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UB CAT invests $253,000 in six life sciences companies
9/12/22
The companies are developing treatments for cancer, neurovascular diseases and more.
UB to hold ribbon cutting for new 40-foot-long mobile dental clinic
9/12/22
New mobile dental clinic will help remove barriers to care for underserved populations in Western New York.
Studies in Bangladesh detail how e-waste recycling exposes workers to chemicals
9/12/22
UB’s Nirupam Aich is working with partners in Bangladesh to research pollution and health risks associated with this industry.
Biomedical engineers aim to develop more effective TB vaccine
9/9/22
The work is funded for $1.4 million over three years by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
The evolution of mucus: How did we get all this slime?
8/26/22
In mammals, proteins called mucins evolved — again and again — by co-opting non-mucin proteins in a surprising way, study suggests.
UB pharmacy scholars Nicholas Fusco and Gina Prescott named ACCP Fellows
8/24/22
Fellowship in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy recognizes excellence in the practice and science of clinical pharmacy.
UB’s Destination Dental School receives award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
8/23/22
Destination Dental School – a program that aims to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for underrepresented students – received the 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.
UB researchers unravel how mitochondrial dysfunction leads to premature aging and disease
8/22/22
New papers reveal how mitochondrial defects lead to accelerated aging as demonstrated by shorter telomeres and other biomarkers of aging.
Pre-dental pathway programs partner to improve diversity in dentistry
8/18/22
UB's Destination Dental School and Native American Pre-Dental Student Gateway Program partnered to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for underrepresented students.
Women’s Health Initiative makes lasting contributions to cardiology
8/12/22
WHI’s contributions to cardiology are especially impressive, right up there with other well-known studies such as Framingham, and the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC).