2013

January

Buffalo News reports on UB-IMMCO partnership to improve diagnosis of Sjogren's Sydrome
1/2/13
The Buffalo News reports that UB medical researchers are partnering with local company IMMCO Diagnostics to improve diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome, a disease that causes severe dry mouth and eyes.
Huffington Post cites UB's Clinical and Translational Research Center as an example of innovation in science
1/6/13
An article on Huffington Post about trends for design-led science in 2013 cites UB’s Clinical and Translational Research Center as an example of how academic science is changing its emphasis to performance-based strategies.
Science News reports on UB polar bear study
1/6/13
Science News includes polar bear research by Charlotte Lindqvist, assistant professor of biological sciences, in a list of the top 25 science stories of 2012.
KABC-TV in Los Angeles reports on the Lung Flute, a medical device tested by a UB researcher
1/7/13
KABC-TV in Los Angeles interviews Sanjay Sethi, associate professor of medicine, about the Lung Flute, a device used to ease the symptoms of respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphsyema.
The Chronicle of Higher Education features Liesl Folks
1/9/13
The Chronicle of Higher Education featured the dean of the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Buffalo News front-page story features UB study on use of stem cells in MS
1/15/13
A front-page story in the Buffalo News reports on a new study soon to be underway at UB and two other upstate medical centers to test a procedure that infuses stem cells into the brains of patients with multiple sclerosis to repair damage to their central nervous systems. The article quotes Bianca Guttman-Weinstock, co-principal investigator on the study. “Expectations have to be kept under control,” she said. “You’re not going to implant stem cells in people and suddenly see them running around.”
NPR interviews UB professor on Pres. Obama’s plan to reduce gun violence
1/17/13
Steven Dubovsky, chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, was interviewed live on NPR’s “Here & Now,” which airs on 170 NPR affiliates nationwide, about President Barack Obama’s $500 million plan to reduce gun violence.
USA Today interviews UB accounting professor on Eastman Kodak's bankruptcy filing
1/17/13
An article in USA Today on Eastman Kodak’s bankruptcy filing, which has caused huge cuts to pay, benefits and insurance coverage for retirees and employees, quotes Martha Salzman, assistant professor of accounting and law in the UB School of Management.
Work of architect Dennis Maher featured in New York Times
1/24/13
A major feature article in The New York Times reports on the work of Dennis Maher, UB clinical assistant professor of architecture, who has been making sculptures out of pieces of demolished houses.
Buffalo News reports on Teresa Miller's documentary about Attica
1/22/13
A major feature story on the front of the Spotlight section in Sunday’s Buffalo News interviews UB Law Professor Teresa Miller about her documentary film, “Attica, The Bars that Bind Us,” which looks at the human toll exacted upon those who live and work in America’s maximum security prisons.
Buffalo News story features gift to UB of Robert Frost memorabilia
1/18/13
A major feature story on the front page of the Buffalo News reports on a gift from Jonathan R. Reichert, professor emeritus of physics, to UB of a collection of letters, inscribed books, voice recordings, photographs and other materials that were exchanged between his father, Victor E. Reichert, and the poet Robert Frost over the course of about 20 years.
Infectious disease specialist discusses this year's Norovirus with Associated Press
1/25/13
An Associated Press article about a virulent new stomach virus that is affecting people around the world quotes John Crane, associate professor of medicine and an infectious disease specialist who had to deal with a norovirus outbreak in a hospital a couple of years ago.
Buffalo News features UB materials science research on front page
1/29/13
A major feature story on the front page of the Buffalo News explores the materials-science research being conducted at UB and the opportunity it presents to boost private industry and economic development in the Buffalo Niagara region.
NPR's Morning Edition reports on rare Robert Frost collection at UB
1/29/13
Jonathan Reichert, UB professor emeritus of physics, who has donated to UB a rare collection of materials from poet Robert Frost, was interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition on the 50th anniversary of the poet’s death.
The Associated Press interviews UB bullying expert on school shooting drills
1/31/13
How realistic does a school shooting drill have to be to make an impact? UB expert weighs in.
PBS's NOVA turns to UB for answers in Lindbergh baby kidnapping
2/1/13
Needing to find clues in the ransom notes of the Lindbergh baby kidnappers brought NOVA investigators to UB's expert on handwriting.
Materials-science research at UB presents boost to Buffalo region
1/29/13
The Buffalo News explores the materials-science research being conducted at UB and the opportunity it presents to boost private industry and economic development in the Buffalo region and quotes Satish Tripathi.