Here at UB, our passion for rigorous research 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.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are pioneering a new method for manufacturing human tissues. See how 3D printing could save countless lives.
Dismantling anti-Blackness in schools starts with caring. Read how an approach known as “motherwork” can improve educational experiences, particularly for Black girls.
Chemical compounds called PFAS are durable, toxic and everywhere. See how an interdisciplinary team of researchers is working to wipe them out.
Net-shooting robots that dispose of space debris aren’t science fiction—but the technology is far from perfect. See how one engineer is changing that.
New research reveals the role of the naturally occurring hormone in everything from body weight to reproduction. See what else it does—and doesn’t—do.
Big animals should be more prone to cancer (more cells, more mutations), but elephants are not. See how their genome evolved to suppress tumors.
A new study uses machine learning to map the prevalence of the disease across the country. See how this could lead to better treatment and prevention.
A new study shows that it’s possible to mitigate one of the worst effects of climate change in this century. See what nations need to do.
