Allied Health Sciences

Man at a Pride parade

New Study Reveals Relationship Between HIV Risk Factors for LGBTQ+ Youth

A new study has uncovered empirical evidence that shows the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing HIV risk factors

Students walk across the campus at UConn Storrs in the autumn.

Connecticut High Schoolers Thriving in UConn Early College Experience Courses

More than 17,000 students participate annually in the ECE program at nearly 200 Connecticut high schools

The UConn large letter sign at dusk on June 12, 2021.

UConn’s Regional Campuses Gear Up for Exciting New Academic Year

About 2,000 first-year students are expected to start classes Monday in Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury

An older couple jogs along a seafront together.

New Geroscience Program Delves Into the Mysteries of Aging

'Our goal is to give as many students as possible a greater appreciation and understanding of aging'

Deborah Kyerematen ’25 (CAHNR) in front of the Capitol

Translating Knowledge into Policy as an Intern on the Hill

'What really draws me to health policy is the fact that it can have an impact on more than just one person. It can have a state-wide, or a nation-wide impact'

Man in a navy half-zip sweater using a smartphone

Allied Health Sciences Professor Uses mHealth Tools to Improve HIV and Substance Use Prevention Efforts in Malaysia

Prof. Roman Shrestha has won a $3.4M grant to optimize a smartphone app to improve access to health care for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Malaysia

Young Black man and woman stretch their legs on a paved trail

InCHIP Award Supports Ph.D. Student Research on Heart Disease Prevention in U.S. African Immigrants

Health Promotion Sciences Ph.D. student Richard Bannor's dissertation aims to address the gap in research on heart disease prevention and immigration status among Black populations.

Dean Indrajeet Chaubey

Chaubey Reappointed as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

During his first term, Chaubey oversaw record growth at CAHNR in research, academics, and extension engagement

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

Ten Students Earn Awards From Gilman Foundation

Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community

Young Building

CAHNR Establishes Collaborations with Indian Universities

The agreements allows the College, its students, and faculty to conduct research on a truly global scale