Research News

Catherine Cook-Cottone holds a copy of The Worry Monster kids book.
  • ‘The Worry Monster’ aims to help kids handle anxiety
    11/22/24

    The new book by UB faculty member Catherine Cook-Cottone offers a way for kids to practice mindfulness strategies.

  • Moving the needle on motor control after spinal cord injury
    12/14/23

    Researchers at UB's Motor Control and Rehabilitation Laboratory study techniques that could lead to more effective therapies for regaining that control. 

  • UB receives $2.5 million Mellon grant
    12/13/23

    The funding will support a new interdisciplinary research project to better understand and address issues faced by caregivers and those with disabilities.

  • Tumbas receives prestigous awards
    12/13/23

    The UB scholar is the recipient of the Barbara Jelavich Book Prize and an Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant for two book projects.

  • Stem cell study examines rare disease — and how to cure it
    12/12/23

    The research demonstrates how the genetic defect causing infantile cystinosis could be repaired through CRISPR.

  • UB CAT funds 10 faculty-industry projects
    12/12/23

    The R&D projects pairing a UB researcher with a NYS business will support the growth of new life and health sciences technologies.

  • How ChatGPT could help first responders during disasters
    12/11/23

    UB researchers train AI to accurately recognize addresses and other location descriptions from Hurricane Harvey social media posts.

  • Identifying key piece for affordable fuel cell catalysts
    12/8/23

    Scientists add hydrogen to iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts, which could greatly reduce the costs of climate-friendly fuel cells.

  • Caregiving associated with 9% lower risk of death
    12/7/23

    The findings of the UB-led study are significant given the burden of caregiving — and its impact on health — will be substantial in the years to come. 

  • UB social work researcher to co-lead Grand Challenge to Prevent Gun Violence
    12/7/23

    Firearms were the No. 1 killer of children and teens in the U.S. last year, says Patricia Logan-Greene.

  • Faculty have key role at APEC conference
    12/5/23

    Jessie Poon and Meredith Kolsky Lewis organized the meeting that was held concurrently with the Economic Leaders' Week attended by the U.S. and Chinese presidents.