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News about UB’s Downtown Campus and neighboring communities. (see all topics)

Study: RIA scientist shares breakthrough discovery in neurotransmission
3/14/18
A senior research scientist at UB's Research Institute on Addictions has discovered how certain neurotransmitters are transported and reach their targets in the brain, which could lead to new drug therapies to help anxiety and other negative brain functions.
Students will learn the “magic” behind genomics at annual event
3/6/18
UB to host Genome Day at the new Jacobs School building downtown, with a keynote on “Wizard Genetics of Harry Potter” by Duke University’s Eric Spana.
The rise of Athenex: From sharing a UB lab to going public as a global corporation
2/21/18
How an entrepreneurial faculty member partnered with UB to grow one of Buffalo’s most prominent biotech firms.
RIA Spring Seminar Series focuses on substance use issues in women
2/8/18
The Spring Seminar Series at the UB Research Institute on Addictions will explore the topics of nicotine, drug and alcohol use by women, including sex differences in smoking, preventing substance use in pregnancy, and drinking issues among lesbian and bisexual women.
Three UB spinoffs receive federal funding to advance technologies in health care, water purification
2/4/18
Ferric Contrast, Neurovascular Diagnostics and Sunny Clean Water have each won awards of about $225,000.
Media Advisory: Lead architect for Jacobs School building at UB to discuss new facility’s design
1/30/18
HOK's Drucker will address how context-sensitive design led to a building that pays homage to Buffalo’s architectural legacy while making a bold design statement for the city’s future.
New books from UB Research Institute on Addictions will assist alcohol treatment providers
1/24/18
Two new books from UB's Research Institute on Addictions will provide treatment providers with resources to help people with an alcohol use disorder manage their negative emotions and cravings for alcohol.
Media Advisory: Buffalo, Southern Tier to serve as learning lab for UB students committed to staying in the region
1/22/18
Weeklong seminar includes tours and meetings with entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders and other change-makers in WNY.
UB addiction specialist Clara Bradizza appointed to NIH study section
1/12/18
Clara Bradizza, RIA senior research scientist, has been selected to serve as a member of the Interventions to Prevent and Treat Addictions Study Section of the NIH’s Center for Scientific Review.
UB team wins national real estate case study competition
12/19/17
UB duo’s case study of new Delaware North headquarters captured this year’s Colvin Challenge at the University of Maryland.

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