News Releases

All of the latest news about our university. (by topic)

Media advisory: Judging for national crystal-growing competition returns to UB
1/14/25
Scientists to examine over 170 crystals of all shapes and sizes grown by students and teachers across the country.
UB pharmacy professor discusses pros and cons of popular weight-loss drugs
1/13/25
Nicole Albanese, PharmD, discusses the science behind weight-loss drugs, their potential to treat other addictions as well as possible dangers.
Krabbe disease: Rosenau Family Research Foundation funds UB research focused on new therapeutic target
1/7/25
A UB researcher working on Krabbe disease has been awarded a grant from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation to investigate how an enzyme deficiency in the brain causes this disease, which is usually fatal by age 2.
HWI officially joins University at Buffalo
1/7/25
The move strengthens the two organizations’ mission to advance medical science research and education in WNY and beyond.
These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
1/6/25
New study uncovers molecular clues about the neurotoxic effects of PFAS.
How medical marijuana is reducing opioid prescriptions
1/6/25
Study shows payments from opioid manufacturers to physicians decrease where medical marijuana is legal.
2024: The year of AI at UB
12/19/24
From Empire AI to the 'DeepFake-o-Meter,' artificial intelligence played a central role in many of UB's most memorable moments in 2024.
Taking a cue from lightning, eco-friendly reactor converts air and water into ammonia
12/19/24
Producing enough ammonia to feed the world comes with a large carbon footprint. A process described in new UB-led study could help fix that.
Study: New method of privacy enhancement for AI-powered medical data
12/19/24
University at Buffalo-led experiments show the technique safeguards personal health info, and is more than 99% effective detecting sleep apnea.
UB biologist returns ‘Young Lady in Cave’ remains to Alaskan tribe
12/18/24
Once thought to be from a bear, 3,000-year-old bone fragment shares genetic connection with modern Alaskan Natives.