2009 Feature Stories
December 2009
December 29, 2009
Remembering Charles Huntington III
December 29, 2009
Exploring Ways to Eliminate One of America’s Biggest Cancer Killers
December 28, 2009
Hypertension Experts: Nighttime Blood Pressure an Important Predictor of Harm
December 22, 2009
New Mechanism Explains Some Brain Injuries
December 18, 2009
Two UConn Faculty Elected Fellows of AAAS
December 17, 2009
Event Explores the Aging of State, Nation
December 15, 2009
Grant Funds Research on Cancer Prevention in Dental Setting
December 14, 2009
Seeing Family for the Holidays? Scientists Discover How the Stress Might Kill You
December 11, 2009
Public Safety Overhaul Nearly Complete
December 11, 2009
Unique Art Exhibits on Display at LeWitt Gallery and Main Lobby
December 8, 2009
Androgen Deprivation
Therapy for Prostate Cancer – Does the Benefit Justify the Risk?
December 7, 2009
Don’t Be Fooled by Fancy Devices – Oral Exams Still the Best Option
December 4, 2009
Getting the Word Out About Spina Bifida and Folic Acid
December 3, 2009
Dental Specialists Studying Bone Health and Dental Implants
December 2, 2009
Medical Students Share Stories from Lea’s Foundation
Cross-country Bike Trek
December 1, 2009
Factors from Common Human Bacteria May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis
December 1, 2009
Small School BIG
Accomplishments
November 2009
November 30, 2009
Researchers Discover Biological Basis of 'Bacterial Immune System'
November 25, 2009
Helping Those in Need of Shoes, Foot Care
November 24, 2009
Auxiliary Reports Another Happy Holiday Bazaar
November 23, 2009
Focusing on New Options
November 23, 2009
Thanksgiving – Don’t Just Talk Turkey
November 20, 2009
Gift Supports Vision in Arts and Medicine
November 19, 2009
Health Center Faculty Vote to Unionize in Tight Election
November 18, 2009
Know Better Place Leading Effort to Clear the Air
November 18, 2009
Memories Can Last a Lifetime
November 17, 2009
Family Centered Care on Display
November 16, 2009
Research by Health Center Scientist Leads to Better Understanding of How Ticks Transmit Lyme Disease to Humans
November 13, 2009
Health Center Recognized for Quality Improvements in Several Areas
November 13, 2009
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Commonly Misdiagnosed Because Symptoms Mimic the Flu – Important to Have CO Detector in Home
November 9, 2009
Parkinson's Patient Can Rest Easy After Deep
Brain Stimulation
November 9, 2009
Local Organization Awards Grants to Breast Cancer Researchers
November 5, 2009
Diabetes Myths and Misconceptions Still Exist
November 5, 2009
Laurencin Offers Glimpse into Promising Future
November 3, 2009
Flu Update - New Visitor Restrictions Implemented at Health Center Due to H1N1 Concerns
November 2, 2009
Federal Stimulus Funds Spur UConn Science and Research Projects
November 2, 2009
Auxiliary Carrying Out Good Deeds with Tongue Depressors
October 2009
October 30, 2009
Geneticist Bruce Mayer Awarded Competitive NIH Challenge Grant
October 29, 2009
Dental School Students Organize General Dentistry Interest Group
October 28, 2009
Rizzotti Shares Insight at Girls’ Sports Injury Prevention Program
October 27, 2009
Health Center Researchers Find Occupational Illnesses in Connecticut Remain Stable but Still Higher than National Average
October 27, 2009
Medical Students Join Gold Humanism Honor Society
October 22, 2009
It’s Time to Celebrate
October 21, 2009
Pink Is the Color of the Month at University Dentists
October 20, 2009
Find Out How You Can Get a Free Flu Shot
October 19, 2009
Pamela Nixon Navigates Patients Through Cancer Care
October 16, 2009
First Phase of State's Artificial Turf Study Completed by Health Center Researchers
October 14, 2009
Researchers Studying How Genetic Disorder Develops – In a Petri Dish
October 14, 2009
Breast Cancer and Beyond – A Conversation with the Experts
October 13, 2009
Vitamin D Low, Blood Pressure High?
October 9, 2009
Keeping Young Female Athletes in the Game
October 8, 2009
The Science of Red Wine and Dark Chocolate
October 8, 2009
Stem Cells Which "Fool Immune System" May Provide Vaccination for Cancer
October 6, 2009
Health Center Launches Research Consortium with Eye on Crucial Grant
October 2, 2009
Understanding a Woman’s Heart
October 1, 2009
Health Center Is Thinking Pink
September 2009
September 30, 2009
Jazzing It Up for Breast Cancer
September 29, 2009
UConn Announces $600 Million Capital Campaign; $155-Million Goal for Health Center
September 29, 2009
Dental Researchers Study Potential Treatment for Common Chemotherapy Side Effect
September 28, 2009
NICU Nurses Volunteer Their Time and Expertise to NICU Nurses in India
September 24, 2009
The Vote Is In! UConn Health Center Doctors Are the Best
September 24, 2009
Loew Awarded Multi-Million Dollar NIH Grant Aimed at Encouraging Transformative Research
September 23, 2009
Discovery Series Returns with a Laugh
September 22, 2009
Health Center Researchers Find Combination Gene Therapy Effective in Healing Hearts
September 21, 2009
New Board Chairman Calls for Pursuit of Excellence
September 21, 2009
UConn’s
‘Next Top Doc’ Interviewed by NBC’s Top Doc
September 16, 2009
JAMA Study: Improvements in Alternative to Surgery or Radiation to Treat
Prostate Cancer
September 16, 2009
Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center Leading Regional Research Network
September 11, 2009
Department of Dermatology Highlights Fundraising Efforts, Potential
September 11, 2009
School of Dental Medicine Launches New Alumni Association
September 11, 2009
A New Study Aimed at Helping Asthma Sufferers Breathe Easier
September 10, 2009
Health Officials Are Bracing for an Especially Difficult Flu Season
This Year
September 8, 2009
Mentoring, Mother's Professional Influence Leads to a Lifetime of Success for Laurencin
September 8, 2009
Enhance Your Well-Being Through Know Better Place
September 4, 2009
Remembering Dr. Richard Garibaldi
September 4, 2009
Hartford Medical Society Re-opens Historical Library at Health Center
September 3, 2009
South Park Inn 5k Road Race Saturday September 12; Includes Free Skin Cancer Screenings
September 1, 2009
Programs for Health Care’s Underrepresented Prepare Students for Dental, Medical School
August 2009
August 31, 2009
New Insights into Limb Formation
August 31, 2009
Illumina Genome Analyzer – Taking Genomic Research to the Next Level
August 27, 2009
Soy Doesn’t Impact Bone Density
August 26, 2009
No Pain – No Gain: Weight Loss Study Rewards Those Who Lose
August 26, 2009
Coast to Coast Cyclists Reschedule Last Leg of Fundraising Ride
August 26, 2009
Aging Skin – Did You Know?
August 25, 2009
Health Center Researcher Awarded Multimillion Dollar Defense Department Grant
August 24, 2009
Future Doctors Attend White Coat Ceremony
August 21, 2009
Han Lab Research Published in Science Signaling
August 21, 2009
Med Student Is ‘Next Top Doc’
August 18, 2009
Hot Dog Lunch Celebrates Summer
August 18, 2009
First of New Radiology Tools Up and Running at Health Center
August 14, 2009
Stem Cells – Boosting the Chances of a Breakthrough in Bone Repair
August 14, 2009
Ugandan Health Clinic Thriving Thanks to UConn Medical School Volunteers
June 2009
June 8, 2009
Health Center Researcher Receives Grant to
Study Parasites
May 2009
May 21, 2009
Health Center Faculty Honoree a Champion of
Primary Care
April 2009
April 27, 2009
Physician Recalls Early Days of Pediatric
Residency Program
April 20, 2009
Medical Students Learn from SimMan, a Patient
Simulator
April 20, 2009
Study to Look at Effects of Smoking on High Blood Pressure
March 2009
March 23, 2009
Exploring the Link Between Gum Infections and
Kidney Disease
March 16, 2009
Study Examines Impact of Exercise on Older
Women Who Smoke
March 2, 2009
Health Center Offers Help to Children with Sleep Disorders
February 2009
February 17, 2009
Biomaterials Engineer Receives State Award for Innovation
February 9, 2009
CASE Endorses Hospital Proposal in Report to
General Assembly
January 2009
January 26, 2009
Health Center Program Uses Holistic Approach to Ease Pain