The collaborative efforts of medical doctors from UConn Health with engineers, scientists, and researchers from Storrs will soon result in an increased supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). These items, such as masks and face shields, will be used by those on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington.
“In times of great need, the knowledge that can be found across the disciplines of a broad-context research university like UConn can prove very beneficial, and in fact, life-saving,” says UConn President Thomas Katsouleas. “I am very proud of the research and hands-on work that is being done by our faculty and staff to help make the fight against COVID-19 a safer one for our health care workers.”