UB in the News

The Buffalo News puts UB's new CTRC on the front page
6/5/12
A front-page article in the Buffalo News about UB's new Clinical and Translational Research Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus looks at the types of research that will be conducted there and quotes Timothy F. Murphy, MD, director.
Discovery News turns to UB experts about Niagara Falls' conditions for tightrope artist Nik Wallenda
6/5/12
Discovery News gets the lowdown on what Nik Wallenda will face when he crosses Niagrara Falls on a tightrope from UB professor, Marcus Bursik, and UB librarian, Christopher Hollister.
CNN reports on new tinnitus treatment and asks UB hearing expert for his opinion
6/5/12
CNN asks Richard Salvi, director of UB's Center for Hearing and Deafness, for his opinion on new tinnitus treatment.
Business First reports that UB is number one choice among WNY's most talented students
6/4/12
A story in Business First about which colleges are most attractive to Western New York's top high school students lists UB at No. 1.
The Washington Post reports on UB's on-time graduation pledge, Finish in 4
6/4/12
An article in The Washington Post reports on the nation's top public universities to help students graduate on time and mentions UB's Finish in 4 pledge.
Wired featured UB research on quantum dots: they're safe in primates
5/22/12
An article on Wired reports a UB study has found that quantum dots -- tiny, luminescent crystals that could have a range of medical diagnostic uses -- are non-toxic to primates over a one-year period.
The Washington Post quotes UB scientist on efforts to make cell phone batteries that last
5/18/12
An article in The Washington Post about research efforts to make long-lasting batteries for cell phones and other devices quotes Esther Takeuchi.
Discovery News reported on UB research using graphene to rustproof steel
5/17/12
Discovery News reported on the research of chemistry professor Sarbajit Banerjee and chemistry PhD candidate Robert Dennis.
Buffalo News reports UB has chosen firm to design its new $375 million medical school
5/17/12
An article on the front page of the Buffalo News reports UB has chosen the well-known, international architectural firm HOK to design its new $375 million medical school.
ESPN and Sports Illustrated report on UB's New AD
5/9/12
Articles in ESPN and Sports Illustrated (among many other media outlets) report Danny White has been named UB's new athletic director.

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