News Releases

All of the latest news about our university. (by topic)

Tiny, reusable sensing chip could lead to new point-of-care medical tests
2/8/22
The key to its success? ‘Nanopatch antennas’ made with liquid metal that trap light to identify biological and chemical molecules.
Study: As tectonic plates pull apart, what drives the formation of rifts?
2/7/22
Research on a young rift in Iceland sheds new light on the process.
Media Advisory: Students to present ideas to make computing anti-racist
2/7/22
The presentations, part of an effort to create a more holistic computer science education at UB, will take place Wednesday.
The ‘silent epidemic’: Study reveals impact of loneliness among older American women during the pandemic
2/7/22
This increase in loneliness and loss of social connections — which the research team called a “silent epidemic” — has resulted in worsening mental health.
Study: In severely obese teen males, bariatric surgery reverses low testosterone
2/4/22
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new study led by University at Buffalo researchers shows that bariatric surgery not only treats obesity and reverses Type 2 diabetes, it also reverses low testosterone levels in obese teen males.
UB architect Kelly Hayes McAlonie receives lifetime achievement award from AIA New York State
2/4/22
The James William Kideney Award is the highest honor bestowed on a member.
Dept. of Surgery event focuses on medical racism and racist origins of American gynecology
2/2/22
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo’s Department of Surgery continues its “Beyond the Knife” series focused on surgery’s role in fighting systemic racism with its second annual Anti-Racism and Health Equity event on Feb. 10.
Taking the ‘forever’ out of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
2/2/22
UB researchers focus on breaking down PFAS, a family of highly persistent pollutants that can accumulate in people’s bodies, wildlife.
Bringing telemedicine to sleep apnea patients
2/2/22
Researchers help develop digital platform to meet rising demand.
Nursing awarded $2.3 million to help reduce health care worker burnout
2/1/22
The grant, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, will aid workers in rural and underserved areas.