Expert Tip Sheets

Commentary from University at Buffalo faculty experts on breaking news and other events.

Election looks ‘bleak’ for Trump, GOP, UB political scientist says
10/9/20
Absent a major reversal of fortune or post-election shenanigans, Antoine Yoshinaka expects a massive victory for Democrats.
Expert: How geotagged content is used in research
10/7/20
Researcher Yingjie Hu explains how geotagged social media posts can aid studies, and discusses issues surrounding the use of such data.
Leading hepatitis C researcher at UB was mentored by Nobel Prize winner
10/5/20
Andrew Talal, professor in the Department of Medicine, notes similarities between HCV and COVID-19.
Have a happy (safe) Halloween
9/25/20
Celebrating Halloween during the pandemic will definitely be different but it’s still possible to have fun while staying safe, say UB pediatric infectious disease specialists.
‘Toxic masculinity,’ ‘culture of racism’ killed Daniel Prude, Buffalo law professor says
9/8/20
Civil rights law expert Athena Mutua says its time invest in healthy, sustainable and resilient communities.
With COVID-19, sexual and gender minority groups face increased health risks, UB expert says
9/2/20
SGM populations report riskier drinking patterns, higher rates of some cancers, more mental health symptoms and greater health problems among older SGMs.
Invasive ‘jumping’ earthworms are thriving, with destructive potential, expert says
8/19/20
UB earthworm expert Nick Henshue discusses what the potential spread of Amynthas could mean for Western New York.
The 19th Amendment turns 100: UB expert on the fight for women’s suffrage
8/12/20
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920 and adopted on Aug. 26, 1920 after a long struggle that still holds relevance today.
For country music, pride and tradition giving way to progressive causes, UB music scholar says
7/30/20
With its growth in popularity, the diversity of country music and its fans is becoming much more apparent, according to Stephanie Vander Wel.
‘Pigheadedness’ explains Trump’s attacks on scientists and public health professionals, UB health care policy expert says
7/28/20
UB’s Nancy Nielsen, former AMA president, says the president’s behavior is “bizarre.”

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