UConn Research:
Real Stories. Real Impact.
With more than 2,000 researchers advancing solutions to real-world challenges, UConn is shaping the future of health, the environment, education, and innovation. Supported by both public and private funding, this work is driving progress and improving lives locally and globally. It goes beyond scholarship—delivering real-world impact. Researchers collaborate across disciplines and engage with communities, industries, and policymakers to address complex problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.
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Featured Stories
From restoring coastal ecosystems to reshaping pain management, these stories and videos spotlight research from UConn and UConn Health that improves lives, drives discovery, and addresses urgent challenges. Featuring expert voices, global fieldwork, and real-world innovation, these stories and videos explore how research is shaping health, communities, technology, and more.
Research Impact Briefs
UConn and UConn Health research generates measurable impact—leading to policy change, global collaboration, breakthrough innovation, and community transformation. Designed for easy access and sharing, each of these one page summaries provides a concise overview of work that is advancing knowledge and improving lives.
- Using Endocytic Proteins as Anticancer Agents
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What Happens When Federal Research Funding Disappears?
As Connecticut's land-grant university, UConn has a long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge, driving innovation, and improving lives across the state and beyond. For more than 125 years, we've worked to fulfill our public mission through education, research, and community engagement—bringing practical solutions to real-world challenges. Continued federal investment in university research is critical to sustaining this mission. Without it, the impacts reach far beyond our campuses, touching the health, economy, security, and future of every Connecticut resident.
Weakened Economic Growth
UConn contributes $8.46 billion annually to Connecticut's economy, supporting more than 48,000 jobs. Federal research funding cuts jeopardize this economic engine, shrinking local business opportunities, job creation efforts, and industry innovation across Connecticut.
Healthcare Services Strain
Reduced funding limits healthcare research, slowing discoveries that lead to better treatments for cancer. Alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorders, and more—directly affecting health outcomes for people in Connecticut and beyond.
Fewer Life-Changing Breakthroughs
Federal funding drives UConn's $375 million research program, fostering breakthroughs in technology and science. Cutting funding slows the development of tools that improve daily life.
Shrinking Skilled Workforce
Federally funded research supports invaluable learning opportunities. Budget cuts limit hands-on experiences, impacting and delaying training of the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Fewer Community Benefits
Research improves water quality, mental health, literacy, and aging support. Pulling funding undermines efforts that directly enhance daily life in Connecticut communities.
Slowed National Progress
UConn research contributes to U.S. advancements in energy, security, and health. Funding cuts weaken America's competitiveness and innovation leadership.
Building Stronger, More Resilient Communities
As a public university, UConn advances knowledge in service of the public good. UConn researchers collaborate with local leaders, nonprofits, and residents to address urgent social needs—from food security to housing to transportation. These initiatives prioritize equity, amplify community perspectives, and help shape policies that reflect the voices of the people they serve.
Advancing Research to Improve Health Outcomes
UConn and UConn Health researchers are transforming care through clinical research, public health, behavioral science, and health systems design. Spanning communities, populations, and care settings, this work addresses persistent health disparities, reimagines care delivery, and accelerates innovative approaches to treatment and prevention.
Health Minute Video Series – UConn Health
Health Minute delivers focused, one-minute insights on critical health topics—from stroke signs and migraine relief to cancer care, aging, and medical innovation. Explore more Health Minute Videos. Listen to UConn Health Minutes on Connecticut Public Radio / WNPR .
Science in Seconds Video Series – UConn Health
Science in Seconds offers fast, accessible snapshots of advances in health, science, and technology—from 3D bioprinting to the power of walnuts—all in under two minutes. Explore more Science in Seconds videos.
Shaping the Future Through Innovation
UConn research in technology and engineering is shaping the future of quantum science, intelligent systems, advanced manufacturing, and more. These efforts tackle complex global challenges and generate solutions that strengthen infrastructure, fuel industry transformation, and improve quality of life worldwide.
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Supporting Regional Growth and Economic Resilience
UConn researchers advance economic policy, workforce development, small business support, and innovation ecosystems. Through public and private partnerships, they provide data-driven insights and practical tools to help build stronger, more inclusive regional economies.
Get Involved
Research creates greater impact when more voices take part. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share your experience, or support discovery, there are many ways to connect and contribute.
UConn Faculty: Tell Your Research Story
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Volunteer to Help Tell UConn Research Stories
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Partner with UConn Researchers
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Support UConn Research
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Add Your Voice
Share how UConn research has made a difference in your life, work, or community.
“UConn Research has elevated all aspects of the University, including undergraduate education, sustainability, community service, innovation and entrepreneurship, and the quality of health care at our hospital and clinics across the state. Through our research programs, UConn directly contributes to the environmental, economic, and social vitality of the state and to the well-being and quality of life of Connecticut and the world.”
– Pamir Alpay, Ph.D., Vice President for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
