Research Centers

The school’s associated research centers include:

  • Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center
    6/4/21

    Director: Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PhD

    Focuses on image optimization and dose reduction, device development and hemodynamics in order to better understand the physiological mechanisms that produce brain aneurysms.

  • Center for Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
    10/15/18

    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
    7/18/19

    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
    10/15/18

    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)
    10/15/18

    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
    3/29/19

    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.

  • UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences
    3/29/19

    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.

  • Western New York Stem Cell Culture and Analysis Center
    10/15/18

    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.

  • Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology
    7/19/19

    Director: Thomas Melendy, PhD

    Brings together researchers and their students/fellows interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases and host defenses against them.