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UConn Health Melanoma Patients Benefit from New Immunotherapy Drug
Patients young and old share their stories of successful treatment with a new drug that boosts their own immune system.
Dr. Laurencin Receives National Medal of Technology & Innovation
The White House honored Dr. Cato Laurencin of UConn and UConn Health on May 19, as a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation's highest honor for technological achievement.
Dr. Pramod Srivastava Named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Pramod K. Srivastava of UConn Health has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for his long-standing inventions in the area of cancer immunotherapy including a promising vaccine for ovarian cancer.
Promise of Personalized Medicine in Dentistry Embraces Team Approach
Dentistry ties into what’s known as “systemic health.” Dr. R. Lamont MacNeil, dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, shares his perspective on the future of health care.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Receives Society for Biomaterials’ Highest Honor
Dr. Cato T Laurencin of UConn and UConn Health will receive the highest honor of The Society for Biomaterials.
Cardiology Physician-Scientist Joins UConn Health/JAX Genomic Medicine
Dr. Travis Hinson, cardiologist and researcher of heart muscle diseases, has been recruited to UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) for Genomic Medicine.
UConn Health/JAX Scientist Named AAAS Fellow
Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher of UConn Health/JAX has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
UConn School of Medicine Reshaping the Future of Medical Education
UConn School of Medicine was selected by the American Medical Association (AMA) to join its Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to reshape the medical education of the future.