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Subtracting Protein in Brain Could Lead to Improved MS Treatments
9/11/15
A research team led by Richard M. Gronostajski, PhD, professor of biochemistry, has discovered a new way to generate oligodendrocytes. This method has the potential to enhance treatments for brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and more.
Leonard Receives National Award for Addictions Research
9/3/15
The American Psychological Association’s Society of Addiction Psychology (SoAP) has honored Kenneth E. Leonard, PhD, with a Distinguished Scientific Contributions award for his addictions research.
Research Finds Juvenile Arthritis Based in Innate Immune System
8/27/15
A research team led by James N. Jarvis, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics, has found that epigenetics and innate immunity play prominent roles in the development of juvenile arthritis.
Neural Pathway May Lead To Preventing Relapses in Addicts
8/27/15
Researchers in the lab of David Dietz, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology, discovered an unknown neural pathway that can regulate changes made in the brain from cocaine use.
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.
Endocrinology Expert Appointed to Editorial Board for Diabetes Care
7/14/15
Paresh Dandona, MD, PhD, has been appointed to serve on the editorial board of Diabetes Care, the official journal of the American Diabetes Association.
Pediatrics Expert Advocates for Health of Native American Children
7/13/15
Testifying before a congressional subcommittee, James N. Jarvis, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics, advocated for increased federal funding for health programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native children.
Research Suggests New Paradigm for Global Genome Programming
7/7/15
University at Buffalo research published in PLOS One has revealed the role of a protein as a global genomic programmer of cell, neural and muscle development.
Novel Psychiatry Programs Ensure Continuity of Outpatient Care
7/1/15
More people with significant mental health needs in Western New York and throughout the state are receiving quality psychiatric care in the community, instead of the hospital, thanks to two innovative programs developed by faculty in the University at Buffalo Department of Psychiatry.
‘Think Like Pathogens’ to Fight Infection
6/10/15
In the fight against infectious disease, University at Buffalo immunologist Michael W. Russell, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology, advocates a novel alternative to antibiotics and vaccines: directly target the immune system.
UB Researcher to Further Test Promising Anti-Cancer Antibody
6/8/15
For-Robin, a company founded and led by a Kate Rittenhouse-Olson, PhD, will further study and develop a promising potential cancer treatment.
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.
Medical School Faculty, Staff Recognized for Excellence in 2015
6/2/15
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated scientific achievements, outstanding service and significant teaching contributions during its 2015 Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards event.
New Biotech Nano-Glue Could Lead to Targeted Cancer, HIV Treatment
6/1/15
University at Buffalo researchers have created a biotechnology model that shows promise for developing an HIV vaccine and targeting cancer cells.
Top Cystic Fibrosis Researcher Wins Stockton Kimball Award
6/1/15
Cystic fibrosis expert Drucy S. Borowitz, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics, has received the 2015 Stockton Kimball Award for outstanding scientific achievement and service.
UB Neurologists Present More Than 30 Sessions at National Meeting
5/12/15
Researchers in the University at Buffalo’s Department of Neurology shared their findings through more than 30 presentations at the American Academy of Neurology’s 67th Annual Meeting.
Stem Cell Study Evaluates ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Heart Failure Treatment
5/8/15
University at Buffalo researchers will test the effectiveness of using stem cells from donors to treat patients with heart failure.
UB Celebrates Outstanding Students, Research Achievements
4/29/15
Students in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were among those recognized for outstanding achievement during the University at Buffalo’s 11th Celebration of Student Academic Excellence.
Medical Student Awarded Yearlong Hughes Research Fellowship
4/29/15
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has selected second-year University at Buffalo medical student Niema Razavian for its Medical Research Fellows Program.
Business Idea for New Cancer Drug Delivery System Wins First Place
4/23/15
Students in biomedical engineering and medicine are principals in the biotechnology venture that won a University at Buffalo entrepreneurship competition.

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