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The Core Incentive Plan (CIP) is back for 2025!

CIP is an internal funding initiative administered by UConn OVPR that provides seed funding to faculty from UConn Storrs to be allocated for research projects that specifically engage UConn's world-class diverse core facilities.

Learn more about the CIP

Bone Density Core

Bone Density Core

This service provides infrastructure for bone mineral density and body composition measurements. Services are available to investigators interested in the analysis of bone and body composition. All measurements can be performed in adult and pediatric populations. Measurements are performed by a single bone densitometry technologist, thereby maximizing reproducibility.

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Contacts

Staff

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Linda Thompson

Bone Densitometry Technologist
lthompson@uchc.edu
860.679.2673

Faculty Scientific Advisers

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Faryal Mirza, M.D.

Director, Assistant Professor
fmirza@uchc.edu
860.679.7017

Location

Campus Address

Administrative Services Building, First Floor
UConn Health, Lower campus

Mailing Address

UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3805

Services and Rates

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Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scans

DEXA scans can assess bone mineral content and density at multiple sites, including the forearm, hip, spine, and total body.

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Other Analysis and Screening Services

  • Heel ultrasound for bone density
  • Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for body composition