Health and Medicine

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

UB study shows that key protein can slow aging
2/4/26
Published findings, led by oral biology professor Keith Kirkwood, reveal that enhancing tristetraprolin can reduce frailty in mice.
AMSNY scholarships help two Jacobs School medical students pursue their dreams
2/4/26
Two students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have been awarded the Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) Scholarship in Medicine.
Media Advisory: UB School of Dental Medicine hosts 25th annual ‘Give Kids A Smile’
1/30/26
Free event Feb. 6 emphasizes preventative care as part of Children’s Dental Health Month.
Ford Versypt awarded $2.1 million NIH grant to study growth and break-up of tissues
1/27/26
She hopes that the research will allow physicians to better predict how to promote regeneration across different tissue systems in the body.
UB online programs in nursing, engineering management among top 10 nationwide
1/27/26
The rankings, from U.S. News & World Report, highlight the excellence of these innovative educational courses.
UB pharmacy professor develops AI model to predict hospitalization of at-risk cardiac patients
1/20/26
Structured, patient-reported survey data accurately predicts hospital admissions and 90-day readmissions.
Resolutions for a healthier new year? Don’t forget your oral health
1/16/26
Dental school’s Marcelle Nascimento discusses best ways to protect your teeth and gums.
Harm reduction vending machines in New York State expand access to overdose treatment and drug test strips
1/16/26
Two studies have found that harm reduction vending machines installed across New York State are well utilized and provide critical, lifesaving services to high-risk individuals.
Northeast College and UB announce new educational partnership
1/15/26
Students will advance to Northeast’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, allowing them to reduce overall time to degree completion.
Study highlights link between hostile racism and suicide risk in young Black adults
1/13/26
Work suggests that hostile racism associated with a 15% increase in suicide ideation, and 13% increase in suicide attempts.

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