Research Centers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Director: Timothy F. Murphy, MD

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.

Executive Director: Norma J. Nowak, PhD

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

Director: Richard M. Gronostajski, PhD

This NYSTEM-funded Center is dedicated to promoting and supporting stem cell research within UB, Western New York and the world.