• Fighting CF infections with phages
    7/15/26

    UB pharmacy professor Nicholas Smith is working with researchers at NIH-funded center at Stanford University.

  • Henesey recognized for digital accessibility efforts
    7/14/26

    The New York State Disability Services Council presented Henesey with the “Multidisciplinary Collaboration Award” last month.

  • AI helps MS researchers see brain lesions
    7/14/26

    UB-led team has found a way to use AI to reveal these otherwise invisible cortical lesions by reviewing existing MRI scans.

  • For A-fib and Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1s win out
    7/13/26

    Pharmacy study finds GLP-1 drugs perform better than SGLT-2i medications in patients with both conditions.

  • NIH renews T32 training grant
    7/13/26

    UB has received five years of funding to continue its long-running Research Training on Alcohol Etiology and Treatment program.

  • Summit explores refugee resilience
    7/10/26

    New American Summit in June brought together researchers, health care providers, community organizations and advocates.

  • UB chefs earn gold at national culinary competition
    7/9/26

    The Chef Culinary Conference brings together college and university dining professionals from across the country.

  • Three-in-one vaccine shows promise
    7/9/26

    Study shows that a single-shot vaccine under development at UB could protect against flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

  • DSS lineup announced
    7/9/26

    This year’s Distinguished Speakers Series will feature Andrew Ross Sorkin, Liz Cheney, Moogega Cooper and Ella Al-Shamahi.

  • UB expert offers tips for eating seafood safely
    7/9/26

    The majority of commercial seafood products in the U.S. are safe to consume, but Russo warns about some exceptions and precautions.

  • Improving plastic recycling
    7/8/26

    UB scientists’ system aims to reduce contamination, increase the recycling of materials to help enable a circular economy.

  • A need for knowledge on cannabis product labels
    7/8/26

    SPHHP researchers’ study reveals low recognition of cannabis labels among New York consumers.

  • UB Bike Days

    Last week, members of the UB community lined up at events on the North and South campuses to show their bikes some love. The free tune-up event will be at the Jacobs School on the Downtown Campus for the final clinic today from 1-3 p.m.  Learn more about UB Bike Days. Photos: Douglas Levere

    Published September 25, 2026

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