Research

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It’s important to build upon UB’s strengths in basic, translational and clinical research to deliver meaningful results and fund the economic recovery of Western New York — all while utilizing resources to create hubs of innovation.

We aim to double research awards to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in five years, with a 30 percent increase in federal funding and a 60 percent increase in other sources of research funding during that time frame.

Three groups — headed by leaders in research — are involved in the strategic planning:

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Clinical Trials Group

Strategic plans for clinical research include: developing systems to better incorporate clinical research into practice, creating more incentives for clinicians to conduct research, hiring more clinical research coordinators and staff to support clinical research, and running more remote trials.

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Basic Science Group

Since fundamental scientific inquiry is essential to the progress of biomedical research, we aim to better support investigators in our basic sciences departments. This increased support will serve as a stronger foundation for translational and clinical studies.

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Translational Research Group

With an even stronger emphasis on translational research, we plan to find ways to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration among basic and clinical researchers and engage the community to determine their needs for bench-to-bedside innovations.

Leading the Effort

Timothy Murphy, MD, is senior associate dean for clinical and translational research.

He is responsible for overseeing strategies that aim to transform the school’s research programs into new or improved treatments for patients and for assisting faculty and trainees at all levels in their research activities. He also directs the Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

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