Here is how determination drives discovery.

Here at UB, one of America’s leading public research universities, our passion for discovery is matched only by a deep commitment to positive change. Our talented students and world-renowned faculty ask difficult questions, push past accepted boundaries and consistently endeavor to lead a new way forward. These are just some of the stories that show how.

A targeted drug used in adults with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma has been shown to significantly reduce relapse rates in children with the disease. See why these results are so groundbreaking.

Portrait of Kara Kelly.
Researcher

Kara Kelly, Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Researcher

LaGarrett King, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education, Department of Learning and Instruction, Graduate School of Education; Director, Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education

UB researchers and a local learning center brought a yoga-based curriculum to K-2 students with developmental disabilities. See the difference it made in their ability to self-regulate.

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Researcher

Catherine Cook-Cottone, Professor, Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education

Headshot of Venu Govindaraju.
Researcher

Venu Govindaraju, SUNY Distinguished Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

For over a decade, Team Alice has been educating health sciences students at UB about the dangers of overmedication in older adults. Now it’s bringing that message to the nation. See how.

headshot of Mary Brennan Taylor.
Researcher

Mary Brennan Taylor, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

A new study reveals that responsive parenting and consistent routines can help babies—and their parents—get a good night’s sleep. See how it’s done.

Portrait of Stephanie Anzman-Frasca.
Researcher

Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

The Destination Dental School was founded in 2021 to help underrepresented students succeed in dentistry. Learn why it’s already receiving national recognition.

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Researchers

Arian Johnson, Founder, Destination Dental School

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Wendell Carmona, Program Director, Destination Dental School; Volunteer Adjunct Instructor, School of Dental Medicine

A multidisciplinary research team will study how best to support low-income, high-achieving students in STEM. See how their findings could help fill a national need.

Raja Batta.
Researcher

Rajan Batta, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Diversity, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; SUNY Distinguished Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Soon you’ll be able to pop in a pair of earbuds and get a comprehensive assessment of your aural health. See how the technology works.

portrait of Zhanpeng Jin.
Researcher

Zhanpeng Jin, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

When people feel envious of their co-workers, it can lead to absenteeism and turnover in the workplace. Find out why celebrating a Team of the Month might be the better approach.

Portrait of Danielle Tussing.
Researcher

Danielle Tussing, Assistant Professor of Organization and Human Resources, School of Management

New York State’s flagship, UB is recognized as a leading public research university in the nation and around the globe. See the depth and breadth of its impact.

Faculty and students working together to solve complex global challenges. That’s how UB rises above the rest.