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.

  • Rare disease research to be showcased at event
    2/17/23

    The event will recognize the patients, their clinicians and the scientists working to discover the causes of these conditions and, ultimately, the cures. 

  • Secret to maintaining heart health simpler than you think
    2/14/23

    Epidemiologist Michael LaMonte offers tips on how to maintain a healthy heart, including how everyday activities count toward hitting health goals.

  • Bae receives $2.9 million NHLBI grant
    2/14/23

    The funding from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute will fund the UB researcher's continuing work on the effects of arterial stiffness on cardiovascular disease.

  • Care for miscarriage may be impaired in states that restrict abortion
    2/13/23

    The UB study was conducted before the overturning of Roe v. Wade; researchers say the disparity has likely grown since then.

  • Building collapses not unexpected in Turkey-Syria quake
    2/10/23

    UB engineers Andrew Whittaker and Michael Constantinou studied Turkish infrastructure after the 1999 quakes in İzmit and Düzce.

  • Toxic metals in baby food
    2/7/23

    Finding “concerning” gaps in U.S. regulations, UB researchers aim to provide guidance for parents and health care professionals.

  • Preventing toxic side effects of leukemia treatment
    2/6/23

    A UB project aims to develop drugs that target cancer cells, as well as drugs that may help prevent anti-cancer molecules from harming healthy cells.

  • UB receives grant to improve vital pulp therapy
    2/2/23

    The alternative to root canal treatment aims to preserve and maintain the healthy pulp tissue in damaged teeth.

  • Two named AAAS fellows
    2/2/23

    UB faculty members Stelios T. Andreadis and M. Laura Feltri have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

  • Obstructive sleep apnea tied to weaker bones, teeth in adults
    1/31/23

    In addition to increasing the risk of fractures, low bone-mineral density impacts oral health, causing teeth to become loose and dental implants to fail.