Research & Development
UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences (CBLS) has leading edge resources available to life sciences companies and research institutions to take R&D to the next level, whether creating new discoveries or preparing a new or improved product or service for marketplace launch.
To learn more about our capabilities and gain access to facilities & equipment, please contact:
Smitha James
Associate Director, Scientific Operations and Industry Engagement
716.881.8940
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Discovery-based & translational research
We offer expertise spanning the spectrum between basic and translational research in many areas related to bioinformatics and life sciences, including:
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Genomics
- Informatics
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Omics & Big Data
- Oncology
- Protein Therapeutics
- Stem Cell Research
- Tissue Engineering
- Translational Pharmacology
Our staff can help you connect with the equipment you need, the UB faculty who can enhance your research, and the funding & incentives that will help you take your work to the next level.
Lab & office space
Let us help you find the space you need, including:
- Wet lab space
- Cleanroom space
- Dry lab space
- Office space
- Light manufacturing space
- FDA approved facilities
- Incubator space
For other inquiries about space, please contact:
Kathryn Helfer
Budget & Operations Manager
716.881.8938
kehelfer@buffalo.edu
Technology commercialization & business solutions
Get the boost you need to bring your life-changing ideas to market, find new innovations, or get R&D assistance to enhance your products and services. The CBLS has dedicated business development staff to help your life sciences company assemble the resources necessary to succeed.
For more information about technology commercialization, please contact:
Business Development Executive
UBPartners@buffalo.edu
Invest in UB inventions & licenses
Discoveries and innovations at UB often turn into useful products and services that save lives and improve the population’s quality of life.
UB’s Office of Technology Transfer works with UB faculty and private companies to transfer this technology to the private sector for public benefit, while providing opportunities for further development and commercial applications. Review the university’s portfolio of technologies available for licensing.
For more information about UB inventions & licenses, please contact:
Jeff Dunbar
Director, Tech Transfer
716.645.8134
dunbarj@buffalo.edu
Talent, education & workforce development
UB offers more than 50 degree programs in technical and business areas critical to the life sciences. Visit UB’s website to learn more. CBLS also offers noncredit-bearing seminars, programs and websites for those interested in learning more about the life sciences.
For more information, please visit:
To learn more about workforce development, please contact:
Sandra Small, PhD
Integrated Science Education Manager
716.888.4851
sksmall@buffalo.edu
Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
UB’s Business and Entrepreneur Partnership office supports regional economic growth by connecting industry needs for innovation with university with research opportunities, resources and talent. Please contact us if you need to:
Business Development Executive
"The CBLS is the "front door" to the resources companies need to grow their businesses. Whether you need access to facilities, equipment, people or funding, the UB CBLS will connect you to all that the University has to offer."