Global Impact

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

UB awarded $1.5 million to study gene therapy for FOXG1 Syndrome
4/3/23
The grant, from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, could help benefit people suffering from the rare genetic brain disorder.
UB and partners are developing new lung cancer screening test
3/13/23
Along with Roswell Park, For-Robin and USC, UB has secured $3.5 million to create a ‘liquid biopsy’ could help spot cancer sooner, improve treatment.
Gene variations for immune and metabolic conditions have persisted in humans for more than 700,000 years
2/21/23
Genetic study of modern humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans points to the importance of ‘balancing selection’ in evolution.
UB’s Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences joins the Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition
2/21/23
The partnership will help scientists better identify and monitor new pathogens, as well as analyze how known viruses are changing.
Study: New ‘whipping jet’ sprayer controls how aerosols move
1/18/23
The invention could benefit pharmaceutical, automotive, food processing, carbon capture and other industries.
UB awarded $20 million to establish national AI institute to help children with speech, language disorders
1/10/23
The National Science Foundation-funded effort will address the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, ensure at-risk children receive assistance.
Volcanic risk areas may be larger than previously thought, UB-led research in Death Valley suggests
1/6/23
Findings from a study, led by UB geologist Greg Valentine, could lead to policy changes that help save lives and infrastructure.
UB student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship from British government
1/5/23
Alexis Harrell will explore how various forms of narrative shape Black experiences.
Media Advisory: UB to hold torch rally Monday morning for World University Games
12/16/22
UB hosted the games in July 1993, providing the venues for numerous events and housing the games’ 5,000 participants in the Ellicott Complex.
Clinician scientist Waheed Adedeji receives NIH award to study interaction of mental health and HIV medication in Nigeria
12/2/22
Adedeji, also a scholar at the UB Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (CIGBS), will receive mentorship and training through CIGBS.

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