Health and Medicine

News about UB’s health sciences programs and related community outreach. (see all topics)

UB HIV prevention expert publishes commentary in The Lancet
3/17/26
Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong’s invited commentary discusses the significance of a major efficacy trial involving the game Tumaini and what it signals about the future of HIV prevention for young people.
UB researchers developing tool to spot AI‑generated radiology reports
3/16/26
The aim is to guard against falsified medical documentation and bogus insurance claims.
UB oral biology and biochemistry professors receive NIH grant to study salivary gland regeneration
3/11/26
Goal is to repair and regenerate glands that affect eating, speech and quality of life.
International expert at the Jacobs School is co-author on a paper on Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and MS published in JAMA Neurology
3/10/26
The connection between multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is strengthening, according to a paper published this week.
Pharmacy professor promotes kidney assessment that provides more accurate, equitable care
3/10/26
Published commentary encourages discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or put Black patients at disadvantage.
Jacobs School invites alumni, faculty and health care community partners to celebrate 180th anniversary and honor President Tripathi, Hon. Peoples-Stokes
3/9/26
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will mark its 180th anniversary at a Night of Distinction on May 2, recognizing leaders whose vision continues to shape health care in Western New York.
Preventing violence, protecting mental health focus of 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar
3/6/26
Event is a forum for school safety stakeholders to learn about important topics tied to protecting children, schools and communities.
UB researchers help develop new class of powerful antibodies to treat HIV using AI
3/5/26
Medication may be necessary only once or twice per year in some patients, according to published study.
Media Advisory: UB School of Dental Medicine to host day of free dental care for veterans
3/2/26
11th annual Dentistry Smiles on Veterans Program gives back to those who have served their country.
Media Advisory: Jacobs School to host Latino Medical Student Association Northeast region conference March 6-8
3/2/26
UB will welcome more than 300 medical students, residents and clinicians March 6-8 for the annual meeting of the Northeast region of the Latino Medical Student Association.