Health and Medicine

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

FDA approves cancer drug based on clinical trial led by researcher at UB, Roswell Park
3/31/26
The FDA has approved a drug for patients who are 12 and older with classical Hodgkin lymphoma based on the results of a randomized clinical trial led by a UB researcher.
UB orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics’ effect on immune system
3/30/26
Published study notes that 3D-printed polymers release higher levels of immunostimulatory particles than traditional ones.
Media Advisory: UB dental school partners with TeamSmile and Buffalo Bills to offer free oral care to underserved kids
3/30/26
Approximately 260 children will attend April 2 event at Orchard Park training center.
Media Advisory: School of Dental Medicine celebrates newly renovated orthodontics clinic in April 1 ceremony
3/25/26
Updated clinic will be officially named for former department chair C. Brian Preston.
AI system curbs hallucinations in automated chest X-ray reports
3/23/26
UB researchers develop AI framework that reduces common errors by anchoring report generation to what appears in the medical image.
For one medical student, Jacobs School felt like a ‘comfort blanket community’
3/18/26
Maureen Fagan finds support as she forges her own path at UB after devastating family tragedy.
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.
As she heads to Match Day, this medical student takes nothing for granted
3/17/26
A severe stroke in her second year of medical school gave this medical student a unique perspective on the patient experience.
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.