• Allison Brashear.
    Study aims to better understand ATP1A3 mutation disorders
    2/28/23

    Jacobs School Dean Allison Brashear, the international expert on rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism and related disorders, is leading the NIH-funded study.

  • Elizabeth Bowen.
    Bowen recognized as a SSWR fellow
    2/27/23

    The UB School of Social Work researcher has been honored for her accomplishments and leadership on issues of social work practice and policy.

  • ASPIRE grand prize winners from left, Mangione, Overhoff, Li, Falls, Thanos, Samudrala.
    Jacobs School researchers capture ASPIRE challenge
    2/24/23

    The winning research project in the prestigious competition focuses on helping to solve the opioid crisis in the U.S.

  • Natalie Simpson, PhD, left, who guided the development of the Vaccine Hound website with her UB School of Management colleague Dominic Sellitto (right).
    WNY Vaccine Hound shutting down
    2/24/23

    The UB-developed website helped tens of thousands of people get COVID-19 vaccinations, especially early on when demand was high and the vaccine was relatively scarce.

  • Concept of MS research featuring neurons and the profile of a human head being drawn.
    Lesions not major driver of disability progression in MS
    2/24/23

    The keys to severe disability are cortical, deep gray matter and spinal cord damage, rather than lesions, a UB study shows.

  • Homo neanderthalensis adult male. Reconstruction based on Shanidar 1 by John Gurche for the Human Origins Program, NMNH. Date: 225,000 to 28,000 years.
    ‘Balancing selection’ in evolution
    2/23/23

    A UB-led study has found that gene variations for immune and metabolic conditions have persisted in humans for more than 700,000 years.

  • 3D rendering of a virus on a medical background consisting of a heartbeat rhythm and DNA sequencing.
    UB’s CIGBS joins Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition
    2/23/23

    The partnership will help scientists better identify and monitor new pathogens, as well as analyze how known viruses are changing.

  • Slides showing stem cell activity.
    Reversing aging in stem cells
    2/22/23

    Two new UB studies build knowledge upon how the embroyonic gene NANOG “rewires” metabolic networks.

  • Allison Brashear holding a Show your stripes sign promoting rare disease day.
    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. 

  • Concept of heart health featuring a large illustrated heart, a stethoscope and a small doctor figure using a magnifying glass.
    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.

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