Month: February 2026

International Postdocs at UConn Pioneer New Frontiers in Drug and Vaccine Delivery

When postdoctoral researchers Hoang Quan Truong and Cao Thuy Giang Nguyen arrived at UConn in the spring of 2025, they brought with them more than technical expertise. They carried a global perspective shaped by years of international experiences and a common goal of improving lifesaving treatments around the world. UConn’s international research community plays a […]

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Ranked Number One in Orthopaedic Surgery in the U.S. by ScholarGPS

News Source: UConn Today Author: Jon D’Arpino Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., K.C.S.L., has been ranked number 1 in the U.S. in the Orthopaedic Surgery category for 2025 by ScholarGPS over the past 5 years. ScholarGPS ranks scholars based upon a rigorous quantitative assessment of contributions across multiple scientific layers. He is also […]

‘World’s Best’ for Fifth Year in a Row

News Source: UConn Today Author: Courtney Chandler UConn John Dempsey Hospital is a World’s Best Hospital for the fifth year in a row. The prestigious award from Newsweek and Statista is a result of quality metrics, recommendations from medical experts, and results from patient surveys. With now a half a decade of receiving this designation, UConn John Dempsey Hospital […]

UConn Business Student is Intern at 2026 Winter Olympics

News Source: UConn Today Author: Claire Hall During the summers when the Olympics are held, the 20 members of the extended Egan family gather together to cheer for their favorite athletes as they vie for medals in the international competition. “For us, it has always been a family event and a point of camaraderie,’’ says […]