PSS News

Taking up the global health challenge
6/1/17
Students spent a transformative week developing and refining ideas to address a specific global health issue.
Epstein to receive Hoebel Prize
6/1/17
The founder of the Traffic Light Diet is being recognized for his research on ingestive behavior.
Supportive housing improves health
6/5/17
Housing stability is key to people living with HIV/AIDS maintaining or improving their health, according to results of a new UB-led study.
Transforming lives through education
6/2/17
UBEOC alumnae inspire others with their stories of determination, courage and how they used education to change their lives.
Resistance urged on research cost cap
6/1/17
UB and RPCI tell the WNY congressional delegation that a 10 percent federal cap on research costs would cut vital work already underway.
Commercializing structural biology
6/5/17
HarkerBIO determines 3-D structures of proteins for drug and biotech companies, saving money and speeding drug discovery.
Balthasar named to NIH study section
6/5/17
The UB pharmacokinetics expert will review grant applications and advise the NIH in the area of gene and drug delivery.
Malala Yousafzai to speak at UB
6/6/17
The human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner will lead off the 31st annual Distinguished Speakers Series.
Scholarship program wins NIH renewal
6/6/17
NIH sees the impact of UB's scholarship program for underrepresented minority students in biomedical PhD programs.
App would prevent voice hacking
6/7/17
The app, being developed by UB researchers, would use a smartphone's compass to help thwart a growing cybersecurity threat.
Company finds good fit in WNY
6/7/17
START-UP NY attracted the Silicon Valley-based KeepTruckin to Amherst, where it set up its hardware development division.
Cinema under the stars
6/8/17
SA’s popular Summer Film Series returns this season with a lineup of free movies that includes “Wonder Woman” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Research examines shiftwork, fatigue
6/8/17
The UB study of police officers found those working the afternoon shift report being more tired, putting them at higher risk for accidents, stress and errors.
Eiden named chair of NIH study section
6/8/17
The RIA senior research scientist will lead the section on psychosocial development, risk and prevention.
Improving antibody delivery in lungs
6/9/17
UB pharmacologist Javier Blanco has been awarded a $400,000 grant to study how therapeutic antibodies are handled in the human lung.
Alzheimer’s clinics seeing more patients
6/9/17
The UB center is conducting clinical trials on two new dementia treatments and will begin enrolling patients in a third trial in August.
Different paths for cannabis, tobacco
6/12/17
Tobacco control advocates push for "a kind of prohibition" on cigarettes, while the cannabis community does the opposite, researchers say.
Young Africans benefit from yoga
6/12/17
Education professor Catherine Cook-Cottone talks about how yoga brings well-being and employment to young people in Africa.
UB 'Mathletes' take on Spartan challenge
6/9/17
Four students hope their brains give them an edge in competing for the $250,000 prize in the NBC TV show.
NHL's #bikeguy has UB roots
6/12/17
Alum Jordan Marwin's enthusiasm in encouraging prospective players steals the show at the hockey league's scouting combine.
Andrew Stott leaving UB for USC
6/9/17
The architect of the UB Curriculum will guide undergraduate education for the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at USC.
20 receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards
6/13/17
Eight faculty members and 12 staff members have been named recipients of the 2017 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
Travel distance shows abortion inaccessibility
6/13/17
Abortion fund recipients who must travel out of state for an abortion travel 10 times farther than those who get care in their home states.
Joyful mural tops off CAI residency
6/14/17
Shantell Martin's “Dance Everyday” brings some life to an urban neighborhood awaiting renewal.
Global Market eyed for North Campus
6/14/17
The project would bring authentic international cuisine to the heart of the North Campus.
Otter tooth suggests new migratory route
6/14/17
The discovery of an ancient otter tooth in Mexico is the first evidence of a new east-west route across America, a UB researcher says.
Advocacy, activism a calling for UB staffer
6/15/17
Danielle Johnson spends her time away from UB working with vulnerable populations, including current and former prisoners and refugees.
NLRB changes pose issues for unions
6/15/17
UB law professor Nicole Hallett talks about how President Trump's pending appointments to the National Labor Relations Board could be the death knell for organized labor.
Getting results for WNY non-profits
6/16/17
Graduate engineering students' pro bono analytics makes a difference for Meals on Wheels and The Teacher's Desk.
Culture influences decision to have mammograms
6/16/17
A new study provides evidence that could help increase participation in breast cancer screenings and other preventive health care.
UB students making a social impact
6/15/17
Management and social work students collaborate on ideas to tackle a social issue facing the community as part of a new fellowship program.
Rich get richer under new pension law
6/19/17
An act passed by Congress in 2012 isn’t stimulating the investment and job creation promised by its proponents.
UB joins SHA for pharmacy contest
6/20/17
Pharmacy students will partner with those from the Catholic girls school to create real-world solutions to issues facing the field of pharmacy.
Vanouse wins award at cyberarts festival
6/19/17
The UB bio-artist's winning work uses DNA from the saliva of hundreds of people to create iconic images such as crowns and fighter jets.
Internet mentoring leads to fellowship
6/19/17
A relationship nurtured online brings Tokyo PhD Marie Saitou to UB as a postdoctoral researcher in biologist Omer Gokcumen's lab.
Schmid recognized for scholarship
6/21/17
The UB English prof has received the Dove Award for outstanding contributions to the serious study of mystery, detective and crime fiction.
Raising awareness with the billboard
6/21/17
UB architecture students took part in a billboard design competition to represent design as a social act accessible to all populations.
UB names 25 WNY Prosperity Fellows
6/20/17
The fellowship recipients are preparing for careers that further economic development and growth in the region.
Zapping ground to create soil maps.
6/22/17
A UB geology professor’s system using electricity for rapid soil mapping can lead to more sustainable farming.
Driverless car demo a highlight of conference
6/20/17
The event this week showcases the leadership role that UB and NYS are playing in next-generation traffic systems.
UB receives $4.5 million from SUNY
6/22/17
The funding from the Empire Innovation Program will support faculty hiring in robotics, AI, pharmacology and X-ray laser science.
First phase of dental renovation complete
6/23/17
The update to the pre-clinical simulation center is the school's first major renovation in more than 30 years.
Trademark decision ‘reprieve’ for teams
6/21/17
UB sports law expert Helen Drew says the success — or failure — of offensive marks like Redskins and Indians remains in the hands of consumers.
Trademark decision could spark ‘unintended’ results
6/21/17
The Supreme Court ruling also could prevent brands from suing to stop others from using their marks in ways that may be offensive, a UB expert says.
For Helen Domske, the hunt goes on
6/23/17
The Great Lakes Program associate director and avid diver continues her pursuit of the elusive whale shark.
Supporting LGBTQ faculty and staff
6/26/17
The LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association promotes a welcoming and inclusive UB community for LGBTQ employees.
Near instantaneous evolution in bacteria
6/26/17
The surprising discovery by UB biochemist Mark O'Brian has led to a $1.28M NIH grant to investigate the mechanisms involved.
Improve access to soap, study urges
6/27/17
Researchers find that while handwashing with soap and water prevents childhood disease, access to soap at home varies around the world.
Reimagining the nature of music
6/30/17
The UB-affiliated group Null Point is producing cutting-edge sound works at Silo City and Artpark.
Helping advanced Alzheimer's patients
6/28/17
New UB research is studying genetic and epigenetic factors in the disease with the goal of restoring cognitive function.
A ‘flight simulator’ for aspiring teachers
6/28/17
UB researchers have created a virtual reality-based environment to help prospective teachers learn how to handle disruptive student behavior.
Eating to win
6/29/17
UB Sports Nutrition teaches student-athletes what food can do for their form.
Bird feeders
6/30/17
UB archaeologist Caroline Funk talks about a recent study that gives new meaning to the term “social science.”
Mathletes crush competition
6/27/17
The UB team won its heat in its debut on the NBC hit series “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge.”
Medical school welcomes physicians
6/29/17
Some 190 new MDs marked a critical milestone in their professional lives when they became medical residents of the UB medical school.
Committee named for VP search
6/29/17
A. Scott Weber, vice president for student life, will lead the search for the next vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement.
Program boosts girls’ math skills
6/30/17
UB's free Summer Math Program helps girls at a time in their lives when they begin to turn away from math.