UB in the News

Matador: German magazine reports on UB earthquake simulation
1/1/07
An article in Germany's Matador magazine looks at the earthquake simulation that subjected an 1,800 square foot townhouse to the equivalent of 6.7 magnitude earthquake and quotes Andre Filiatrault, professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering and lead investigator on the UB tests.
AP: Unbelted backseat passengers a threat to driver, prof says
1/1/07
An article distributed by the Associated Press reports on UB research that showed that unbelted back-seat passengers are a threat to the driver seated in front of them in head-on car crashes and quotes James Mayrose, adjunct assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Boston Globe: Article on smoking and breast cancer quotes public health expert
1/1/07
An article in the Boston Globe on a new study that showed no link between secondhand smoke and breast cancer quotes Gary Giovino, professor of public health and health professions.
HealthDay: Researchers looks at people's reaction to the 9/11 terrorist attacks
12/29/06
An article distributed by HealthDay news service reports on research conducted by Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology, that looks at how people's reaction to the 9/11 terrorist attacks depended, in part, on their gender and ethnicity.
ABC News: Prof quoted on importance of new HPV vaccine
12/29/06
An article on ABCNews.com that lists the Top 10 health stories of 2006 includes that announcement of a vaccine that prevents infection by some strains of cervical-cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) and quotes Stephen Edge, professor of surgery.
New York Times: Article looks at Pelham's work on behavioral treatment for ADHD
12/22/06
A front-page story in The New York Times on behavioral treatments for children with ADHD features families who are being treated by psychologists at UB's Center for Children and Families. The research of UB Distinguished Professor William Pelham, director of the UB center, is described in the story.
Associated Press: History prof quoted on two new WWII films
12/22/06
An article distributed by the Associated Press about two new films, "The Good German" and "The Good Shepherd," which offer a less-romanticized view of the politicking, compromising and exploiting that occurred following World War II quotes Andreas Daum, professor of history.
UPI: Seery quoted in article on gender, ethnic differences in coping with trauma
12/21/06
An article distributed by UPI reports on UB research on gender and ethnic differences in coping with trauma, and quotes Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology.
Reuters: Pediatrics prof quoted on asthma in the emergency room
12/20/06
An article distributed by Reuters news service reports that when children with asthma are seen in the emergency room, the doctors there can at least start them on maintenance medication that can help prevent future flare-ups, and quotes Heather K. Lehman, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics.
UPI: Unbelted backseat passengers a danger, engineer says
12/20/06
An article distributed by UPI reports a UB study has shown that unbelted backseat passengers risk injury or death to themselves and the driver seated in front of them in the event of a head-on crash, and quotes James Mayrose, adjunct assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

UB faculty frequently offer expert perspectives on issues that are part of the current public discourse, including ones that may be perceived as controversial. It is our belief—and at the core of UB’s academic mission—that constructive, thoughtful dialogue fosters a better understanding of our world. Thus, we openly share these perspectives.