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Benedict Receives International Award for Multiple Sclerosis Work
2/8/16
Ralph H. Benedict, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurology, has been named the 2016 recipient of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS) Mid-Career Award.
Private Foundation Awards Yan $540,000 for Autism Research
2/1/16
Zhen Yan, PhD, professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, has been awarded a three-year, $540,000 private foundation grant for her work on novel therapeutic strategies for autism.
Finding Link Between Autism-Like Behaviors and Genetic Mutation
7/28/15
Scientists at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have identified the mechanisms behind a genetic mutation that produces certain autistic behaviors in mice, as well as therapeutic strategies to restore normal behaviors.
217 Biomedical Science Graduates Include 32 PhDs
6/8/15
Thirty-two doctoral, 35 master’s and 150 baccalaureate candidates were eligible to receive degrees in biomedical science fields during the May commencement ceremony.
F1000Prime Experts Cite UB Study on Anesthetic as Significant
6/3/15
Two expert reviewers for the global literature review service F1000Prime have recommended a University at Buffalo paper identifying molecular mechanisms affected by the local anesthetic bupivacaine.
Study First to Define Factors Determining Retinal Cell Type
3/26/15
University at Buffalo researchers have identified the minimum genetic requirement needed to generate retinal ganglion cells — key neuronal cells that connect the eye’s retina to the brain.
Approved Drug Boosts Myelination; May Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis
3/6/15
University at Buffalo researchers are the first to identify solifenacin as a drug target to promote stem cell therapy for myelin-based disease, such as multiple sclerosis.
10 Medical School Awardees Honored for Achievement, Service
10/9/14
Nine faculty and one staff member from the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were among those honored for notable achievement and service at the 11th annual UB Celebration of Faculty and Staff Academic Excellence.
UB Hosts International Meeting on Glutamate Receptors
10/8/14
Along with her trainees, Gabriela K. Popescu, PhD, professor of biochemistry, organized an international meeting of researchers studying glutamate-gated neurotransmitter receptors.
Student Scientists Showcase 2014 Buffalo Summer Research Projects
8/21/14
Nearly 100 student-scientists from across the country showcased their original biomedical research during the 2014 Buffalo Summer Research Day.

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