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UConn Research

Transforming Knowledge, Lives, and Communities

$368 M

Awards for researchers in FY24

$747 M

Annual impact on Connecticut’s economy

37%

Increase in research expenditures over past 5 years

83

Invention disclosures from UConn researchers in FY23

Impact on Communities

As the state’s only R1 university—ranked among the nation’s top research institutions—UConn is a leader in discovery and innovation. From breakthrough cures to innovations that strengthen communities and economies, UConn research delivers meaningful impact throughout Connecticut and beyond. Conducted across seven campuses statewide, this work brings together experts from diverse fields to address urgent challenges and advance a better future.

Why UConn Research Matters

Research Strengths

Research at the University of Connecticut is driving innovation and making breakthroughs in every discipline. At the leading public R1 university in New England, UConn faculty and researchers are making an impact across diverse fields, from high-tech engineering to advancements in clinical research.

Sustainability

UConn research harnesses the power of innovation to respond to pressing environmental changes. UConn is dedicated to advancing renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, conservation science, and more. This research contributes to a healthier planet and empowers communities to thrive in harmony with the environment.

Research is an essential component of UConn’s Sustainability Action Plan, which maps the University’s trajectory toward goals such as complete carbon neutrality by the year 2030. By integrating cutting-edge research with practical initiatives, UConn aims to reduce its environmental footprint and serve as a model for sustainable practices in higher education.

Clean Facilities, Clean Future

Sustainability doesn't just describe UConn’s research priorities -- it also describes how UConn researchers carry out all their work. The University’s research facilities adhere to the University's Sustainable Design and Construction Policy, prioritizing energy efficiency and a minimal environmental footprint.

Student Research

UConn is training the next generation of scientists and scholars. From undergraduates to doctoral students, investigators receive unparalleled support as they conduct real-world research and prepare for careers in academia, industry, and other sectors.

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Research News

“Chia-Ling Kuo et al. demonstrate the Healthspan Proteomic Score (HPS), derived from chronological age and the expression levels of 86 proteins, is a strong predictor of disease and mortality risk. Lower HPS values are associated with higher risks of disease and mortality. Pictured is a “biological clock” representation hinting that proteins inform the HPS, which can inform our healthspan. Here, the clock’s hand is a 3D rendering of growth/differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), a protein predictor of healthspan. Image credit: Bernard L. Cook III, PhD, who conceptualized, illustrated, and composed the final image, and Illustrate, the software used to render GDF15 (Goodsell DS, Autin L, Olson AJ (2019) Illustrate: Software for Biomolecular Illustration. Structure 27, 1716-1720).”

Scientists Develop New Blood-Based Proteomic Score to Predict Healthspan and Disease Risk

UConn School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging

Natale Sciolino

Meet the Researcher: Natale Sciolino, CLAS

Assistant professor of physiology and neurobiology Natale Sciolino is fostering the next generation of UConn neuroscientists

Two students on Horsebarn Hill during the golden hour

When Stressors Converge, How Will Our Forests Fare?

Two recent publications dig into the impacts of compounding factors threatening New England trees

UConn Research Annual Report (2024)

“Chia-Ling Kuo et al. demonstrate the Healthspan Proteomic Score (HPS), derived from chronological age and the expression levels of 86 proteins, is a strong predictor of disease and mortality risk. Lower HPS values are associated with higher risks of disease and mortality. Pictured is a “biological clock” representation hinting that proteins inform the HPS, which can inform our healthspan. Here, the clock’s hand is a 3D rendering of growth/differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), a protein predictor of healthspan. Image credit: Bernard L. Cook III, PhD, who conceptualized, illustrated, and composed the final image, and Illustrate, the software used to render GDF15 (Goodsell DS, Autin L, Olson AJ (2019) Illustrate: Software for Biomolecular Illustration. Structure 27, 1716-1720).”

Scientists Develop New Blood-Based Proteomic Score to Predict Healthspan and Disease Risk

UConn School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging

Natale Sciolino

Meet the Researcher: Natale Sciolino, CLAS

Assistant professor of physiology and neurobiology Natale Sciolino is fostering the next generation of UConn neuroscientists

Two students on Horsebarn Hill during the golden hour

When Stressors Converge, How Will Our Forests Fare?

Two recent publications dig into the impacts of compounding factors threatening New England trees

UConn Research 2024