• woman at table with drug paraphernalia.
    How drug abstinence makes relapse more likely
    10/11/19

    UB researchers have discovered a genetic mechanism responsible for cocaine craving during abstinence.

  • A worker opening a drawer of specimens in the biorepository.
    UB Biorepository advances power of precision medicine
    10/11/19

    The facility will enhance targeted research on diseases common to the region, such as MS and stroke.

  • Children playing on a magenta-colored play structure.
    Uniting people through play
    10/10/19

    “Aldo,” a structure designed by UB architects that is currently on display at the Seoul Biennale, makes a statement about unity and community.

     

  • The main gallery of the MuseumLab in the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh features generously spaced corridors and doorways, as well as sound absorption panels.
    Making universal design the standard
    10/9/19

    Early adopters of the socially responsible design program developed by UB's IDEA Center include Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and local government.

  • Mental health concept.
    CTSI hosts workshop on mental health
    10/8/19

    The workshop is part of a series that brings together community and university partners to discuss research collaborations addressing health disparities.

  • Close up of female hands holding a cigarette and a glass of beer.
    Understanding substance use among women
    10/7/19

    Lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to smoke cigarettes when drinking alcohol than heterosexual women, according to new UB research.

  • HEAL logo with the words Helping to End Addiction long term.
    UB researchers receive HEAL awards
    10/4/19

    The highly competitive awards from the NIH will support development of non-addictive painkillers.

  • Exterior of the Pharmacy Building.
    Center awards $1 million for drug research
    10/4/19

    The projects funded by the Center for Protein Therapeutics aim to advance drugs that treat cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, among others.

  • Opioids, with pills, powder and a syringe.
    Role of psychology in responding to opioid addiction
    10/3/19

    A special journal issue co-edited by UB psychologist Jennifer Read focuses on how clinical psychologists can contribute their expertise to the crisis.

  • Group of e-cigarettes and vape pens.
    Family attitudes key influencer on teen vaping
    10/3/19

    Flavors, popularity and the perception of safety are among other influences for teens, of whom one-quarter now vape.

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