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WNY native returns to help launch UB master's program in genetic counseling
11/8/23
Lindsey Alico, a Western New York native who, until recently, was co-director of the genetic counseling program at Sarah Lawrence College, has been hired to implement and direct the genetic counseling program at UB.
Prospects continue to improve for people with MS but disease management in older adults presents challenges, reports Lancet Seminar
11/8/23
The past five years have seen significant advancements in diagnosing and treating multiple sclerosis, but challenges remain — especially among patients who are living longer — according to a new paper in Lancet by University at Buffalo researchers.
Director of UB’s Microbiome Center named Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair in Dental School
11/1/23
Patricia Diaz plans to continue in footsteps of acclaimed researcher.
UB team performs rare, lifesaving surgery on 18-year-old Israeli
10/31/23
The Oct. 7 attack on Israel dramatically changed everything in that country. But for the Haroush family, living in central Israel, life had begun to change prior to that date but for very different reasons.
Media Advisory: At Delavan-Grider event, people will get to know their genomes — and paint them
10/31/23
UB's Learning About Your Genome series informs community members about how genomics can benefit their health and that of their families.
UB study: Special mouth rinse and brushes can help treat gum disease among diabetes patients
10/27/23
The study is believed to be the first to examine at-home, antiplaque treatment’s effect on diabetes patients.
School of Dental Medicine receives award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
10/25/23
This marks the second HEED award this year for the dental school.
To tackle chronic asthma and health disparities in kids, UB researchers focus on school-based health centers
10/24/23
UB researchers have been awarded a $3.2 million grant to study the delivery of comprehensive asthma care to Buffalo Public Schools children with frequent asthma attacks.
Jacobs School names Fred Archer associate dean for admissions
10/18/23
Fred D. Archer, III, MD, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics has been named associate dean for admissions in the Office of Medical Education in the Jacobs School.
New report unveils groundbreaking opportunities for U.S. health care transformation
10/17/23
“The Future of Health” — a forward-looking report jointly released today by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and the Jacobs Institute — heralds massive potential for improving health care in the United States.