Health and Medicine

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

New candidate drug 'dials down' protein synthesis to treat demyelinating diseases
4/21/15
UB researchers contribute to study on new candidate drug that may help treat misfolded protein diseases like CMT, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Happily ever after: Scientists arrange protein-nanoparticle marriage
4/20/15
New biotech method could lead to development of HIV vaccine, targeted cancer treatment.
Wactawski-Wende accepts top national honor on behalf of Women’s Health Initiative
4/17/15
UB has played a key role in the Women’s Health Initiative, one of the largest clinical trials ever undertaken in the U.S.
Biotechnology venture takes first place in UB entrepreneurship competition
4/16/15
Three graduate students took first place in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) for a biotechnology venture that offers a revolutionary new way to deliver cancer drugs.
UB Dental brings smiles to WNY vets
4/10/15
Western New York veterans have a reason to smile.
NIJ grant will study sexual assault among sexual minority women
4/9/15
The University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) has received a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to examine the experience of sexual assault among lesbian and bisexual women compared to heterosexual women.
Cancer expert to present annual Nelson lecture
4/7/15
Renowned cancer researcher Karen Meneses, PhD, will present the University at Buffalo School of Nursing’s Fifth Annual Margaret A. Nelson Lecture.
UB Refugee Health Summit to address barriers to care
4/7/15
The event is part of the School of Public Health and Health Professions' celebration of National Public Health Week.
Study explores links between sexual assault, obesity, suicide risk
4/2/15
One in three boys experiencing sexual assault tries to take his own life, according to new research by a UB nursing faculty member.
Medical school mockup passes rain and wind tests with flying colors
3/31/15
The mockup, built at the Construction Research Laboratory in Miami, provides a sneak peek of what the new UB medical school will look like.

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