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Researchers discover how a gene only some of us have may protect against neurodegeneration
9/18/23
Researchers have discovered how an active form of a gene present in 75% of the human population works to protect the brain against neurodegeneration.
April 27: Orleans County Safety Fair
4/14/23
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a Safety Fair for Orleans County residents from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 27, 2023, for those caring for loved ones with dementia. The event will take place at the Cornell Cooperative Extension on Route 31 at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
April 29: Cattaraugus County Caregiver Conference
4/14/23
Featuring presentations by UBMD Neurology and Healthy Community Alliance, learn about Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, as well as tools and resources to keep you connected, supported and safe. Franklinville Junior/Senior High School, in Franklinville, NY. from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
April 1: 3rd Annual Black/African American Caregiver Conference
4/1/23
In partnership with the Buffalo Center for Health Equity, the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will present “It’s A Family Affair: 3rd Annual Black/African American Caregiver Conference” on Saturday, April 1, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo.
Dementia: Causes & Treatment
6/19/19
There are different types of dementia, each needing its own treatment plan based on the individual.
Alzheimer's Disease: Importance of Early Diagnosis
6/7/19
Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias affect over 50 million people worldwide. Early intervention is crucial. The sooner it's diagnosed, the better the disease's progression can be slowed, allowing for more time with an increased quality of life.
New PDD/LBD Treatment Tested in UB Clinical Trial
3/12/19
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is among 72 sites nationwide that are recruiting patients for a 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled drug trial for the first treatment designed to benefit patients with mild-to-moderate Lewy body dementia (LBD).
Troen Honored With Senior Leadership Award
11/5/18
Bruce R. Troen, MD, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, was honored by the Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation (ASCF) with its Senior Leadership Award.
Low Vitamin D Levels May Impair Physical Performance
8/10/18
Researchers in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine have found that low levels of vitamin D may impair stamina and performance over time.
UBMD Doctors Helping Advance Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
6/30/18
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Memory issues and other forms of dementia affect more than 50 million people around the world, according to the association, highlighting the extent of these conditions – and the importance of making strides to staunch and reverse their progression.
Szigeti 2017 Distinguished Resident
2/26/18
Kinga Szigeti MD, PhD, is the founding director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center and the Translational Genomics Research Laboratory in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The Center was recently designated a Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s disease by the New York State Department of Health.
UB Center Offers Key Resources in Battle Against Alzheimer’s [Buffalo News]
11/3/17
An article about New York State’s 10 Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease, including the Western New York center based at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, interviews Bruce R. Troen, MD, center co-director and professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Kinga Szigeti, MD, PhD, associate professor of neurology and center co-director.
Research Shows Intense Bursts of Exercise Can Help Fight Frailty
8/15/17
A preclinical study by researchers in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine has revealed that brief periods of intense physical activity can be safely administered at advanced age and has the potential to reverse frailty.
UB Alzheimer’s Clinics Are Seeing More Patients
7/5/17
To meet Western New York’s growing need for quality care for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center has expanded its clinics in Buffalo and Williamsville.
$2.3 Million Grant Will Enhance Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Treatment
3/11/16
A collaboration between the departments of Medicine and Neurology has been granted status as the Center for Excellence for Alzheimer’s disease in Western New York (CEAD WNY) through a five-year, $2.35 million state grant.
$2.35 Million Grant to Aid Alzheimer’s Research, Treatment
2/29/16
The University at Buffalo has been awarded a five-year, $2.35 million state grant to launch a Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s disease. The goal is to improve the screening, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, according to Kinga Szigeti, MD, PhD, associate professor of neurology and director of UB’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center.
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.
Consulting Practice Aims to Advance Geriatric Care, Training
11/17/14
Bruce R. Troen, MD, professor of medicine, is working to address the growing need for quality geriatric care while preparing health care providers, researchers and medical educators for the high-demand field of geriatric medicine.
Geriatrics Chief Named American Geriatrics Society Fellow
8/8/14
Multidisciplinary physician-scientist Bruce R. Troen, MD, professor of medicine and chief of geriatrics and palliative medicine, has been named a fellow of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS).

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