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Research on venous abnormalities must continue, urge UB authors of one of neurology’s most cited papers
2/6/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo researchers who authored one of neurology’s most cited papers in the last three years are calling for more investigation into how venous abnormalities in the neck might be involved in central nervous system disorders and aging.
RIA spring seminars feature renowned experts on drugs and alcohol
2/5/14
This year’s spring seminars at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions will focus on issues ranging from prescription drugs and alcohol to marijuana and cocaine.
UB dean chairs international symposium on oral and systemic health
2/4/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Michael Glick, DMD, dean of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has organized and will act as program chair of “The First International Quintessence Symposium on Oral Health: The Oral-Systemic Connection” to take place in San Diego on Feb. 7-8.
Thirteenth annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ takes place on Feb. 7
1/30/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – More than 800 children and parents will be guided by “tooth fairies” and other “dental heroes” through the award-winning Teddy Bear Clinic onto dental treatment and cleanings at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s 13 annual “Give Kids a Smile Day.”
Super Bowl Sunday: Risky business for at-risk drinkers?
1/30/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – In recent years, Super Bowl Sunday has become as synonymous with parties, food and alcohol as it is with football.
Oishei Foundation gives $5 million to UB for School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ new building
1/29/14
Buffalo, N.Y.—The John R. Oishei Foundation has made a gift of $5 million to the University at Buffalo to support construction of the new UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
Media Advisory: UB to announce major gift for downtown medical school
1/28/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo will announce a multimillion-dollar gift to support construction of its downtown medical school on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Swiss cheese crystal, or high-tech sponge?
1/27/14
The remarkable properties of a new, porous material could lead to advances in microscopic sponging.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honors UB pediatrics professor
1/22/14
Drucy S. Borowitz, MD, clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has received a major national award for her groundbreaking research from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
UB medical school professor receives top ophthalmology honor
1/22/14
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, Meyer H. Riwchun Endowed Chair Professor of Ophthalmology in the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been honored by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) as a 2014 ARVO Gold Fellow.