School of Medicine

UConn Center on Aging Celebrates 30 Years

Since its founding in 1986, the UConn Center on Aging has become a national leader in advanced research, clinical trials, patient care, and medical education. Watch the video to learn how the Center is at the forefront of promoting health and independence as you age.

April 20, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington and Frank Barton

Dr. Pramod Srivastava, inventor of the ovarian cancer vaccine who directs the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health (UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

Recruitment Begins for World’s First Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Trial

The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health is now recruiting patients for the world’s first personalized genomics-driven ovarian cancer vaccine clinical trial.

April 20, 2017 | Lauren Woods

UConn School of Medicine is implementing the new Regenstrief EHR Clinical Learning Platform into its curriculum to further enhance student access and training in electronic health records which they will need to use as future physicians (UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

Ramping Up Electronic Health Record Training for Future Doctors

UConn School of Medicine is ramping up the education of future doctors with enhanced training on electronic health records (EHR).

April 19, 2017 | Lauren Woods

Soldier Surprises Mom at Work

Paul LeMaire, a U.S. Army soldier, returned early from his service in Afghanistan and surprised his Mom at work. Watch the video of their joyous, surprise reunion at UConn Health.

April 13, 2017 | Lauren Woods

Former UConn Softball Star Hits Homer for Her Health

Former student athlete Mandy Simjian learned important lessons as a star softball player at UConn. Now that mental toughness is helping the 37-year-old make some difficult decisions as she's treated for breast cancer. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health is helping Mandy win the biggest game of her life.

April 13, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington and Ethan Giorgetti

Patient’s Voice Restored Thanks to His Own Fat Cells

After years of having difficulty speaking because of a damaged vocal cord, Ed Favolise had his voice restored thanks to an unlikely source. Watch the video to see how UConn Health’s team of experts used Favolise’s own fat cells from his abdomen to repair his vocal cord and restore his quality of life.

April 13, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington and Ethan Giorgetti

UConn Health has launched a new program called Low Back NOW to help bring relief to patients suddenly struck by commonly occuring low back pain.

Low Back Pain Help in 24 Hours

UConn Health's newly launched Low Back NOW program offers patients same-day or next-day access to physical therapy within 24 hours to bring rapid relief for low back pain sufferers.

April 12, 2017 | Lauren Woods

UConn/CDC infographic shares tips for preventing mumps and recognizing its common symptoms.

Uptick in Mumps

With an uptick in reports of the mumps nationally, Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. David Banach at UConn Health discusses the latest information and best steps for prevention.

April 11, 2017 | Lauren Woods

At UConn Health 150 high school students from thirty-five schools attended the annual 54th Connecticut Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (CT-JSHS). The CT Area Health Education Center (AHEC) of UConn Health organized the March 11 event.

High School Science Students Shine at UConn Health Symposium

High School science students from across Connecticut attended a prestigious UConn Health symposium in March to show off their research findings and compete for college scholarships.

April 6, 2017 | CT AHEC & Lauren Woods

Addressing a Need in Autism Care

At UConn Health's child and adolescent psychiatry practice in West Hartford, Dr. Asima Zehgeer offers a specialty clinic for children with autism.

April 6, 2017 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)