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Profiles

Addressing health equity goal of new CHERI director
11/21/25
Heather M. Gardiner aims to expand the Community Health Equity Research Institute's research impact and strengthen links with the community.
Advocating for stronger protections against cyber scams
10/24/25
UB legal scholar Karla Lellis says social media, AI and other digital technology leaves people vulnerable to harm.
Law professor blends musical, legal expertise
10/21/25
Guitarist Lauren Wilson calls on her knowledge of music and performance to draw unique insights into the way copyright law is applied to music.
After two decades at UB, Mitchell to take time for herself
7/14/25
Sharon Mitchell will retire Aug. 1 as director of counseling services and senior director of student wellness.
A familiar face to startup community
4/17/25
Lauren Washington's tenure as an accomplished entrepreneur makes her the ideal person to run UB's Cultivator program.

The View

Faculty experts weigh in on trending topics. Their views and opinions are based on their expertise and research, and do not represent the official positions of UB.

UB expert advocates for better screening for eating disorders
2/26/26
Clinical psychologist Lisa Ranzenhofer discusses atypical anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
UB researcher offers tips on winter preparedness
1/30/26
Susan Clark has some emergency preparedness tips that can help even the most seasoned Buffalonian as we head into the worst of the winter season.
Faculty expert: Venezuela action may have geopolitical consequences
1/28/26
UB political scientist Carla Martínez Machain says Venezuela may not be the Trump administration’s last foreign intervention.
Mis/disinformation and the midterm elections
1/22/26
UB expert Yini Zhang says the news media and voters will struggle to keep up as social media once again plays a major role in the political messaging.
Deepfakes leveled up in 2025: Here’s what’s coming next
1/16/26
UB computer scientist Siwei Lyu says dramatic improvements in technology will make deepfakes harder to spot.

Questions & Answers

Moving research results into real-world settings
2/6/26
UB scientists Ranjit Singh and Bonnie Vest discuss dissemination and implementation science and upcoming CTSI workshops on the topic.
Staying safe in the deep freeze
1/27/26
UB physician David Holmes offers some advice on staying safe in these frigid temperatures.
Don’t forget your oral health for healthier new year
1/23/26
UB faculty member Marcelle Nascimento offers advice on the best ways to protect your teeth and maintain overall oral health all year long.
Political geography impedes criminal prosecution of police
1/16/26
UB law professor Guyora Binder recently spoke with UBNow about his research on police prosecutions and its implications for policy.
Santa-Ramirez receives ASHE Early Career Award
1/9/26
The GSE professor spoke with UBNow about his work on campus climate and first-generation students’ transitions and sense of belonging.

Awards & Recognition

Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering
2/26/26
The earthquake engineer’s work has made “countless communities and structures safer and more resilient.”
Freudenheim receives Distinguished Achievement Award
2/9/26
The UB epidemiologist has been awarded one of the highest honors from the American Society of Preventive Oncology.
Ball, Nam named SSWR fellows
1/14/26
The UB faculty members have been recognized by the Society for Social Work and Research.
Julien receives lifetime achievement award
1/8/26
The award from the Association for Information Science and Technology honors the UB professor’s contributions to the information science field.
Balu-Iyer named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
12/16/25
The UB pharmacy professor’s research contributions and his numerous patents led to his inclusion in the prestigious organization.