Department News

New Grant Will Enhance, Expand Biomedical Informatics Training
8/15/17
The Department of Biomedical Informatics has received a five-year, $2.5 million grant — awarded by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) — that will train a new cadre of researchers who are skilled at developing informatics innovations.
Outstanding Research Showcased at GME Scholarly Exchange Day
6/28/17
Two residents and two fellows received honors for outstanding poster presentations at the 20th Annual Graduate Medical Education Scholarly Exchange Day.
First PPBS White Coat Ceremony Recognizes Student Advancement
6/27/17
The PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS) held its first white coat ceremony to recognize 13 students from the Class of 2016-2017 who completed their first year in the program and are moving on to their research laboratory match.
With Another Phase III Trial, BNAC Solidifies Imaging Expertise
6/5/17
UB’s Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC) played a pivotal role in a phase III clinical trial of the first transcatheter cerebral embolic protection (TCEP) device to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
GEM Awards Funding to New Projects on Human Microbiome
4/26/17
Three studies focused on improving our understanding of the human microbiome were awarded funding through the second round of research pilots supported by the Community of Excellence in Genome, Environment and Microbiome (GEM).
Grant Addresses Computational Challenges in Microbiome Research
4/20/17
Yijun Sun, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology, has been awarded a three-year $973,000 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to develop advanced algorithms to address computational challenges in microbiome research.
12 New Faculty Join 5 Medical School Departments
2/17/17
Twelve faculty members with varied research and clinical expertise have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences over the past several months.
Medical Students Share Original Research Study Results at Forum
2/17/17
At the 2017 Medical Student Research Forum, aspiring physician-scientists showcased 46 original research projects they conducted at the University at Buffalo, its partner health care agencies and institutions nationwide.
Improved Patient Safety Goal of New Standardized Reporting Forms
11/11/16
Peter L. Elkin, MD, professor and chair of biomedical informatics, has co-authored a paper that is the first to explore how standardized reporting may play a key role in improving patient safety.
Biomedical Informatics Department Hosts its First Fulbright Scholar
10/26/16
An international leader in computational linguistics and ontology is the Department of Biomedical Informatics’ first Fulbright scholar.

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