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Could salmon and other fatty fish unlock new treatments for severe lung disease?
8/11/26
UB researchers explore the healing properties of molecules found within omega-3 fatty acids.
Study: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions
8/11/26
The tool, from the Department of AI and Society, aims to help human service agencies respond faster during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
AI and ‘Ramanomics’ could eliminate a major obstacle to studying living cells
8/6/26
UB-led researchers develop a label-free method that identifies organelles using their unique biochemical fingerprints.
From discovery to company
8/4/26
A growing volume of UB research is finding its way into startup companies.
UB renames Department of Electrical Engineering
7/30/26
Name change – to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – reflects its longstanding research and education in computer engineering.
How did inbred brown tree snakes take over Guam? Study suggests hidden genetic diversity
7/24/26
Biologists have long wondered how a small number of the invasive species so successfully colonized the island.
UB scientists awarded Genesis Mission grants for AI-focused research
7/24/26
The funding supports UB’s efforts to develop new technologies that boost the nation’s industrial competitiveness, address complex challenges.
Xi Lu selected as AI Research Fellow by Computing Research Association
7/23/26
Information science professor designing AI health systems to better care for underserved communities.
UB Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies names new director
7/23/26
Uttam Singisetti will lead the center, which supports the region’s growing semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Canadian wildfire smoke linked to fewer bird sightings in New York State
7/16/26
The study compared air quality data with birdwatching reports, including during historic 2023 wildfire season.