UB in the News

Science: More women need to be nominated for National Medals
6/22/07
Stephanie Pincus, professor emeritus of dermatology, is quoted Science magazine in an article on the scarcity of women nominated for either the National Medal of Science or the National Medal of Technology, the country's highest honors in those fields.
UPI: Finding may improve synthetic catalyst design
6/21/07
An article distributed by UPI reports that UB chemists have identified the mechanism involved in biological catalysts called enzymes, a finding that may improve synthetic catalyst design.
Patriot-News: Rapping discusses Bob Dylan's mystique
6/21/07
An article in The Patriot-News on the notoriously private life of Bob Dylan and college courses that are dissecting his mystique quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies.
JADA: Buchanas quoted on preventing cheating in dental education
6/21/07
Richard Buchanan, dean of the School of Dental Medicine, is quoted in an article in the Journal of the American Dental Association on the ADA Symposiumon Integrity and Ethics in Dental Education on preventing cheating in dental education.
Chicago Tribune: Rapping discusses popularity among women of reality TV
6/20/07
UB pop-culture expert Elayne Rapping, professor of American Studies, is quoted in a Chicago Tribune story about the popularity among women of reality TV shows that sometimes portray women in unflattering ways as they compete against one another.
UPI: Study links periodontal disease, severe oral bone loss
6/19/07
An article distributed by UPI reports a UB study has shown that women infected with four bacteria that cause periodontal disease were more likely to have more severe oral bone loss, and quotes Jean Wactawski-Wende, associate professor of social and preventive medicine.
Discovery Channel: Classics prof quoted on eating habits of ancient Romans
6/19/07
An article on the Discovery Channel on the eating habits of ancient Romans quotes Stephen Dyson, professor of classics.
Christian Science Monitor: Jackson discusses culture of 1950s
6/18/07
Bruce Jackson, SUNY Distinguished Professor of English and American Studies, is quoted in the Christian Science Monitor in an article on the opening in Oklahoma of a time capsule containing a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere buried 50 years ago.
Men's Health: Keeping dad's mouth and heart healthy
6/13/07
An article in Men's Health magazine on Father's Day gifts to keep dad healthy and happy suggests giving an electric toothbrush and reports that a UB study showed that people with infected gums have twice the risk of heart disease as those whose mouths were healthy.
Woman's Day: Jain quoted on tips to help lower grocery bills
6/12/07
Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research, is quoted in the June 19 issue of Woman's Day magazine in a cover story article on shopping tips to help lower grocery bills.

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