UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences (CBLS) has a dual mission — to foster new biomedical discoveries across our life sciences research areas, and to promote economic development in Buffalo Niagara and across New York State. If your organization is interested in either one of these missions, we encourage you to talk with us about partnership opportunities. 

Scientists at the CBLS and our partner organizations are responsible for key innovations that have improved millions of lives, including: 

• The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test to detect prostate cancer
• Sickle cell screening tests
• Human genome sequencing libraries
• Platinum Coil for inoperable cranial aneurysms

Our partners have access to world-class facilities, equipment, UB faculty and other resources that support research and development.

The CBLS is one of the leading economic development forces in Buffalo Niagara. Since our inception, we have helped launch dozens of new companies, create or retain thousands of jobs in the region, and attract millions of dollars in new investments. 

• Research partners — Work closely with us to develop life sciences innovations 
• Academic & community partners — Support our work and help us achieve our mission
• Industry collaborators — Engage with the CBLS in any number of ways, including R&D, business development, workforce development, and more 
• Sponsors & funders — Provide financial support to the CBLS as a whole, or to a specific program or event 
• Co-located companies — Rent lab or office space at the CBLS, and use equipment, facilities and staff