Research Centers

The department’s associated research centers include:

  • Center for Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
    7/23/26

    Director: John M. Canty, MD

    Conducts translational research in preclinical models of ischemic heart disease and pursues parallel patient-oriented investigation in humans with chronic coronary artery disease.

  • Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions
    7/23/26

    Director: Kenneth E. Leonard, PhD

    Contributes to research in three primary areas: etiology, prevention and treatment; social, psychological and neurophysiological aspects of addiction; and health and medical aspects of addiction.

  • Ira G. Ross Eye Institute Research Center
    7/23/26

    Director: Steven J. Fliesler, PhD

    Nationally innovative collaboration among the UB Department of Ophthalmology, the Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD, Center for the Visually Impaired and University Ophthalmology Services.

  • Toxicology Research Center (TRC)
    7/23/26

    Director: Paul J. Kostyniak, PhD/Pharmacology and Toxicology

    Facilitates research; provides occupational and environmental health and safety training and educational programs; and houses the Atlantic OSHA Training Center.

  • UB Clinical and Translational Science Institute
    8/19/26

    An integrated academic home for UB’s outstanding clinical research and translational science, and the hub of the Buffalo Translational Consortium. The CTSI provides innovative research tools, support, training, resources and coordination.

  • UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences
    8/19/26

    Home to more than 250 scientists and research staff with physical, biological and computational expertise who are engaged in interdisciplinary translational research collaborations.