Global Impact

News about UB’s global partnerships and our impact around the world. (see all topics)

UB, partners awarded $750,000 to advance at-home stroke recovery system
10/1/25
The system, called mRehab, pairs a smartphone app with 3D-printed household objects, to help survivors recover better at home.
UB engineer Viviana Monje awarded $312,359 grant to create bio-inspired membranes
9/29/25
The work, part of larger $2 million effort, will employ AI and other tools to develop eco-friendly membranes for use in medicine, agriculture, industry and other fields.
Researcher’s AI-powered drug discovery tool supported by Empire AI
9/22/25
Thomas Grant secures $2.18 million grant to pioneer protein-studying tool that could lead to new and personalized medicine.
Engineers uncover why tiny particles form clusters in turbulent air
9/19/25
Finding could improve predictions for wildfire smoke, extreme rainfall, pharmaceutical development and more.
Study: Scientists reengineer enzyme to study diseases via sugar patterns on the surface of cells
8/14/25
The advancement lays the groundwork for creating a library of sugar-recognizing proteins that may help detect and treat diverse illnesses.
Multimillion-dollar grant will help UB project ice sheet loss and sea level rise
7/15/25
Funding allows Sophie Nowicki to continue leading international ice sheet modeling project.
Study: Quick, pain-free breast imaging system shows promise in early clinical tests
7/10/25
Automated scan takes less than a minute and produces AI-powered, clear 3D images.
Wheat straw, a farming byproduct, could soon insulate your home
6/18/25
University at Buffalo-led team 3D prints the organic material to create green alternative to common fiberglass insulation.
What to do with dirty PFAS filters? UB researchers think plasma treatment can make them reusable
6/2/25
DoD grant will support project, which aims to remove "forever chemicals" from GAC filters and destroy them.
UB pairs with Florida Atlantic for wireless communications research and education
5/20/25
The partnership, which includes a workforce development program, will tap UB’s expertise in wireless networking, AI, autonomy and more.

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