{"id":12785,"date":"2019-08-20T14:48:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T18:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/regenerative-engineering-institute?page_id=12785"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T16:36:08","slug":"rebar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/regenerative-engineering-institute\/rebar\/","title":{"rendered":"REBAR"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is REBAR?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

REBAR is a term coined by The Cato T. Laurencin Institute’s Director, Dr. Cato Laurencin, which stands for Regenerative Engineering Biofitness and Resilience<\/strong>. REBAR is a field of research focused on linking the body and the mind to regenerative engineering. Our team of experienced researchers investigating REBAR aim to understand the relationships among health behaviors, physical and mental health, \u00a0regeneration, and regenerative engineering.<\/p>\n

Breaking Down REBAR<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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REBAR in Real Life<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

REBAR begins with healthy behaviors, most importantly diet and exercise. Our REBAR team is actively investigating the correlations between physical activity\/diet and tissue regeneration. We believe that increased physical activity can improve regeneration and the body\u2019s own repair and healing mechanisms.<\/p>\n

Community Awareness Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. JUMP Events- Just Us Moving Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Just Us Moving Program is a byproduct of REBAR. The goal of the Just Us Moving Program is to educate the community on the importance of increased physical activity. \u00a0Here at the Connecticut Convergence Institute, we believe that small changes in daily activity can result in substantial health benefits.<\/p>\n

Sponsored by the Aetna Foundation, we offer\u00a0FREE<\/strong> monthly JUMP events which are hosted by our trusted community partners at various convenient locations. These fun-filled programs include a section on healthy lifestyle education, a guided movement segment, which can be modified for all participants, as well as free food and giveaways. \u00a0We welcome people of all ages from kids to grandparents, so join us to learn how to increase your daily movement while adding fun to your routine! \u00a0Check out our schedule below for upcoming events.<\/p>\n