Writer
Kim Krieger
Kim Krieger has covered politics from Capitol Hill and energy commodities from the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Her stories have exposed fraud in the California power markets and mathematical malfeasance in physics. And she knows what really goes on in the National Radio Quiet Zone. These days, Kim tells clear, compelling stories of the research at UConn. Her work connects Connecticut citizens and the press with the vast resources of their flagship public university. When not at UConn, she can be found kayaking among the beautiful Norwalk islands, digging in her garden, or occasionally enjoying the silence in the National Radio Quiet Zone.
Author Archive
Rejection by a Parent Stings Across Cultures
Parental rejection leads to negative behaviors and emotions that range from bullying to anxiety
December 20, 2021 | Kim Krieger
UConn Magazine: The Microbe Hunters
A coveted class explores the unseen life all around us
December 15, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Which Patients Benefit Most from Immunotherapy? This Tool Can Tell
Identifying effective treatments early can save cancer patients from months of fruitless therapies
December 8, 2021 | Kim Krieger
UConn Researchers: Deleting Dysfunctional Cells Alleviates Diabetes
A discovery that could lead to game-changing treatments for metabolic diseases
November 22, 2021 | Kim Krieger
To Young Brains, Language Is Language, Whether Signed or Spoken
Early access to language helps spur development in children, no matter the language
November 2, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Rare Form of Autism Exhales Secrets of Breathing
Research that could one day mean a sigh of relief for sufferers of a rare syndrome
October 13, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Stress Pushes Brain Cancer Cells to Adapt
Finding methods to more effectively neutralize evasive tumors
October 12, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Stress Pushes Brain Cancer Cells to Adapt
Glioblastoma multiformes are aggressive brain tumors with evasive properties. UConn Health is collaborating with The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine to study them, and have published evidence that potentially could provide insight leading to more effective treatment.
October 7, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Toxic Algae Blooms Are Getting Worse, but Oversight is Lacking
Currently, algae toxins aren't regulated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency
September 30, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Funding Graduate Students with Good Ideas Pays Off
Prestigious research grants help students devote themselves to exploring their theories
September 16, 2021 | Kim Krieger