The CLIMB ProgramTM was created and founded by Dr. Margarita Dubocovich at Northwestern University in 2007, and successfully instituted and expanded at UB in 2009 to include four divisions. Dr. Dubocovich served as the CLIMB ProgramTM Director at NU (2007-2008) and at UB (2009 to 2022). She is now the Immediate Past CLIMB ProgramTM Director (2023-present) and serves as the CLIMB ProgramTM advisor.
The tower represents the upward journey of professional development. Young scientists must successfully navigate each level to attain greatness.
The many paths leading to the tower represent the fact that The CLIMB Program accepts students from all disciplines. We believe that greater intellectual diversity among our students will lead to dramatic advances in biomedical science research.
Niagara Falls represent the power of learning and the magnificence of what can be achieved.
The background which shows the sun rising above the Buffalo skyline, represents the "dawn" of new opportunites for young scientists.