Research & Discovery

Dr. Bruce Strober, associate professor and vice chair of the Department of Dermatology at UConn Health, pictured in the dermatology clinical offices in Farmington. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo)

Dr. Bruce Strober, A Leader in Psoriasis Treatments

The UConn Health dermatologist recently testified before the FDA about treatment that could dramatically improve the lives of psoriasis patients.

A long-billed hermit male shows off his pointy beak, which he uses as a weapon during territorial disputes. (Photo by Maxime Aliaga)

Fighting for Females: The Evolution of a Hummingbird

New research from UConn explores how hummingbirds' beaks have evolved as weapons.

Immune cell communication, dendritic cells stimulated with adjuvant silicon microparticles interact with T cells. Taken using an FEI microscope, magnification 16,000x. (Rita Serda/FEI Image)

New Collaboration to Create World-Class Microscopy Center

UConn and scientific instrument maker FEI will create a center featuring some of the most advanced commercially available electron microscopes.

An African American congregation at worship. (iStock/UConn Photo)

Blending Faith and Science to Combat Obesity

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

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Student Researchers Win EPA Sustainability Grant

A UConn student team has won a $15,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in the first phase of the national P3 competition.

Mark Wegiel '15 (CLAS) working on the excavation of the Huis de Kreuningen (Photo courtesy of Kroum Batchvarov)

UConn Archaeologist Discovers 17th-century Shipwreck

The Dutch warship, which sank in battle in the Caribbean, provides key evidence for the maritime history of the period.

Fourth-graders perform an electromagnetic experiment with the help of their teacher Freddie DeJesus at Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford on Dec. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Increasing Diversity in Talented and Gifted Programs

UConn’s Neag School of Education receives top funding for talented and gifted research.

Preventing Obesity Across the Lifespan

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

Start-up Seeks Solution to Plastic Waste from Water Bottles

Voda, a start-up company with UConn roots, has developed a new beverage distribution service that customizes drinks to its users’ tastes.

Baby Talk in Any Language

UConn researcher Nairán Ramírez-Esparza has found that, regardless of the language, how you talk to young children matters.