Empire Discovery Institute

The University at Buffalo, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Rochester have joined together to form the Empire Discovery Institute (EDI), a nonprofit drug discovery and development accelerator created to translate promising scientific discoveries into breakthrough treatments and cures, support vital upstate New York pharmaceutical research efforts, and foster the development of a vibrant biotech startup community within New York State. UB is committed to building infrastructure, aligning talent and strengthening the region as a hub for life sciences research and development.