Research News

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  • Genetic variant may be key to some kids' heart failure
    12/12/25

    The findings of a study strongly suggest that genetic testing should be done on all children with heart failure and myocarditis.

  • Leading HIV/AIDS quality assurance
    7/2/15

    The National Institutes of Health has awarded $12 million to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to conduct a comprehensive quality assurance program in NIH-funded labs conducting HIV/AIDS and related clinical research programs worldwide.

  • Studying dangers of diver dehydration
    7/2/15

    UB researchers have begun a study of the dangers that dehydration presents for U.S. Navy divers, examining diver physiology both during and after underwater activities.

  • New battle on horizon
    7/2/15

    While the main battle over same-sex couples’ right to marry is over, UB Law professor Michael Boucai says to expect a clash between same-sex marriage and the right to religious freedom.

  • Prison life could become harder
    7/2/15

    UB Law Professor Teresa Miller says prison officials should not let the recent escape by inmates from an upstate New York prison influence decision-making when it comes to inmate privileges.

  • Philosophical debate
    6/29/15

    The nation’s two most prominent philosophers of medicine will present their divergent views of health, disease and grieving at the third annual PANTC conference at UB.

  • Digging into the Sandbox
    6/25/15

    The innovative Buffalo Student Sandbox provides funding to eight student-led technology startups.

  • Shine the light
    6/25/15

    When you’re having trouble sleeping, light is the last thing you assume you need. But UB researchers say it may be the answer for lung cancer patients with insomnia.

  • Confederate flag debate
    6/25/15

    The emblem is a divisive symbol that should not be flown from public buildings, says UB Civil War historian Carole Emberton.

  • Benefits for front-runner
    6/22/15

    UB political scientist James Campbell says that having close to 20 Republican candidates in the presidential primary race actually could help the front-runner.

  • Sudit to lead sponsored programs
    6/22/15

    Moises Sudit, an entrepreneur, research professor and center director, has been appointed as UB’s associate vice president for sponsored programs.