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Genetic Discovery May Lead to Better Understanding of Cancer

A Health Center researcher took part in a study that answered a key question about genetic mutation.

Dr. Gerard N. Burrow Is Stepping Down as Chairman of the UConn Health Center’s Board of Directors

Dr. Gerard N. Burrow, chairman of the Health Center’s Board of Directors for the last five years, announced today that he is stepping down at the end of his term on Aug. 31. However, he will continue to serve as co-chairman, along with Dr. Mun Choi of the School of Engineering, of the search committee […]

Poised on the Bioscience Frontier

The director of the Stem Cell Institute discusses the state Bioscience initiative.

UConn Health Center August Programs

Here is a list of University of Connecticut Health Center programs scheduled in August and early September. Nutrition for a Healthy Heart Wednesday, August 3, 2 to 4 p.m., UConn Health Center, Dowling North Building The UConn Health Center’s Healthy Nutrition program invites you on a journey to a lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and […]

Bioscience Connecticut Update

President Herbst says the University is already proceeding with plans to implement the initiative.

Managing Pain Caused by Summer Sports

A UConn sports medicine expert offers tips to prevent and cope with possible injury.

Health Center History: There’s More to Explore

This year’s celebration of the UConn Health Center’s 50th anniversary appears to have sparked an interest on campus about the Health Center’s history and how it became the institution it is today. “The 50th anniversary section of the Health Center’s website (http://celebrate50.uchc.edu) features a lengthy article highlighting various aspects of our history, but many employees, […]

Greenstein Among Contributors to Genetic Discovery Published in New England Journal of Medicine

Researchers studying the rare disorder Proteus syndrome say they’ve answered an important question about the genetic mutation that causes it, potentially opening a path that could lead to a better understanding of cancer. The research, led by the National Human Genome Research Institute, had contributors throughout the world, including Dr. Robert Greenstein from the UConn […]

Summertime Asthma Triggers – What You Can Do to Prevent an Attack

Summertime can be prime time for asthma attacks. More Americans than ever before say they are suffering from asthma. In fact, asthma and allergies impact 1 out of 4 Americans. It is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases. Health Center pulmonologist, Dr. Jennifer Kanaan, says certain summertime triggers can prompt an asthma […]

Garden Has Roots in the Community

A vegetable garden in Hartford is a collaboration between the Health Center and community partners.