2011 Feature Stories
August 2011
August 22, 2011
White Coat Ceremonies Held for Medical and Dental School Classes of 2015
August 19, 2011
JAMA Study: Gout Drug Effective for Severe Cases
August 18, 2011
A Commitment to Community Service
August 18, 2011
UConn and Connecticut’s Economic Future
August 17, 2011
Back to Bed 
August 17, 2011
New Cancer Support Group at Health Center Features Quilting
August 16, 2011
Health Center Study Finds Training Approach Appears to Improve Surgical Residents’ Patient Communication Skills for Specific Cases
August 12, 2011
Career Research Award Named After UConn Health Center’s Dr. Laurencin
August 12, 2011
New Book Explores Science Behind a Low Carbohydrate Diet
August 11, 2011
Slimming Superfoods – Nutritional Powerhouses That Can Also Help You Lose Weight 
August 10, 2011
Does Your Hearing Do the Job?
August 9, 2011
West Nile Virus More Widespread Than Last Year – Tips on How to Protect Yourself
August 8, 2011
The Universe in Your Skull
August 5, 2011
President Herbst at the Health Center – A Chance to Share Your Ideas About the Future
August 4, 2011
Mock-Ups of Patient Room Gives Health Center Staff a Chance to Give Feedback
August 4, 2011
Poised on the Bioscience Frontier
August 2, 2011
Dr. Gerard N. Burrow Is Stepping Down as Chairman of the UConn Health Center’s Board of Directors
August 1, 2011
UConn Health Center August Programs
July 2011
July 28, 2011
Bioscience Connecticut Update
July 28, 2011
Health Center History: There’s More to Explore
July 27, 2011
Greenstein Among Contributors to Genetic Discovery Published in New England Journal of Medicine
July 27, 2011
Summertime Asthma Triggers – What You Can Do to Prevent an Attack
July 26, 2011
Engineering Earlier Ovarian Cancer Detection
July 25, 2011
Medical School Alum Returns to Support Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP)
July 21, 2011
Nine Health Center Scientists Sharing $4.4M in State Stem Cell Grants
July 21, 2011
Coast to Coast for a Cure Cyclists More Than Halfway Home
July 20, 2011
Arciero Honored for Contribution to Sports Medicine Education
July 19, 2011
High Marks for Geriatrics Rank Dempsey Among ‘Best Hospitals’
July 18, 2011
A Symbiotic Relationship
July 15, 2011
Genetics and Developmental Biology Researchers Awarded Nearly $10 Million in NIH Funding Over the Past Few Months
July 14, 2011
UConn Dentists Travel to Alaska to Provide Dentures for Native Communities
July 13, 2011
2011 UConn Cancer Research Golf Tournament to Support Technology Upgrade
July 11, 2011
Celebrating Life
July 11, 2011
50th Anniversary Commemoration on Display at Legislative Office Building
July 8, 2011
With Army Grant, Rowe Proceeds Cautiously with Bone Regeneration Research
July 8, 2011
Graduate School Students Celebrate 28th Annual Graduate Student Research Day
July 7, 2011
Managing Pain Caused by Summer Sports
July 6, 2011
President Herbst and Husband Donate $100,000 to Establish Scholarship
July 5, 2011
Congratulations to Pediatric Dentistry Residents
July 1, 2011
Health Center Receives Major Gift to Support Research at Institute for Regenerative Engineering
July 1, 2011
Health Center Physician Solves TV Anchor’s Dad’s Medical Mystery
June 2011
June 30, 2011
Leadership Unveils Elements of ‘Master Plan’
June 29, 2011
New England Musculoskeletal Institute Bone Repair Research Makes Cover
June 28, 2011
Preventing Obesity in Kids
June 27, 2011
Search Committee Named for Next Vice President for Health Affairs and
Medical School Dean
June 24, 2011
Enhancing Clinical Care
June 23, 2011
Auxiliary Remembers Celeste LeWitt, Presents Scholarships
June 22, 2011
Garden Has Roots in the Community
June 21, 2011
Scientists Receive Research Awards to Study Osteoporosis
June 20, 2011
Austin and Liang Named to Interim Positions
June 20, 2011
Beware of Bug Season
June 16, 2011
Researchers Study Genomic Stability of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
June 16, 2011
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Steps Down as Vice President of Health Affairs and Medical School Dean
June 15, 2011
Dental Alumni Gather at AAPD Conference
June 15, 2011
Riders, Walkers Join Calhoun Despite Rain
June 14, 2011
First-years Preparing to Cycle Cross Country to Fight Leukemia
June 14, 2011
Getting Close with Baby
June 13, 2011
A Brilliant Vision
June 13, 2011
A New Way to Cheer Up Hospital Patients
June 10, 2011
Grip Strength Is Good Indicator of Overall Health
June 10, 2011
Bird Lays Eggs in Middle of Dowling South Parking Lot
June 9, 2011
Deans' Symposium on Continuous Quality Improvement
June 8, 2011
Bioscience Connecticut Proposal Wins Final Legislative Approval
June 7, 2011
NEMSI Research Day Marks Its Fifth Year of Collaborations Between Basic Science and Clinical Faculty
June 7, 2011
Practice Makes Perfect – And Helps Avoid Unnecessary Exams
June 6, 2011
Countdown to Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride
June 3, 2011
Snoring Kids Prone to Cardiovascular Problems as Adults, Study Suggests
June 3, 2011
Lyme Disease - Why Do Some Fare Better than Others?
June 1, 2011
Fish Oil May Reduce Postpartum Depression Symptoms
June 1, 2011
June Programs, Events
May 2011
May 31, 2011
Health Center Nurse Is Son’s Kidney Donor
May 31, 2011
Advancing Care Through Research
May 27, 2011
CICATS Symposium Sets Sights on Sickle Cell
May 26, 2011
Wii Workout Can Help COPD Patients Breathe Easier
May 25, 2011
Study Shows Many Older Americans Not Getting Sufficient Calcium
May 24, 2011
Teaching and Faculty Award Winners Announced
May 24, 2011
Back to Bike to Work
May 23, 2011
Internationally Prominent Specialist and Academician Is New Chairman of the
Department of Medicine
May 20, 2011
Watercolors, Puppets and Kindergarten Masterpieces on Display in Lobby and LeWitt Gallery
May 18, 2011
Summer Sandal Season May Prove Perilous for Your Feet
May 17, 2011
Gov. Malloy Announces New Bioscience Connecticut Initiative
May 17, 2011
Angelman Syndrome Researchers Aim to Give Back by Participating in Walk
May 16, 2011
Commencement 2011
May 12, 2011
Physician Leadership Symposium – Developing Skills Not Taught in Medical School
May 12, 2011
Graduate School Commencement Speaker: A Scientific Mind
May 11, 2011
Season’s Last Massey Lecture to Revisit Early U.S. Medicine
May 10, 2011
Calhoun Ride Back for Fifth Year
May 10, 2011
Collaborative Research Day Focused on a Better Understanding of Developmental Disorders
May 9, 2011
Health Center Celebrates Its Nurses
May 6, 2011
Austin Schirmer’s Leadership Skills Prompt Positive Changes
May 5, 2011
Informatics Maven Sees Challenge, Opportunity at UConn
May 4, 2011
Scientists Find Gene Linked
to Alcohol Consumption
May 4, 2011
TIP-ing the Future in Connecticut’s Favor
May 3, 2011
May Is Melanoma Month – UConn Dermatologist Warns of Tanning Bed Dangers
May 2, 2011
Renowned Pediatric Dentist Discusses Advances in Oral Health Care
May 2, 2011
Huey Starts New Role with New Discussion Series on Health Care Changes
May 2, 2011
May Programs, Events
April 2011
April 29, 2011
Commencement Speaker Ready to Be ‘The Dentist’
April 28, 2011
Canalis Delivers First Posthumous Raisz Lectureship
April 27, 2011
2011 High School Mini Medical/Dental School Graduates
April 26, 2011
Library Books Can’t Escape Father Time
April 25, 2011
Curious About Your Cholesterol?
April 25, 2011
The Curriculum: "A Model for Other Schools to Follow"
April 21, 2011
Two New Husky Heroes Honored
April 19, 2011
Second White Coat Gala ‘A Tremendous Success’
April 18, 2011
Aging Research Day Returns for Second Year
April 18, 2011
New Study Aims to Offer More
Evidence of Meningitis Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy
April 18, 2011
‘Dream Wedding’ Caps Whirlwind Journey for Health Center Nurse
April 15, 2011
Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center Aces Latest Accreditation Site Survey
April 15, 2011
Three Dental Students Honored with NIDCAR Training Grant Award
April 15, 2011
World Renowned Forensic Scientist Dr. Henry Lee Is Guest Speaker for Commencement
April 13, 2011
Auxiliary Working to Help Survivors Cast Away Their Cancer
April 12, 2011
UConn Firefighters Provide CPR/AED Training for Avon Volunteers
April 11, 2011
Colonial History Expert Giving April Massey History of Medicine Talk
April 11, 2011
First Classes Admitted
April 8, 2011
UConn Medical Students Attend
Women in Surgery Symposium
April 7, 2011
New Football Coach Is Special Guest at Sports Injury Program
April 6, 2011
Listen to a Health eChat About the Warning Signs of Heart Failure
April 6, 2011
UConn Well-Represented at National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting
April 4, 2011
Hundreds of High School Students Attend Clinical Career Day 2011
April 4, 2011
Rethinking Long-Term Care
April 1, 2011
Doctors’ Day Awards 2011
March 2011
March 31, 2011
Mission Trip to Chile – A Plus for Dental Students and the Children They Treat
March 30, 2011
UConn Health Center Upcoming Programs
March 29, 2011
An Opportunity to Do Wonderful Things
March 28, 2011
Urban Service Track Members Present at ADEA’s Annual Conference
March 25, 2011
Health, Safety and Environment Fair Celebrates 50
March 25, 2011
Avon Students Raise Funds for Children's Cancer
March 24, 2011
Medical School Reaps the Benefits of Student’s Passion for Photography
March 23, 2011
StemCONN 2011 Highlights Most Recent Discoveries in Stem Cell Research
March 22, 2011
Embracing Technology to Advance Dental Science
March 18, 2011
Join the Million Challenge – Take a Diabetes Risk Test
March 18, 2011
Medical School Class of 2011 Achieves Highest Match Rate in Recent Years
March 17, 2011
Children Act Fast – So Do Poisons: National Poison Prevention Week Is March 20 to 26
March 16, 2011
Laying the Groundwork
March 15, 2011
A Passion for Learning
March 14, 2011
Co-Discoverer of Lipitor® Speaks at Health Center About New Cholesterol Drug
March 11, 2011
It May Be March, but a Nutritious Pregnancy Diet Shouldn’t Force You into Madness
March 11, 2011
New Hip Procedure Gets You Back in the Swing of Things
March 10, 2011
Using Stem Cells to Regrow Muscle and Bone
March 9, 2011
More Health Center Research on Colorectal Cancer Link to Tobacco Use
March 8, 2011
Daylight Saving Time - Tips on How to Get a Better Nights Sleep
March 8, 2011
Janine Gelineau - Not "Just a Photographer"
March 4, 2011
Cell and Genome Sciences Building Wins Prestigious Laboratory Design Award
March 4, 2011
A Half-Century of Service
March 2, 2011
Health Center Supports Proposal to Create an Umbilical Cord Blood Bank
March 2, 2011
NICU Study Focuses on Kangaroo Care Program
March 1, 2011
March Programs, Events
February 2011
February 28, 2011
Health Center Names New Director of Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center
February 25, 2011
Brushing Up on Dental Do’s and Don’ts
February 24, 2011
The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services Announces First Births from Frozen Eggs
February 23, 2011
Researchers Closing in on Link Between Genetics, Alcoholism
February 22, 2011
Medical Student Recounts Experience as AMSA Health Justice Fellow
February 22, 2011
New Bladder Cancer Support Group to Meet Saturday
February 18, 2011
New High-Tech Tool Helps Health Center Researchers Make New Discoveries
February 17, 2011
Introducing Health eChat
February 16, 2011
Dental School Opens Lab, Honors Emeritus Professor
February 15, 2011
Kick Up Your Heels Campaign Raises Awareness
About Heart Disease
February 14, 2011
Cell and Genome Sciences Building Dedicated by Gov. Malloy
February 11, 2011
Can C-sections Influence Evolution?
February 10, 2011
Heart Failure Symposium: Care Across the Continuum
February 9, 2011
Cardiologist Discusses Heart Rhythm Irregularities
February 9, 2011
February Heart Month – Raising Awareness About Women’s Heart Health
February 8, 2011
A Retrospective of Alan Tompkins Work Is on Exhibit in LeWitt Gallery
February 8, 2011
Health Center Leader Laurencin Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Engineering
February 4, 2011
Incoming President Susan Herbst Visits the Health Center
February 4, 2011
Advanced Technology for Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center Patients
February 3, 2011
Hypertension Expert Publishes First Human Study of New Blood Pressure Drug
February 1, 2011
State Grants Pay Off with Key Yale, UConn Stem Cell Finding
February 1, 2011
Ongoing Study Compares Treatments for PTSD - Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Needed
January 2011
January 31, 2011
Gift Honors Father's Love for UConn, Dentistry
January 31, 2011
February Events at the UConn Health Center
January 27, 2011
Students Observe MLK Day by Volunteering to Help Those in Need
January 26, 2011
Urban Service Track Update
January 24, 2011
New Basic Science Researchers Join Health Center Faculty
January 21, 2011
Training Tomorrow’s Experts in Aging
January 20, 2011
Wildlife, Medicine Bottles, and Landscape Photographs on Display in Health Center Lobbies
January 19, 2011
Lieberman Receives Prestigious Urist Award
January 18, 2011
A Personal Decision - Genetic Counselors Provide Valuable Guidance for Cancer Patients
January 13, 2011
Celebrating 50 Years
January 11, 2011
Winter Wipe-Outs – Preventing Hand and Wrist Injuries
January 11, 2011
Cardiac Imaging Study Shows PROMISE
January 10, 2011
The 19th Century Goes Digital
January 6, 2011
Can Lighting Impact the Food Choices of Finicky Teens?
January 5, 2011
Meet the Health Center’s First Newborn of 2011
January 4, 2011
UConn Cardiologists Uncover New Heart Attack Warning Sign
January 4, 2011
Nutritional Supplements – Which Ones Should You Consider Adding to Your Diet?
January 3, 2011
January Events at the UConn Health Center