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From yeast to hypha: How Candida albicans makes the switch
5/5/21
C. albicans’ ability to shift forms can help it cause dangerous infections, and a study suggests that a protein called Sir2 aids this transition.
Dental professor provides free care, fuel for Syrian refugees throughout pandemic
4/29/21
Through the UB Global Miles for Smiles program, UB professor Othman Shibly traveled to Lebanon and Syria to deliver oral health care, fuel, medical supplies and more.
Study: Many children with cardiomyopathy have a genetic mutation but few are screened
4/28/21
A national, UB-led study on genes in pediatric cardiomyopathy demonstrates strong evidence for routine genetic screening in children with the disease.
UB’s Buffalo Institute for Genomics’ partnership spurs growth in Buffalo’s life sciences industry
4/21/21
The BIG program was created to leverage and advance life science innovations in thr greater Buffalo area.
New, preclinical technique gives scientists a 3D, in vivo picture of intestinal motility disorders
4/21/21
Researchers have developed a technique that for the first time reveals how food moves through the gut in free-moving animals in real time.
‘Death Is But a Dream’: Partnering to tell stories about the end of life
4/15/21
UB professor Carine Mardorossian, a writer and author, has worked with hospice doctor Christopher Kerr on projects that explore end-of-life experiences from the perspective of both patients and caregivers.
UB launches website to find appointments for COVID-19 vaccine
3/31/21
Developed by faculty, students and staff from UB's School of Management, WNY Vaccine Hound is a one-stop shop that lists appointment openings throughout the region.
To identify the best COVID-19 treatments, patients with mild or moderate symptoms are needed for NIH-funded study at UB
3/31/21
To find an effective medication for mild to moderate cases in non-hospitalized patients, a clinical trial underway at UB is testing drugs, including monoclonal antibody medications, in people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
Study: AI tool can help spot Type 2 diabetes trends in the U.S.
3/29/21
The work, which examines risk factors down to the county level, could lead to more tailored public health strategies.
With SUNY funding, UB teams explore technologies to increase pandemic preparedness
3/29/21
Projects focus on wastewater surveillance of disease, and automated cloth mask production.