UConn InCHIP
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UConn’s InCHIP connects investigators with diverse scientific, clinical, and methodological expertise to advance impactful public health research.
Why do we fall in love? In this CT Post piece, UConn communication prof. & InCHIP PI Amanda Denes breaks down how oxytocin fosters romantic connection and sends people head over heels. www.ctpost.com/living/artic...
Why people fall in love — and lose their heads, according to science
"These chemicals create the mix of excitement, focus and safety that we interpret as love," experts said.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Why do we fall in love? In this CT Post piece, UConn communication prof. & InCHIP PI Amanda Denes breaks down how oxytocin fosters romantic connection and sends people head over heels. www.ctpost.com/living/artic...
Our Spring Lecture Series kicks off this Thursday! Join us for a conversation with @stanforduniversity.bsky.social's Abby King on promoting human and planetary health by using the power of people and technology. RSVP at s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
February 2, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Our Spring Lecture Series kicks off this Thursday! Join us for a conversation with @stanforduniversity.bsky.social's Abby King on promoting human and planetary health by using the power of people and technology. RSVP at s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
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CSCH Affiliates! Join us for our in-person networking event in Hartford on Tuesday, March 31 to meet other affiliates and for presentations on school & child health issues. Co-sponsored by the @uconninchip.bsky.social and the @uconnrudd.bsky.social. Learn more: csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/21/1...
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
CSCH Affiliates! Join us for our in-person networking event in Hartford on Tuesday, March 31 to meet other affiliates and for presentations on school & child health issues. Co-sponsored by the @uconninchip.bsky.social and the @uconnrudd.bsky.social. Learn more: csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/21/1...
A 2025 social media trend embraced social isolation, but have the channels meant to foster connection eroded it? In a @psychologytoday.com piece, InCHIP PI & @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto shares small ways for rebuilding social connection.
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Has Technology Made Us Less Courageous?
Why are we celebrating isolation? Technology may be rewarding avoidance—ghosting, quiet quitting, online hostility—at the cost of courage, connection, and trust.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
A 2025 social media trend embraced social isolation, but have the channels meant to foster connection eroded it? In a @psychologytoday.com piece, InCHIP PI & @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto shares small ways for rebuilding social connection.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shri...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shri...
A new study from InCHIP PIs Crystal Park and Keith Bellizzi found that sleep quality may influence how social adversity affects breast cancer survivors’ health. Good sleep may bolster health and ease the transition from active treatment to survivorship. Read more: today.uconn.edu/2026/01/stud...
Study Underscores Role of Sleep in Reducing Toll of Social Adversity on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Health - UConn Today
Identifying factors that support recovery and well-being for survivors
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January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
A new study from InCHIP PIs Crystal Park and Keith Bellizzi found that sleep quality may influence how social adversity affects breast cancer survivors’ health. Good sleep may bolster health and ease the transition from active treatment to survivorship. Read more: today.uconn.edu/2026/01/stud...
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✨ We are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate for CT Early Years, an exciting family support program in collaboration with the CT Office of Early Childhood. Applications are due 1/16. Please share! Apply here: jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49...
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
✨ We are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate for CT Early Years, an exciting family support program in collaboration with the CT Office of Early Childhood. Applications are due 1/16. Please share! Apply here: jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49...
@consumerreports.org found some powder and ready-to-drink protein products contain high levels of heavy metals. InCHIP affiliate and @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social’s C. Michael White discusses what this means and how consumers can reduce their intake.
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Lead in protein powders - what you need to know
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January 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
@consumerreports.org found some powder and ready-to-drink protein products contain high levels of heavy metals. InCHIP affiliate and @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social’s C. Michael White discusses what this means and how consumers can reduce their intake.
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Universal free school meal programs can change the culture around the school meal program, encouraging more kids to participate, says @uconnrudd.bsky.social Director Marlene Schwartz in this @ctmirror.org piece. This can ensure more kids are well-fed and ready to learn. ctmirror.org/2025/12/01/c...
Why CT may take up universal school meals issue in 2026
Disruptions to programs like SNAP have renewed calls for CT to do what it can to ensure that children are fed in schools.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Universal free school meal programs can change the culture around the school meal program, encouraging more kids to participate, says @uconnrudd.bsky.social Director Marlene Schwartz in this @ctmirror.org piece. This can ensure more kids are well-fed and ready to learn. ctmirror.org/2025/12/01/c...
How did @drnoc.bsky.social's videos go viral on platforms that don't reward fact-checkers?
“He’s like a new Bill Nye. He threads the needle, to be credible but engaging & informative,” says @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto in this @nytimes.com piece. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/w...
“He’s like a new Bill Nye. He threads the needle, to be credible but engaging & informative,” says @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto in this @nytimes.com piece. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/w...
A Bill Nye for the TikTok Era
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December 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
How did @drnoc.bsky.social's videos go viral on platforms that don't reward fact-checkers?
“He’s like a new Bill Nye. He threads the needle, to be credible but engaging & informative,” says @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto in this @nytimes.com piece. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/w...
“He’s like a new Bill Nye. He threads the needle, to be credible but engaging & informative,” says @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto in this @nytimes.com piece. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/w...
Thank you to everyone who joined InCHIP's last Lecture Series event of the fall semester in recognition of #WorldAIDSDay. @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social's Jaimie Meyer discussed evidence-based strategies for reducing new HIV infections among women. If you missed it, watch it at: youtu.be/exT-qu8h78E
December 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined InCHIP's last Lecture Series event of the fall semester in recognition of #WorldAIDSDay. @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social's Jaimie Meyer discussed evidence-based strategies for reducing new HIV infections among women. If you missed it, watch it at: youtu.be/exT-qu8h78E
This spring, InCHIP will offer a grant writing workshop series with Michaela Kiernan, Director of @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social R01 Countdown Program. The series will cover strategies for writing compelling grants, resubmissions, and more.
Details and registration: s.uconn.edu/inchip-grant...
Details and registration: s.uconn.edu/inchip-grant...
December 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This spring, InCHIP will offer a grant writing workshop series with Michaela Kiernan, Director of @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social R01 Countdown Program. The series will cover strategies for writing compelling grants, resubmissions, and more.
Details and registration: s.uconn.edu/inchip-grant...
Details and registration: s.uconn.edu/inchip-grant...
We hope you'll join us today for the last Lecture Series event of the fall semester! Tune in at www.youtube.com/@UConnCHIP or RSVP at s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
Our last Lecture Series event of the semester is next Thursday, December 11, and is in recognition of #WorldAIDSDay. Join us for a conversation with @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social prof. Jaimie Meyer on equity and social justice approaches to HIV prevention and treatment. s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We hope you'll join us today for the last Lecture Series event of the fall semester! Tune in at www.youtube.com/@UConnCHIP or RSVP at s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
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An article by Assistant Professor Chenglin Hong appears in the International Journal of Sexual Health!
“Sex Positivity, Resilience, Social Support, and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV Stigmas: Associations with Current and Lifetime Use of PrEP."
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“Sex Positivity, Resilience, Social Support, and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV Stigmas: Associations with Current and Lifetime Use of PrEP."
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December 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
An article by Assistant Professor Chenglin Hong appears in the International Journal of Sexual Health!
“Sex Positivity, Resilience, Social Support, and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV Stigmas: Associations with Current and Lifetime Use of PrEP."
www.tandfonline.com/.../10.../19...
“Sex Positivity, Resilience, Social Support, and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV Stigmas: Associations with Current and Lifetime Use of PrEP."
www.tandfonline.com/.../10.../19...
Our last Lecture Series event of the semester is next Thursday, December 11, and is in recognition of #WorldAIDSDay. Join us for a conversation with @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social prof. Jaimie Meyer on equity and social justice approaches to HIV prevention and treatment. s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Our last Lecture Series event of the semester is next Thursday, December 11, and is in recognition of #WorldAIDSDay. Join us for a conversation with @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social prof. Jaimie Meyer on equity and social justice approaches to HIV prevention and treatment. s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
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Check out our free, open-access learning series: Emotional Well-Being: The Science and Practice of Feeling Well. Whether you're an educator, retiree, or simply curious, this series is your invitation to reflect, learn, and grow. Start your journey today at csch.uconn.edu/emotional-we...
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Check out our free, open-access learning series: Emotional Well-Being: The Science and Practice of Feeling Well. Whether you're an educator, retiree, or simply curious, this series is your invitation to reflect, learn, and grow. Start your journey today at csch.uconn.edu/emotional-we...
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We hear from the creators of Feel Your Best Self in our podcast episode (#16). The toolkit uses puppets to teach children strategies that promote emotional well-being. Search for UConn CSCH on your favorite podcast platform to listen or check out all our episodes: csch.uconn.edu/podcast/
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We hear from the creators of Feel Your Best Self in our podcast episode (#16). The toolkit uses puppets to teach children strategies that promote emotional well-being. Search for UConn CSCH on your favorite podcast platform to listen or check out all our episodes: csch.uconn.edu/podcast/
With InCHIP seed funding, @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Mia Maltz is continuing her research exploring how inhaling Salton Sea dust impacts lung microbiome. This is the first time scientists have observed how environmental exposure can alter the lung microbiome. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/toxi...
Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome - UConn Today
A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the ...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
With InCHIP seed funding, @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Mia Maltz is continuing her research exploring how inhaling Salton Sea dust impacts lung microbiome. This is the first time scientists have observed how environmental exposure can alter the lung microbiome. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/toxi...
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The way parents talk about weight and body size can have a lasting impact on their children's health and self-esteem.
In a new position statement, Dr. Rebecca Puhl and the European Childhood Obesity Group provide guidance about fostering respectful, open, and health-focused dialogue.
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In a new position statement, Dr. Rebecca Puhl and the European Childhood Obesity Group provide guidance about fostering respectful, open, and health-focused dialogue.
#Health
Parental Communication in the Prevention and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Obesity: A Position Statement of the European Childhood Obesity Group - PubMed
Parental communication plays a critical role in weight-related health of children and adolescents and requires a balanced, thoughtful and supportive approach. The European Childhood Obesity Group (ECOG) convened a panel of experts to discuss the topic of parental communication in the prevention and …
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November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The way parents talk about weight and body size can have a lasting impact on their children's health and self-esteem.
In a new position statement, Dr. Rebecca Puhl and the European Childhood Obesity Group provide guidance about fostering respectful, open, and health-focused dialogue.
#Health
In a new position statement, Dr. Rebecca Puhl and the European Childhood Obesity Group provide guidance about fostering respectful, open, and health-focused dialogue.
#Health
Rest days can help prevent injury, repair muscle, and ensure immune and metabolic systems function properly. In this
@todayshow.com article, InCHIP PI and @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Elaine Choung-Hee Lee offers tips for taking rest days. www.today.com/health/diet-...
@todayshow.com article, InCHIP PI and @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Elaine Choung-Hee Lee offers tips for taking rest days. www.today.com/health/diet-...
This Is How to Actually Take a Rest Day, According to Experts
This advice might get you moving more than you expected.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Rest days can help prevent injury, repair muscle, and ensure immune and metabolic systems function properly. In this
@todayshow.com article, InCHIP PI and @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Elaine Choung-Hee Lee offers tips for taking rest days. www.today.com/health/diet-...
@todayshow.com article, InCHIP PI and @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Elaine Choung-Hee Lee offers tips for taking rest days. www.today.com/health/diet-...
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“It brings them to the mindset that they can do hard things...It strengthened relationships.” Read our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight that highlights O’Connell School's Focus on Physical Activity. ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/ #EduSky
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“It brings them to the mindset that they can do hard things...It strengthened relationships.” Read our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight that highlights O’Connell School's Focus on Physical Activity. ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/ #EduSky
In response to an evolving federal funding landscape, some researchers may be pivoting to other funding sources. Earlier this month, InCHIP held a Workshop to provide practical advice for writing successful foundation grants. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/inch...
InCHIP Workshop Guides Researchers on Securing Foundation Grants - UConn Today
Despite shifts in federal funding priorities that have created an uncertain funding environment, research at UConn continues to move forward. InCHIP's ...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In response to an evolving federal funding landscape, some researchers may be pivoting to other funding sources. Earlier this month, InCHIP held a Workshop to provide practical advice for writing successful foundation grants. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/inch...
The FDA announced it would remove “black box” warnings from hormone replacement therapy for menopause. But what are “black box” warnings?
In this @us.theconversation.com piece, InCHIP affiliate & @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social's C. Michael White explains why they're used. s.uconn.edu/j7pqxxrdxg
In this @us.theconversation.com piece, InCHIP affiliate & @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social's C. Michael White explains why they're used. s.uconn.edu/j7pqxxrdxg
What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients
The drug information sheets that the FDA requires companies to produce are living documents that get updated with new information.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The FDA announced it would remove “black box” warnings from hormone replacement therapy for menopause. But what are “black box” warnings?
In this @us.theconversation.com piece, InCHIP affiliate & @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social's C. Michael White explains why they're used. s.uconn.edu/j7pqxxrdxg
In this @us.theconversation.com piece, InCHIP affiliate & @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social's C. Michael White explains why they're used. s.uconn.edu/j7pqxxrdxg
Our next Lecture Series event is this Thursday (11/20). We'll hear from Claire Wardle, @cornellcals.bsky.social associate professor, about approaches for meeting community information needs and creating resilience against misinformation. s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Our next Lecture Series event is this Thursday (11/20). We'll hear from Claire Wardle, @cornellcals.bsky.social associate professor, about approaches for meeting community information needs and creating resilience against misinformation. s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...
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The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn's Korey Stringer Institute, powered by Magid & MISSION, officially opened on November 12 with a ribbon cutting at its new 750-sq-ft home in Gampel Pavilion.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn's Korey Stringer Institute, powered by Magid & MISSION, officially opened on November 12 with a ribbon cutting at its new 750-sq-ft home in Gampel Pavilion.
today.uconn.edu/2025/11/ucon...
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Speaking with family about genetic conditions can improve health decision-making, but most families do not have these talks. In this @cnbc.com article, Sherry Pagoto, InCHIP PI & @uconnmhealth.bsky.social director, shares tips for starting the conversation. s.uconn.edu/x0pnat2nm5
Most families don't talk about this important medical issue, psychologist says—how to have the conversation
Many people have never asked their relatives about their genetic health risks, a study shows. Here's how to start the conversation from a clinical psychologist.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Speaking with family about genetic conditions can improve health decision-making, but most families do not have these talks. In this @cnbc.com article, Sherry Pagoto, InCHIP PI & @uconnmhealth.bsky.social director, shares tips for starting the conversation. s.uconn.edu/x0pnat2nm5