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Software Development51-200 Employees
The University of Connecticut (UCONN) is a Connecticut-based institution focused on education and research, with software development activities integrated within its health sciences ecosystem through UConn Health. It engages in applied health technology projects, including a NIH-funded effort to develop a smartphone-based diagnostic platform for early detection of lung cancer. In 2026, UConn expanded its presence with the opening of an extended Torrington office, improving access to healthcare services in Northwest Connecticut. The university also conducts outreach and workforce development initiatives, such as Portal to Possibilities, an interactive educational game designed to build career awareness in biotechnology and STEM in collaboration with NMSU's Learning Games Lab. Recent leadership changes include the appointment of Pamir Alpay as Provost and EVP for Academic Affairs and the hiring of Stokes as head of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, reflecting ongoing academic leadership. The university has expanded its footprint internationally, with offices established in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe.