University of Connecticut Health Center
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in academics, research, and clinical care. The campus hosts the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine with their respective graduate research programs, medical and dental clinics, and the UConn John Dempsey Hospital, rated as one of the World’s Best Hospitals for Infection Prevention and Patient Experience, and one of America’s Best-in-State Hospitals by Newsweek for the past four years. Recent investments in infrastructure, including new construction and renovated laboratory and teaching spaces, demonstrate a commitment to providing our faculty with access to the best possible infrastructure for scientific discovery, supporting Connecticut's and our region's need for innovation in service of our patients, transformative research, and society. We empower faculty, students, and industry partners to advance solutions that benefit Connecticut and the world, driving innovation, discovery, and societal impact through robust partnerships, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative environment.
University of Connecticut Health Center
Whetten Graduate Center, 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1006, Storrs, CT 06269-1006
What We Do
A state-of-the-art facility housing research centers focused on cybersecurity, materials testing, clean energy, and more, fostering collaboration with leading companies and organizations.
A network of over 85 centers and institutes supporting research, teaching, diversity, and outreach across disciplines such as genomics, neuroscience, human rights, and advanced manufacturing.
Provides access to advanced research equipment and laboratories supporting interdisciplinary research and innovation, including the Science 1 Research Center, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility, and the Connecticut Institute for Resilience & Climate Adaptation (CIRCA).
Comprehensive clinical research infrastructure at UConn Health and across campuses, supporting studies in addiction, aging, cardiovascular disease, and more.
Major research areas include Advanced Manufacturing, Bioscience & Precision Medicine, Data Science & AI, Energy & Sustainability, Health Promotion, Human Rights & Social Justice, Materials, National Security, and Neurodiversity & Neuroscience.
Guides inventors through the process of transforming discoveries into market-ready products and services, providing resources and expertise for commercialization and entrepreneurship.
Application Area
Show LessPsychological and Cognitive Health and Performance
Diagnostics
Digital Health Technologies
Show LessServices
Show LessInfectious Diseases
Key People
Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (VPRIE)
Executive Director for Operations; Associate Vice President for Research Finance
Associate Vice President for Research Sponsored Program Services
Associate Vice President for Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Associate Vice President for Research Development
Associate Vice President for Research Integrity
News & Updates
UConn researchers secured $368 million in research awards in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the university’s strong research enterprise.
UConn research generates an annual economic impact of $747 million for Connecticut.
UConn has increased its research expenditures by 37% over the past five years, demonstrating significant growth.
UConn researchers disclosed 83 inventions in fiscal year 2023, highlighting innovation and technology transfer.
UConn has been designated three times as a National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research.
Comprehensive overview of UConn's research achievements, impact, and financials for 2024.
A summary of major research accomplishments and milestones from 2024.
Review of UConn’s research achievements in health, quantum technology, and more.
Trustee Philip Rubin discusses UConn’s position in advancing research.
UConn School of Medicine introduces the Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging.
The Muon g-2 Theory Initiative publishes a white paper on the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon.
A UConn study shows emotional connection is higher during pre-game rituals than the game itself.
Profile of assistant professor Natale Sciolino and her work in physiology and neurobiology.
$11.5 million in state support awarded to UConn to deploy effective and inexpensive build-it-yourself air filter technology to every public school classroom across the state.
UConn astrophysicist Cara Battersby is a leader on NASA-selected interstellar probe team.
The National Institutes of Health is funding four significant projects for UConn researcher Thanh Nguyen, with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation further supporting his work.
UConn’s Research Enterprise celebrated a stellar year in 2024, eclipsing previous marks for expenditures and rising to meet global challenges.
A framework for environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability.
A repository of data detailing the personal experiences of more than 1,800 people living during the COVID-19 pandemic is available to researchers for the first time.
The state’s two premiere research universities are answering NSF’s call to catalyze regional economic and societal well-being through technological innovation.
A regional collaborative to address cybersecurity infrastructure needs for the Northeast Corridor, launched in May 2024.
An event offering high schoolers hands-on science experiences and fostering diversity in STEM.
A modern, mobile-friendly website built on the Aurora service, enhancing user experience and accessibility.