UB in the News

Athens Banner Herald: Rapping quoted on appeal of summer movies
7/15/08
Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies and a pop culture expert, is quoted in the Athens Banner Herald on this summer's glut of action-hero movies that appeal primarily to 12-year-old boys.
Press and Sun-Journal: Campbell discusses McCain, Conservative Party line
7/15/08
James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, is quoted in the Binghamton Press and Sun-Journal in an article about the expectation that John McCain will receive the New York State Conservative Party line in the November presidential election.
Associated Press: Article looks at Kurtz exhibition, "Seized"
7/14/08
An article distributed by the Associated Press reports on the latest installation by Steven Kurtz, professor of visual studies, "Seized," an exhibit of the garbage that was left behind after the FBI searched his house following the unexpected death of his wife, Hope, in 2004.
American Medical News: Lee weighs in on health issues of Beijing Olympics
7/14/08
An article in American Medical News looks at the impact that China's poor air quality and illnesses like avian influenza could have on visitors to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and quotes Richard V. Lee, professor of medicine.
New York Sun: Nielsen interviewed about national, state health-care systems
7/14/08
An article in the New York Sun interviews Nancy Nielsen, senior associate dean for medical education and president of the American Medical Association, on the country's health-care system and New York State's health-care system.
TIME: Kurtz interviewed about his exhibit, "Seized"
7/14/08
An article in TIME magazine looks at "Seized," an exhibit made out of the refuse, scraps and assorted debris that FBI agents left inside and outside the house of Steven Kurtz, professor of visual studies, after they searched his home following the unexpected death of his wife, Hope, in 2004.
Reuters: Pain researcher discusses IBS, behavioral therapy
7/14/08
Jeffrey M. Lackner, assistant professor of gastroenterology and director of UB's Behavioral Medicine Clinic, is quoted in an article distributed by Reuters about his study that shows that a self-taught behavior therapy program may effectively help people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome manage their symptoms.
The Sun: UB research cited in article on fertility
7/10/08
An "his and hers" guide to conception, particularly over the age of 35 in England's The Sun newspaper reports scientists at UB found that men who smoke marijuana frequently are more likely to have abnormal sperm and a lower total sperm count.
Live Science: Can calorie restriction increase the human life span?
7/9/08
An article on Live Science about using calorie restriction to increase the human life span quotes Tongjian You, assistant professor of exercise and nutrition science, on animal research that supports the theory.
St. Tammany News: Keeping senior citizens safe at home
7/8/08
An article in the St. Tammany News on keeping the home environment safe for the elderly quotes Danise Levine, assistant director of UB's IDEA Center.

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