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.
For 72 million deaf people worldwide, communication barriers persist. A UB-led research team is looking to change that. See how common headphones are helping translate ASL into spoken words.
New research shows that overexpression of a protein named for a mythical land of youth reversed senescence in skeletal muscle cells. See what this could mean for treating age-related diseases.
Scientists created a component of gasoline by feeding glucose to E. coli. See how the discovery could lead to more sustainable biofuels.
A new study separates fact from fiction when it comes to in-home oral care devices. See which ones you need—and which ones you don’t.
An investigation into how pain starts has yielded a way to make it stop that’s both effective and safe. See how researchers achieved this pain management breakthrough.
The U.S. Air Force has tapped UB to lead a $5 million project to monitor objects in space. See how this research will help clear the way for future moon missions and other space exploration.
The University at Buffalo is recognized as a leading public research university in the nation and around the globe. See the depth and breadth of its impact.