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Zebrafish could be key to finding new drugs for kidney stones, gout
7/2/25
University at Buffalo researcher Viviana Monje and colleagues awarded $1.2 million grant to study how popular aquarium fish produces crystals.
UB launches AI and health science lecture series
6/4/25
The initiative kicks off June 10 as scholar Brian Athey will discuss how AI will affect academic health centers.
Media Advisory: UB and partners to host 25th annual Fruit Belt Clean-A-Thon
6/4/25
The event, which takes place Friday, demonstrates how universities and schools can improve neighborhoods that host them.
Eight University at Buffalo faculty named SUNY Distinguished Professors
5/27/25
Distinguished Professor is the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system.
Media Advisory: About 100 high schoolers to showcase DNA research May 21 at UB
5/19/25
Students work with UB throughout the school year to collect, isolate, and analyze bacterial DNA found in local waterways.
Media Advisory: UB to host commencement ceremonies this weekend
5/16/25
Thousands of students will don caps and gowns to receive degrees and certifications.
The key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis
5/14/25
AI shows promise detecting dyslexia and dysgraphia from what children write on paper and tablets, a new University at Buffalo-led study suggests.
A free, family-friendly event led by UB faculty members Noemi Waight and Ryan Rish
5/7/25
The event will explore the science of cycling through STEM stations, bike-related activities and a community ride led by Slow Roll Buffalo.
School of Nursing expands research, teaching with its first wet lab
5/6/25
It positions the School of Nursing among a small number of nursing schools with dedicated wet lab facilities.
University at Buffalo to create $34 million nursing simulation center
5/5/25
The center comes as UB, New York’s flagship university, is designated SUNY’s first Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence.