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SOUTH POLE SALUTE. Physics doctoral student Michael Stamatikos shows off the UB flag at the South Pole, where he recently spent three weeks conducting research. For more details, see the first story in the "Top Stories" column. (Photo: AMANDA project)

Federal delegation brings in big bucks for bioinformatics

Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds were in a festive mood during a visit to campus the Monday before Christmas as they announced nearly $10 million in obligated and pending 2004 federal funding for the UB Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics. » Full Story

Search for new provost is under way

The search for a successor to outgoing Provost Elizabeth D. Capaldi is well under way, with a search committee in place, and the university hiring the same national search firm that assisted in the recent presidential search. » Full Story

Hunting neutrinos under "the ice." Doctoral student Michael Stamatikos recently spent three weeks at the South Pole furthering his understanding of the mysterious subatomic particles known as neutrinos.

Studying SCD physiology. UB researchers have found no evidence of acute or healed heart attack in patients who succumb to sudden cardiac death.

Law professor attempts to make sense of globalization debate. David Westbrook has written a new book that examines the powerful cultural and political implications of a force that is transforming the way we live and view the world.

Tackling the carbohydrate conundrum. The idea that all carbohydrates are "bad" concerns UB nutritionist Christine L. Pelkman, who suggests that we need to understand this macronutrient better and be more sophisticated in our analysis.

From the lab bench to the boardroom. A UB chemist's unique method for designing and synthesizing anti-cancer compounds is being commercialized.

Promoting heritage tourism. A study by UB planning students has found that upstate New York is missing out on the opportunity to reinvigorate heritage-based tourism, the fasting-growing segment of the world tourism market.

Reporter well read at UB. A readership survey of the Reporter has found that the newspaper continues to be the chief source of UB news for faculty and staff.