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  • Zoom image: Sambandamurthy Ganapathy of the University at Buffalo Department of Physics leads a team developing neuromorphic computer chips, which aim to mimick the complex structure of the human brain in order to gain energy efficiency. Photo: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo
    How can AI be more energy efficient? UB researchers look to human brain for inspiration
    7/1/25

    Neuromorphic computing, which mimics architecture of brain, could support growing energy demands of AI.

  • Concept of toothenamel featuring a large tooth and two small dentist figures.
    Oral biology professor wins global award for pioneering tooth enamel study
    7/1/25

    Research reveals how targeting gene could help correct oral disorders, prevent craniofacial birth defects.

  • Zebrafish in an aquarium.
    Zebrafish could be key to finding new drugs for kidney stones, gout
    7/2/25

    University at Buffalo researcher Viviana Monje and colleagues awarded $1.2 million grant to study how popular aquarium fish produces crystals.

  • ASO disassembles RNA aggregates within biomolecular condensates.
    Study uncovers how harmful RNA clumps form — and a way to dissolve them
    7/7/25

    Linked to neurological disorders, repeat RNAs aggregate inside droplets but can be disassembled with an engineered piece of RNA.

  • Zoom image: Petar Pajic has received a postdoctoral fellowship from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki/University at Buffalo
    UB postdoc awarded NSF fellowship to study evolution of mucus and its role in pregnancy
    7/8/25

    First-generation American Petar Pajic will complete postdoc at Yale University.

  • A robot woman stands to receive her breast scan.
    Study: Quick, pain-free breast imaging system shows promise in early clinical tests
    7/10/25

    Automated scan takes less than a minute and produces AI-powered, clear 3D images.

  • Zoom image: Students from Western New York Sophomore Externship Experience at UB teamed up in June to participate in TechBuffalo’s design challenge at Seneca One using their tech and business know-how to solve problems for community organizations. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
    Summer program at UB gives young talent reasons to stay and prosper in Buffalo
    7/10/25

    The Western New York Sophomore Externship Experience at UB matches students with some of the area’s top businesses and not-for-profits, where they work 20 hours a week.

  • Zoom image: Icebergs that broke off from Jakobshavn Glacier in Greenland, photographed during a boat trip near Ilulissat. Credit: Beata Csatho
    Multimillion-dollar grant will help UB project ice sheet loss and sea level rise
    7/15/25

    Funding allows Sophie Nowicki to continue leading international ice sheet modeling project.

  • UB interlocking logo in white, with UB seal below in blue.
    UB statement on disturbing social media comments
    7/17/25

    The comments are unacceptable and contrary to UB’s values.

  • Two friends talking together.
    Listening well can move you, literally, study finds
    7/18/25

    High-quality listening identified as contributing to Kama Muta, the feeling of being “moved by love.”

  • Concept of AI assisting with plastics recycling featuring people and a robotic arm sorting recycling materials.
    AI-assisted sorting, other new technologies could improve plastic recycling
    7/18/25

    Review article analyzes the latest methods in plastic recycling guided by process systems engineering approaches.

  • Pharmacy students and faculty member pose in front of the Pharmacy building.
    Pharmacy school joins UB’s community outreach at Lighthouse medical clinic
    7/18/25

    Third-year students collaborate with medical and public health students to assist clients.

  • Christine P. Bartholomew.
    Christine Bartholomew elected to American Law Institute
    7/23/25

    The institue is the nation’s leading independent organization dedicated to producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize and improve the law.

  • Zoom image: Niagara Falls Schools Superintendent Mark Laurrie, left, with Megan Koury, a trainer in the UB School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care, outside Niagara Falls High School. Photo: Douglas Levere
    UB School of Social Work, NF schools collaborate to teach trauma-informed concepts
    7/24/25

    Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care worked with school district to train teachers, administrators, staff and, most recently, students.

  • Yellow clock, plate, fork and knife on a mint green background, concept of regular mealtime.
    WNY women who are food insecure, overweight and want to eat healthy are being recruited for UB clinical trial
    7/28/25

    UB researchers have launched a novel clinical trial that aims to overcome the food insecurity-obesity paradox. 

  • Graphic promoting the 2025-26 Distinguished Speakers Series featuring NATO 16th Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis; photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride and adventure writer Kevin Fedarko; Pentatonix beatboxer and classical fusion artist Kevin Olusola; and former “Today” co-anchor, journalist, author and CEO Hoda Kotb.
    UB announces lineup for 2025-26 Distinguished Speakers Series
    7/29/25

    The series 'is renowned for fostering thoughtful, informed dialogues with innovators across all spheres of society,' says President Satish K. Tripathi.

  • Zoom image: From left: UB PhD candidate Vashin Gautham, Ehsan Esfahani, PhD, associate professor, and Jun Liu, assistant professor, both in the UB Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, pose with the compliant robotic gripper outfitted with an electronic textile sensor. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
    Scientists give robots a sense of touch with fabric that mimics human skin
    7/31/25

    The electronic textile sensor could be useful in manufacturing, robotic surgery, even prosthetic limbs in the near future.

  • Dancers dance against pink walls and a pink floor.
    Complexions Contemporary Ballet Comes to the UBCFA
    7/31/25

    Renowned New York City-based dance company Complexions Contemporary Ballet will take the stage at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts for one night only.

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