Dr. Robert Sherwin, investigates whether consumption of commonly-consumed sugars, such as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), affects neural responses in reward-motivation, hunger-satiety, and decision-making areas of the human brain, thereby potentially altering eating behavior.
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Altering Microbial Communities in the Gut
The Kriegel lab is interested in understanding how genetics shape the microbiome, the collection of all microbes living on us. These microbes are needed for immune and metabolic functions of healthy people.
Involvement of Stress-Signaling Molecules in Metabolic Functions
Prof. Alon Chen, Dr. Yael Kuperman, and Dr. Gerald I. Shulman will exchange expertise and knowledge available at the Yale and Weizmann Institute Metabolic Phenotyping Centers.
The Role of “Gatekeeper” MTCH2 in Controlling Obesity
Professors Anthony Vella and Atan Gross lead collaborative teams to investigate the role of a key outer mitochondrial membrane protein called mitochondrial carrier homolog 2 (MTCH2).
Fulbright Scholar Reception
January 5, 2018 | On Wednesday, November 9, 2017, the Global Affairs office hosted a reception to recognize UCONN as a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars for the 2016-17 academic year and to honor all of the university’s Fulbright Scholar alumni.
Global Culture in the World of Puppetry at the Ballard Institute
May 19, 2017 | Puppetry provides a unique way to explore global cultures with art. While the Ballard Institute sees many exhibits, The World of Puppetry sits permanently in the museum to display figures from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
HEIDELBERG (May 12, 2017) – Twenty-five years have seen many satisfied students, parents, and faculty: Degrees earned, research projects conceived, and marriages celebrated. Some have come and gone back home, and some have never left. In May 2017, Connecticut and the German state of Baden-Württemberg celebrated the 25th anniversary of their academic exchanges at […]
Resisting the “Wheel of History”
February 10, 2017 | The Khmer Rouge reign in Cambodia began in 1975, when black-uniformed soldiers marched into the nation’s capital during the Cambodian New Year. Cathy J. Schlund-Vials, Professor of English and Asian and Asian American Studies Cathy J. Schlund-Vials explores the work of 1.5-generation Cambodian American artists and writers during the era of terror.
A Message Regarding the Executive Order on Immigration
February 1, 2017 | Do you have questions or concerns how the Executive Order concerning immigration may impact you or others you know?
3rd Annual Abu Dhabi Debate: World Powers and Cybersecurity
December 15, 2017 | The Third Annual Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate (ADSD), held on November 12 -14, 2016 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi was organized by Emirates Policy Center (EPC) under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and in partnership with the Atlantic Council—a non-partisan think tank in Washington D.C.