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Sir Cato T. Laurencin Recognized as Springer Nature Editor of Distinction
Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., K.C.S.L, has received a 2025 Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award. The award is given to exceptional editors who have demonstrated commitment to upholding scientific accuracy and advancing discovery.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Represents U.S. at U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium
UConn’s Laurencin represented the U.S. at the third annual U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Honored by the West Indian Foundation
In May, Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., KCSL, was honored with an award by the West Indian Foundation for his outstanding contributions to the community at their Board of Directors Reception.
Dr. Chia-Ling Kuo Article Published in PNAS
UConn School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging.
Anew study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) presents a blood-based proteomic signature that predicts how long people are likely to live in good health—known as healthspan. The Healthspan Proteomic Score (HPS), developed by researchers at the UConn School of Medicine and collaborators at the University of Helsinki and the University of Exeter (UK), provides a powerful tool for understanding biological aging and assessing risks for a wide range of chronic diseases.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Receives Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., KCSL, received the prestigious Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony held in May at a recognition ceremony in China. It was the highlight of the Westlake Advanced Regenerative Medicine Engineering Conference, which was the first international meeting on regenerative engineering, a field he founded and has pioneered.
The Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2020 to recognize excellence in research and development in the field. The award transcends individual honor, serving as a catalyst for advancing the field, fostering international collaboration, and inspiring innovation.
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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Named to 2025 “Top Doctors” List
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin was recognized on 2025 Connecticut Magazine “Top Doctors” list.
Each year, Connecticut Magazine honors leading physicians across dozens of specialties statewide, based on an impartial peer-review process—meaning these are the doctors other doctors trust and recommend.
Professor Cato T. Laurencin Receives Sigma Xi’s Gold Key Award
Professor Cato T. Laurencin Receives Sigma Xi’s Highest Honor Gold Key Award at International Forum on Research Excellence
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, University Professor and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, received the Gold Key Award from the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Appointed Knight Commander Order of St. Lucia
Growth and Momentum Summer 2025 by Chris LaRosa – Flipsnack
Pioneer in regenerative engineering Professor Cato T. Laurencin, is now Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin. Dr. Laurencin received Knighthood on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Government of St. Lucia.