Department News

Unrestricted Grant Supports Vision Research
4/8/13
With support from Research to Prevent Blindness, ophthalmology faculty are generating new knowledge about visual processes and disease.
UB Study Seeks Cause, Novel Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy
3/26/13
Sarah X. Zhang, MD, is studying a possible mechanism underlying retinopathy and testing a novel protective agent to thwart it.
Newly Established Calkins Award Supports Residents, Junior Faculty
3/20/13
The Office of Graduate Medical Education announced the Evan Calkins, MD, Fellowship for Community-Based Research, an award for residents and junior faculty members who conduct community-based research or quality improvement projects.
Mu Receives SUNY Research Foundation Collaboration Grant
12/13/12
Xiuqian Mu, MD, PhD, assistant professor of ophthalmology, is principal investigator on one of only nine grants awarded statewide through the SUNY/Research Foundation Research Collaboration Fund.
New Faculty in 5 Departments Bring Broad Experience to School
9/13/12
Eight new faculty members have joined the departments of medicine, family medicine, ophthalmology, gynecology-obstetrics and pediatrics.
Fliesler to Chair Publication Committee for World's Largest Eye Research Society
4/12/12
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, has been invited to serve as chair of the publications committee for the world’s largest eye and vision research professional society.
Patel Joins Select Group of Alcon Young Investigator Awardees
3/5/12
Sangita P. Patel is one of only eight individuals worldwide to receive a 2012 Young Investigator Grant from the Alcon Research Institute.
Fliesler Leads International Society for Eye Research
2/8/12
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, has begun a two-year term as president of the International Society for Eye Research.
UB Ophthalmologists Funded to Continue Successful Research
1/23/12
With ongoing support from Research to Prevent Blindness, UB ophthalmology researchers are making discoveries that advance understanding of eye diseases.
UB Ophthalmologists Funded to Continue Successful Research
1/23/12
With ongoing support from Research to Prevent Blindness, UB ophthalmology researchers are making discoveries that advance understanding of eye diseases.

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