CMHRI Research Resources

UB Facilities.

UB CMHRI researchers have access to state-of-the-art shared resources and facilities.

UB offers a robust network of shared research cores and infrastructure that power high-impact discovery and innovation in maternal and child health. These resources were strategically developed to support every stage of the research pipeline, from biospecimen processing and advanced imaging to genomic analysis and clinical trial implementation. Anchored by nationally recognized programs like the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) , these platforms provide CMHRI investigators with the tools, expertise, and logistical support needed to accelerate discoveries from the bench to the bedside.

CMHRI Research Staff

The CMHRI provides scientific support in the form of research support staff. Our group of experts assist with the development and management of critical studies improving child and maternal health. 

Central Research Coordinators

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Haiping Qiao

Research Coordinator

Pediatrics

1001 Main Street

Phone: 716-323-0055

Email: hqiao@upa.chob.edu

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Dua Ahmed

Research Coordinator

Pediatrics

1001 Main Street

Phone: 716-323-0067

Email: dahmed@upa.chob.edu

Biostatistician

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Rocco Paluch

Research Coordinator

Pediatrics

1001 Main Street

Phone: 716-323-0105

Email: rpaluch@buffalo.edu

Shared Resources

  • Sample processing, storage, and distribution
  • Supports research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development
  • Budget inclusion guidance for proposals
  • Accelerates research from lab to clinic
  • Resources for clinical trials and community engagement
  • Clinical Research Center (CRC) with outpatient research facilities
  • High-throughput sequencing (whole genome, exome, RNA)
  • Single-cell RNA sequencing & analysis
  • Expert bioinformatics support
  • Confocal Microscopy & Flow Cytometry Facility – Advanced imaging and cytometry
  • Electron Microscopy Core Lab – High-resolution sample imaging
  • Histology Core – Tissue processing & histological analysis
  • Multispectral Imaging Suite – Whole slide and multispectral digital imaging
  • Study design & statistical support
  • Educational workshops on statistical analysis
  • Biostatistical consultation & collaboration