Health and Medicine

News about UB’s health sciences programs and related community outreach. (see all topics)

UB senior receives Gates Cambridge Scholarship
3/13/24
A native of Johnstown, New York, Sydney Swedick will receive a full scholarship to attend the University of Cambridge.
More than 400 engage at the Jacobs School to discuss ‘How We Change the Black East Side’
3/7/24
Several hundred people from Buffalo and UB filled the M&T Auditorium in the Jacobs School to capacity to launch a grassroots movement creating a bold, new vision for the Black East Side.
NFL Physicians Society selects Leslie Bisson, UB professor and Bills head team physician, for top research award
3/6/24
After providing on-field care for Damar Hamlin when he suffered cardiac arrest, Leslie J. Bisson, MD, is leading an effort to do CPR training in underserved communities
Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs
2/28/24
The findings suggest drug makers should focus more on where molecule fragments are linked together.
Study: ‘Hexaplex’ vaccine aims to boost flu protection
2/23/24
Tests show the recombinant vaccine outperforming existing vaccines in some areas.
New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure
2/21/24
Study published today in JAMA Cardiology reports that, on average, 3,600 steps per day at a normal pace was associated with a 26% lower risk of developing heart failure.
Confronting gun violence: At MSU-UB Conference, students, faculty gathered with peers to reflect and advocate
2/20/24
A year after a mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, its College of Human Medicine hosted the inaugural MSU-University at Buffalo Remembrance Conference.
Media Advisory: Jacobs School to hold ribbon-cutting on Feb. 22 for ‘Celebration of Diversity’ mural
2/20/24
On Feb. 22, the atrium of the Jacobs School will be the site of a ribbon-cutting for the “Celebration of Diversity."
UB dental school receives prestigious diversity award from National Institutes of Health
2/16/24
Inaugural $100,000 prize only awarded to 10 universities throughout country.
UB’s medical and pharmacy schools to co-host Rare Disease Day event Feb. 29
2/15/24
Half-day symposium focuses on groundbreaking research, diagnosis and clinical care.

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