Messages from the Executive Vice President

June 8, 2011

Bioscience Connecticut Clears House, Ready for Governor's Signature

By a 97 to 45 vote, the state House of Representatives last night approved Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s Bioscience Connecticut legislation. This follows last week’s approval by the state Senate and sends the bill to the Governor for his signature.

This is not only one of the most important milestones in the history of the UConn Health Center, but of the entire University as well.

Thanks to Governor Malloy’s plan, the full potential of our integrated academic medical center will be harnessed to vastly expand bioscience research, create lasting and sustainable job growth and meet the future healthcare needs of our region and state.

At this moment, we would like to extend our utmost gratitude to Governor Malloy for his steadfast leadership and vision and to the Connecticut General Assembly for supporting this initiative. We are also extremely grateful to the University’s Board of Trustees and the Health Center’s Board of Directors for their guidance and active support.

From this point forward, we will be on a fast-track to catalyze all elements of Bioscience Connecticut. We know we can rely on our faculty, staff and students to continue to provide insights, direction and complete commitment to this transformative plan. We look forward to working with you as the elements of the plan are activated – and we are honored to share this pivotal moment in our history with all of you.

Sincerely,

Susan Herbst, Ph.D.
President, University of Connecticut

Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice President for Health Affairs
Dean, UConn School of Medicine